NISER Biology, Biological/Life-Sciences Project Associate Job, Applications Invited
NISER Biology, Biological/Life-Sciences Project Associate Job, Applications Invited National Institute of Science Education and Research Odisha Senior Project Associate Job. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH BHUBANESWAR
(An autonomous research institution under Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India)
Jatni, Khurda, Odisha – 752050
Research & Development Section
Advertisement No.: NISER / R&D-242 / BL2201 / 03 / 2023-24
Applications from Indian nationals are invited for one temporary position of Senior Project Associate under the project entitled “To identify metabolic biomarkers for microbiome for early detection of a) Type-2 Diabetes (T2D), b) Obesity, c) Stress (anxiety & depression, SAD), and d) neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) & Longitudinal Study of Impact of Probiotics” in the School of Biological Sciences, NISER Bhubaneswar funded by Axilor Ventures Private Limited.
Name of the Post – Senior Project Associate
No. of Posts –
; 01Age – 40 years as of May 20, 2023, age relaxation to entitled categories per GOI rules.
Tenure – The above position is purely temporary for six months or completion of the project, whichever is earlier and strictly co-terminus with the project and not leading to any Ph.D. degree in NISER. It would, therefore, not confer any right/ claim, implicit or explicit, for consideration/ absorption against any NISER post.
How to Apply –
Shortlisted candidates will be informed and called for the interview; details of the interview will only be communicated to the eligible short-listed candidates. They need to email their application (enclosed) along with their detailed CV (Biodata), scanned copies of relevant certificates, at least two letters of recommendation stating the skills and expertise of the candidate, and the proforma (given on following pages of this document) to [email protected], by May 20, 2023 as a single document. Please put “Senior Project Associate” in the subject line of the email. For any relevant queries, please contact Prof. Palok Aich by the email above.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate for appearing in the interview or joining the position.
QUALIFICATION –
- Master’s degree in Biology or Biological/Life-Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent;
AND - Minimum Four years of experience in research and development in industrial and/or academic
Institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services.
OR
Doctoral Degree in Biology or Biological/Life-Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent.
Preference will be given to the candidate with
- Interests in applying their knowledge to high-impact industrial research.
- Experience in solving advanced biological problems and gene/metabolite networking and pathway analysis is required.
- Interests and hands-on experience in handling and analyzing (meta)genomics, transcriptomic, metabolomics, meta-metabolomics and applying advanced statistical and multifactorial analyses.
- Hands-on experience on Metabolomics data acquisition using LC-MS/MS and/or NGS systems.
The Aich Lab (https://www.niser.ac.in/users/palokaich) focuses on understanding the role of the intestinal microbiome on the gut-adipocyte-brain axis. For this industry-funded project, we plan to establish host metabolome markers to identify individuals’ metagenome profiles.
The work would also involve the identification of novel probiotics and their prophylactic or therapeutic roles.
Knowledge of essential bioinformatics would be a plus. People with experience and interest in these areas with a strong desire for innovative research are preferred. The job involves but not limited to a) collection of clinical samples under the supervision of Clinical collaborators from AIIMS Bhubaneswar, b) processing of samples for downstream experiments and analysis.
Monthly Emoluments – ₹42,000/- pm plus HRA (as per rules)
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Hey, are you curious to know what sort of possible interview questions can be asked for the role of Senior Project Associate at NISER, then check them and the answers below.
- What experience do you have in gene/metabolite networking and pathway analysis? Answer: I have had experience analyzing metabolic and gene pathways, specifically through the use of software such as MetaCyc and KEGG. In my previous work, I have worked on identifying the significant pathways and networks involved in diseases such as diabetes and obesity, which could be useful in this project.
- Can you explain your experience in handling and analyzing (meta)genomics, transcriptomic, metabolomics, meta-metabolomics? Answer: In my previous research, I have used various techniques for analyzing genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and meta-metabolomics. Specifically, I have hands-on experience in analyzing data using NGS systems, as well as LC-MS/MS for metabolomics data acquisition. I am comfortable with data pre-processing, normalization, and statistical analyses.
- Have you worked on the identification of novel probiotics and their prophylactic or therapeutic roles? Can you provide an example? Answer: Yes, I have worked on identifying novel probiotics and their potential therapeutic roles. In my previous work, I identified a specific strain of probiotic bacteria that was effective in mitigating inflammation in a mouse model of colitis. We conducted in vitro and in vivo experiments to show the mechanism of action and its effects.
- What are some statistical and multifactorial analyses you have used in your previous research, and how were they helpful? Answer: I have used several statistical and multifactorial analyses in my previous research, such as regression analysis, principal component analysis, and correlation analysis. These analyses helped me identify significant biomarkers and pathways involved in diseases such as obesity and diabetes, which could be useful for this project.
- What is your experience in bioinformatics, and how would you apply it to this project? Answer: I have experience in using several bioinformatics tools and software, such as R, Python, and BLAST. I believe that bioinformatics can help us identify significant genes and pathways that are involved in the gut-adipocyte-brain axis and their interactions with the intestinal microbiome. By integrating data from various sources and analyzing them using bioinformatics techniques, we can gain a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms involved.
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