Leukemia Research Role at Tata Medical Center Kolkata – Apply by 17 May 2025!
Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre (TTCRC) at Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, is inviting applications for Project Associate-II positions in the PReDiCT research group. This prestigious DBT-funded project, HemaTrack-ALL, focuses on minimal residual disease (MRD) tracking in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) using advanced genomics. Candidates with a Master’s in Biological Sciences and hands-on experience in molecular biology, qPCR, or NGS are encouraged to apply before the deadline on 17th May 2025.
About Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre:
Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre (TTCRC) is the research arm of the Tata Medical Center (TMC) in Kolkata, dedicated to advancing cancer research through collaboration between clinicians, scientists, academics, and industry professionals. TTCRC focuses on developing innovative strategies in cancer research, with a special emphasis on personalized medicine and translational research.
Position Details
Position: Project Associate-II
No. of Positions: 2
Appointing Organization: Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
Application Closing Date: 17th May 2025
Project Description
The Project Associate-II position is within the Personalised Residual Disease Tracking in Cancer (PReDiCT) group, focusing on tracking minimal residual disease (MRD) in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) patients. The project aims
to develop a robust assay for the detection and quantification of MRD in ALL patients to aid in clinical decision-making.Roles and Responsibilities
- Identifying patients for the HemaTrack-ALL project
- DNA extraction of patient samples and quality control for MRD workflows
- Tracking MRD for ALL patients
- Reporting MRD results in a timely manner
- Participating in quality assessments and data presentations
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Master’s degree in Biological Sciences with expertise in Molecular Biology and Genomics
- Hands-on experience in laboratory protocols, DNA extraction, qPCR, sequencing, and data analysis
- Proficiency in MS Office, data management, and statistical analysis software
Additional Experience: Exposure in handling patients’ samples and Illumina platform library preparation preferred
Necessary Qualities
- Integrity, motivation, commitment, and responsibility
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Appointment and Benefits
The position is for two years with a monthly salary of INR 35,000 plus 24% HRA (with CSIR-UGC NET/GATE qualification) or INR 28,000 plus 24% HRA (without NET/GATE qualification). The position is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
Application Process
Submit your application with the subject “Application for Project Associate-II” to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Attach the following:
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Cover letter detailing research interest
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Academic CV with experience, references
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Filled application form and educational certificates
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Keywords: Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre, Project Associate-II, Cancer Research, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Clinical Decision-Making, Leukemia Research Role.
