NIAB Project Research Job – Life Sciences Apply Online
National Institute of Animal Biotechnology
Address: Survey No. 37, Opp. Journalist colony, Extended Q City Road, Near Gowlidoddi, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500 032
Tel: +91 40 2312 0103; Fax: 040 2312 0130; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.niab.res.in
Job Posting: Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical)
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position of Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical) at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad. This position is available under an Extramural Research Grant from the Indian Council of Medical Research.
Post Code: Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical); (1 Position)
Project Title: Animal milk derived engineered exosomes as nanocarriers for oral delivery of recombinat human factor VII with extended bioavailability for cost-effective treatment of Hemophilia A
Principal Investigator: Dr. Nirmalya Ganguli
Tenable upto: October 2024 (likely to be extended based on performance)
Eligibility Criteria:
- First class Post Graduate/Masters Degree in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.) including the Integrated PG degree from a recognized university; or
- Second class Post Graduate/Masters Degree in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.) including the Integrated PG degree from a recognized university with a Ph.D. degree (Ph.D. must be awarded)
Candidates with experience in any of the following will be preferred:
- Isolation and culture of mice/goat oocyte. In-vitro fertilisation of mice/goat oocyte.
- Retrieval of mice embryo followed by microinjection of embryo. Embryo transfer in pseudo pregnant female mice.
- Handling and experimentation on rodent and goat model.
- Generation of expression vector for genome editing (knock-out and knock-in) using CRISP – Cas9 tools.
- Regulation of gene expression by shRNA mediated knock down.
- Cell sorting by FACS/MACS, single cell sorting and generation of cell lines.
- Isolation and culture of Stem cells, transfection and maintenance of stem cells, generation of iPSC, isolation and culture of cells from different tissue sources.
- Various molecular biology techniques, like RT-PCR, QRT-PCR, Immuno histochemistry, Immune cytochemistry, Droplet Digital PCR, protein purification, and western blot analysis.
- Generation of expression vector by molecular cloning and its invivo characterization, culture and maintenance of cell lines.
Fellowship: The selected candidate will receive a fellowship amount of Rs. 56,000/- per month along with HRA as per the ICMR guidelines dated 1-08-2023.
Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions).
Application Process:
Interested candidates are required to fill the application form online at www.niab.res.in. The online application link will be available from 31-10-2023, and the last date for submission is 20-11-2023. Candidates are advised to fill the online application form well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Hard copy submission is not required. Interim enquiries will not be entertained. Suitable candidates will be screened, intimated through email, and interviewed by a duly constituted selection committee through an online meeting. Original documents in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, and experience certificates must be submitted at the time of joining.
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