Project Associate

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY (NII)
(an autonomous research institute)
ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG NEW DELHI – 110067

Applications are invited for the posts of Project Associate for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:

Project Associate - 1 Post

Project Chemical biology of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and MMP inhibitors (MMPi) -a new paradigm for inhibitor design based on glycopeptidomimetics for anti-cancer drug development.

Job description

PA Candidate should have a strong foundation in fundamentals of biochemistry, molecular / cell biology principles and techniques with hands-on experience in RT-PCR, quantitative real-time PCR, western and northern blotting. Candidate should be able to purify proteins/enzymes, perform assays using various spectroscopic techniques. Experience in assays for cancer metastasis and small animal studies are desirable.

Project Associate - 1 Post

Project Glycobiology Oriented Nanotools: Mechanism based glycosyl epitopes for nanoparticle and quantum dot conjugation: a) detection, separation, and inhibition of enzymes involved in glycosylation; b) early detection of pathogens; and c) imaging of cancer cells.

Job description

PA Candidate should have a strong foundation in fundamentals of biochemistry, molecular / cell biology principles and techniques with hands-on experience in RT-PCR, quantitative real-time PCR, western and northern blotting and microscopy. Candidate should be able to isolate and purify proteins/enzymes, perform enzymatic assays spectroscopic techniques. Experience in nanoparticles and magnetic separation techniques are desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. PROJECT ASSOCIATE- Ph.D in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Cell Biology / Chemistry (Candidates should clearly specify whether thesis for Ph.D Degree has been submitted & viva is awaited or Ph.D Degree has been awarded, along with the date of submission of Thesis or date of award of degree, whichever is applicable.

EMOLUMENTS

The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules.

PROJECT ASSOCIATE - -Rs 16,000 consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply directly, strictly in the prescribed format given below, through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Short listed candidates will be required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of Rs 50/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi / New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC / ST and PH candidates are exempted subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS- 20th December 2009

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