IISER Pune Life sciences / Biotechnology MSc, MTech Research Fellow Job

IISER Pune Life sciences / Biotechnology MSc, MTech Research Fellow Job

IISER Pune Life sciences / Biotechnology MSc, MTech Research Fellow Job. Junior Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow Vacancy for M.Sc. /M.S. /M. Tech. in Life sciences / Biotechnology candidates. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below

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ADVERTISEMENT NO.: 14/2023

Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following post purely on
temporary and contractual basis:

Name of the Post – Junior Research Fellow/ Senior Research fellow

No. of Posts – 01 (One)

Name of the Project – “Transcription-translation uncoupling in bacteria: Dissecting the fundamental principles of a phenomenon unknown in bacteria”

Funding Agency – Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)

Project Code – 30121543

Tenure of the appointment – Initially for a period of six months extendable for a further period subject to the satisfactory performance of the incumbent and
continuation of the project.

Upper age limit as of the last date of application –

• Junior Research Fellow – Not more than 28 years.
• Senior Research Fellow – Not more than 32 years.

Minimum Educational Qualification –

• M.Sc. /M.S. /M. Tech. in Life sciences / Biotechnology with minimum 70% marks / equivalent grade.
• If needed, an additional percentage cut-off will be applied during the screening process.

Preference – Candidates having the following will be preferred –

1. Research experience in Molecular Microbiology with basic skills in bacterial genetics and molecular biology, protein purification and quantification skills.
2. A strong interest in bacterial cell biology and genetics.

Consolidated emoluments –

• Rs. 31,000/- + 24% House Rent Allowance. Based on valid CSIR-NET GATE / DBT – JRF/ any other National Level Test conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies OR equivalent scorecard.
• Rs. 35,000/- + 24% (House Rent Allowance). Based on minimum 2 years of research experience as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or equivalent.

How to Apply –

• Interested candidates should send the application by email in the prescribed format available below advertisement by email (convert into PDF Format) addressed to [email protected] on or before April 15, 2023. Please mention “Name of the Post and Advt. No. 14/2023” in the subject line of the email.
• A list of shortlisted candidates for the selection process with date, time and other details will be put up on the institute website below this advertisement and candidates will be informed by e-mail only.
• The following will be collected and verified at an appropriate stage:
  a) Photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, educational qualifications, experiences etc.
  b) Recent passport-size colour photograph.

General Information/Details about the post –

1. The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on the termination of the project.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in the Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
3. The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project.
4. The prescribed date for determining the upper age limit, educational qualifications or experience shall be the last date for submitting applications.
5. The prescribed educational qualification should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
6. The prescribed educational qualification/s are the bare minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for an interview. Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration minimum educational qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the applicants, to mention all the educational qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
7. The number of posts may vary depending on the requirements during the selection process.
8. Age relaxation commensurate with the educational qualification/s and/or experience/s of the applicant may be considered for candidates having qualifications and experience higher than the advertised with the prior approval of the competent authority.
9. The experience requirement may be relaxed based on the cohort of applications received, with the prior approval of the competent authority.
10. In case, a selected candidate does not join or resigns after joining the post, waitlisted
    candidate/s may be offered the position.
11. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
12. No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
13. Bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

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💡 Here are a few possible interview questions for the above job posting and their answers.

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1. Can you explain your research experience in molecular microbiology and basic skills in bacterial genetics and molecular biology, protein purification, and quantification skills? Answer: I have completed my M.Sc. in Life Sciences and have worked on a project in molecular microbiology during my post-graduation. During that time, I gained hands-on experience in bacterial genetics and molecular biology, protein purification, and quantification skills. I also learned to use different software for data analysis.
2. What inspired you to pursue research in bacterial cell biology and genetics, and what do you think are the key challenges in this field?
   Answer: During my M.Sc. research project, I became fascinated with bacterial cell biology and genetics, and since then, I have been interested in this field. I believe the key challenges in this field are understanding the complex regulatory networks in bacteria and the mechanisms of bacterial adaptation and survival in various environments.
3. What do you think are the fundamental principles of transcription-translation uncoupling in bacteria, and how do you plan to dissect them in this project?
   Answer: Transcription-translation uncoupling is a phenomenon where the transcription and translation processes in bacteria are separated in time and space, leading to the formation of untranslated mRNAs. To dissect the fundamental principles of this phenomenon, I plan to use genetic and molecular biology techniques to manipulate the bacteria and study the effects of these manipulations on transcription and translation.
4. How do you plan to approach the challenges in this project, and what are your strategies for troubleshooting technical difficulties?
   Answer: I plan to approach the challenges in this project by reading the relevant literature, discussing with my colleagues, and consulting with my supervisor. For technical difficulties, I will troubleshoot using standard protocols, and if necessary, seek help from other experts in the field.
5. How do you think your previous research experience and educational qualifications prepare you for this position, and what are your long-term career goals in this field? Answer: My previous research experience and educational qualifications have provided me with a strong foundation in molecular microbiology and basic skills in bacterial genetics and molecular biology, protein purification, and quantification skills. I believe these skills will be useful in this project. My long-term career goal is to become an independent researcher in the field of bacterial cell biology and genetics and contribute to the development of new therapies for bacterial infections.

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