Multiple JRF Positions Vacant for Life Science Candidates in Stem Cell Project @ NCCS, Pune

The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous institution of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, for a mandate of basic research, teaching & training, and as a national repository for cell lines/hybridomas etc.

Position I

Job Title – Junior Research Fellow

No.of.Posts – 1

Project Title – “Generation of transgene free human induced pluripotent stem cells using non-genetic approaches for cell therapeutic applications ”

Principal Investigator – Dr. Nibedita Lenka, Scientist F

Tenure – Three Years.

Age – 28 years.

Fellowship – Rs. 25,000+ 30% HRA for 1st and 2nd  year and Rs. 28,000/- + 30% HRA for 3rd year.

Qualifications –

Essential – M.Sc./M.Tech or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of Life Science and having qualified NET/GATE/LS/BET

Desirable – Experience in cell and tissue culture, preferable mammalian cell and well versed with various molecular biology tools and techniques. Good written and oral communication skills. Candidates with prior experience with working on mammalian stem cells and animal handling wil be preferred.

Position II

Job Title – Junior Research Fellow

No.of.Posts – 1

Project Title – “Role of Nup 358 in the regulation of cytoplasmic mRNP granules”

Principal Investigator – Dr. Jomon Joseph, Scientist E

Tenure – Two Years.

Age – 28 years.

Fellowship – Rs. 25,000+ 30% HRA for 1st and 2nd  year.

Qualifications –

Essential – M.Sc./M.Tech or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of Life Science and having qualified NET/GATE/LS/BET

Desirable – Preference will be given to applicants with experience in mammalian cell culture/ molecular biology and/or cell biology techniques.

Position III

Job Title – Junior Research Fellow

No.of.Posts – 1

Project Title – “Role of gamma delta T cells in the generation and maintenance of transplantation tolerance”

Principal Investigator – Dr. Giridhari Lal, Scientist E

Tenure – Two Years.

Age – 28 years.

Fellowship – Rs. 25,000+ 30% HRA for 1st and 2nd  year and Rs. 28,000/- + 30% HRA for 3rd year

Qualifications –

Essential – M.Sc./M.Tech or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of Life Science and having qualified NET/GATE/LS/BET

Desirable – Experience in immunological assays, flow cytometry, handling rodents, cell culture techniques and knowledge of scientific image analysis software.

Position IV

Job Title – Junior Research Fellow

No.of.Posts – 1

Project Title – “Cis-acting pair of novel non-coding RNAs-Ginir and Giniras in Cell growth and regulation and transformation of human and mouse cells ”

Principal Investigator – Dr. Anjali Shiras, Scientist F

Tenure – One year and six months

Age – 28 years.

Fellowship – Rs. 25,000+ 20% HRA for 1st and 2nd year.

Qualifications –

Essential – M.Sc./M.Tech or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of Life Science and having qualified NET/GATE/LS/BET

Desirable – Experience in cell and molecular biology and in the area of RNA biology will be preferred.

Position V

Job Title – Project Assistant

No.of.Posts – 1

Project Title – “Small non-coding RNA mediated defence and counter defence in the antiviral immune system of silkworm”

Principal Investigator – Dr. Jyoti Singh,

Tenure – Ten months

Age – 28 years.

Fellowship – Rs. 18,200/-

Qualifications –

Essential – M.Sc./M.Tech or equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks in any branch of Life Science and having qualified NET/GATE/LS/BET

Desirable – Minimum 6 months experience in molecular biology techniques.

How to Apply:

Applications in the prescribed format duly filled in along with attested copies of all relevant certificates showing date of birth, experience, details of the exam passed (SSC onwards), caste status and other necessary documents should reach to to The Director, National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), S.P.Pune University Campus, Post: Ganeshkhind, Pune – 411 007, Maharashtra, India on or before 23.01.2017. The application must be superscribed in bold letters on top as under: ” APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____________ ON EXTRAMURAL PROJECT.”

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline – 23rd January 2017
• List of Short-Listed Candidates – 03rd February 2017
• Date of Interview – 21st February 2017

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