IBAB Hiring: CRISPR, Dengue Virus, and Exciting Research Await For Life Sciences, Apply Now
INSTITUTE OF BIOINFORMATICS AND APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY (IBAB)
BENGALURU
Dated: 16/07/2024
Advertisement No.: IBAB/2024/100
Applications are invited for Project Appointment under the following project. Appointment shall be on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
Title of the Project: Functional genomic analyses of human host factors in DENV infection using CRISPR-based approaches
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST) – SERB
Project Investigator: Prof. Sanjay Ghosh
Duration of the Project: Upto.17.07.2026
Post(s): Junior Research Fellow (01)
Consolidated fellowship / Pay-slab: As per DST norms
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (M.Sc. OR equivalent) in Life Sciences Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Zoology/ Genetics or related subjects with at least 60% of marks or 6.50 CGPA from a recognized university. Candidates must have qualified any national level examination such as CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship, DBT-BET, and GATE.
Desirable:
a) Experience in virus-based assays, basic molecular biology techniques including cloning methods, microscopy, and FACS analyses.
b) Experience of working in a cell culture facility, excellent hands-on skills in culturing and maintenance of cell lines, transfection procedures, and cell-based assays.
c) Ability
to maintain accurate lab records and data analyses, good organizational and prioritization skills, team player, and willingness to learn.
Scope of the Project: The successful candidate will work on CRISPR-based identification and functional analyses of dengue virus host factors in human cells. Suitable candidates will be encouraged to apply for the PhD program. The selected candidate will be provided accommodation in the IBAB hostel.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter outlining their motivation, a CV, and other complete information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division, details of work experience, etc., which clearly demonstrates the relevant practical expertise and skills as a single pdf file to [email protected]
IBAB reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates from those satisfying advertised qualifications and requirements of the project post, and their names will be displayed on the Institute website (https://www.ibab.ac.in) along with the online interview details. Only short-listed Candidates will be informed for the interview. In case any clarification is required, the candidates may contact Prof. Sanjay Ghosh at email id: [email protected].
The last date for submitting the completed applications by e-mail is July 31, 2024, by 5.00 p.m.