A Junior Research Fellow position is available at the Yenepoya Research Center in the Translational Neuroscience laboratory headed by Dr. Arnab Datta. The Datta lab combines various pre-clinical models and comparable clinical samples to discover potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers for neurological disorders using a systems biological approach. Stroke is the most debilitating among all neurological disorders and the predominant cause of adult morbidity with limited treatment option. 

We seek to understand how perturbations in protein expression and post-translational modifications such as phosphorylationmediate neurovascular dysfunction in brain injury and repair. In the pursuit, we use a combination of biochemical, flow cytometric, proteomics, bioinformatics, and molecular biological tools. It is expected that as a member of this lab, one will have an opportunity to be exposed to all these areas. We value a vibrant and collaborative environment where lab members share ideas, reagents and expertise and desire to work on understanding the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke.

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The position offers a generous salary and benefits package as well as the possibility of further career advancement if performance is excellent.

The successful candidate must have a M.Sc./M.Pharm./M.Tech.in a relevant discipline (biology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, medicine). Candidates who have qualified in the GPAT/CSIR-NET/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/UGC-JRF/GATE will be preferred. Selected candidates are encouraged to enroll themselves for the PhD program of the institute.

Prior hands-on experience with cell culture will be useful. Experience in teaching, pharma or biotech R&D or in research laboratory will be preferred. Having publications in peer-reviewed journals will be an added advantage. Other requirements include ability to work independently following training, strong verbal and written communication skills in English, strong motivation and most importantly a high level of creativity and enthusiasm for science.

Interested applicants should send a CV, names of 2 references, and a brief summary(max. 1 page, font: 11, Arial)of their future career goals toDr. Arnab Datta: arnabdattaju@​gmail.​com. Please write ​“JRF application” in the subject header.

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