Jamia Millia Islamia Bioinformatics, Comp Bio Project Job Opening – Applications Invited

Jamia Millia Islamia Bioinformatics, Comp Bio Project Job Opening – Applications Invited

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Project Associate-I (PA-I) in the DBT Funded Research Project

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the position of Project Associate-I (PA-I) in DBT funded multi-institutional research project for a temporary period, purely on contractual basis as per the following details.

Positions: Project Associate-I (PA-I)

Number of Vacancies: 01

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (Sanction No. BT/PR40231/BITS/137/63/2023)

Project Title: National Network Project of ACTREC-TMC, Navi Mumbai.

Principal Investigator: Prof. Nasimul Hoda

Department and Institution: Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025, India.

Project Tenure: Initially for a period of one year with the provision of further continuation (till duration of the project) subject to the satisfactory performance. (Project Duration: 05 Years)

Project Description: Project work involves computer aided modelling of previously unmodelled proteins, prediction of impact of mutations on protein conformation, flexibility and stability using accelerated molecular dynamic simulations, Time-lagged independent component analysis, and in-silico docking. It also aimed to the development of potential small molecule data base for comprehensive drug discovery.

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Bioinformatics /Biophysics/ Computational Biology/Chemistry/ Biochemistry/M.Pharm. or allied

field with at least 55% marks.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience in protein modelling, computer aided drug design, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, good training in the field of in-silico genomic analysis, and good command in oral and written communication skills in English will be given preference.

Age Limit: According to DST guidelines (OM SR/S9/Z-05/2019 Dt.10/7/2020) Upper age limit 35 years. Cut-off-date for age limit be as on last date of submission of application.

Fellowship: Monthly stipend as per DST guidelines (OM SR/S9/Z-05/2019 Dt. 10/7/2020) @ Rs. 25,000 + 24% HRA

How to apply: Please submit a Cover Letter, Attached Application Form, CV, Supporting Documents, and Research Publications (if any) combined into a single PDF file must be send to the PI by an e-mail to [email protected] on or before March 15, 2024.

Mode of Interview: Offline (Preferable)/Online (in special circumstances based on request)

Note: Selection committee reserves all right to fix suitable criteria for hiring eligible candidates. Posts of Project Associate are purely temporary and co-terminus with completion of project. Eligible candidates will be called for interview. The candidates with satisfactory performance and valid NET/GATE may apply for Ph.D. program as per JMI norms.

General Instructions:

1. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
2. Guidelines of funding agency to recruit manpower will be applicable.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear for the interview.
4. Original certificates need to be presented before the interview for verification.
5. No TA/Da will be paid for attending the interview.

Download the application format here

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