JRF at NII

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY (NII)

(an autonomous research institute)

ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG

NEW DELHI –110067

Project Associate/Senior Research Fellow /Junior Research Fellow

Name of the project : Glycobiology Oriented Nanotools: Mechanism ba 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

Project Associate - One post (Research Associate OR Senior Research Fellow OR Junior Research Fellow

Job description: Candidate should have a strong foundation in fundamentals of biochemistry, molecular/cell biology principles and techniques with hands-on experience in techniques such as RT-PCR, quantitative real-time PCR, western blotting, and microscopy. Candidate should be able to isolate and purity proteins/enzymes from mammalian cell culture, perform enzymatic assays in vitro using various spectroscopic (fluorescence, absorbance, luminescence) techniques. Experience in nanoparticles and magnetic separation techniques are desirable

Project Investigator/ email id: Dr.S-Gopalan Sampathkumar gopalan@nii.ac.in

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Project Associate : Ph. D., in Biochemistry/Molecular biology / cell biology

2. S.R.F (Project) :M.Sc with at least three years of research experience

3.J.R.F.(Project) : M Sc. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology (Please note that the candidates who have appeared for Final year M Sc and are awaiting their results are not eligible. Only those candidates whose results have been declared at the time of submission of application may apply).

EMOLUMENTS

The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules. The three different slabs for Project Associates are mentioned below :

Project Associate : Rs. 16000 consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA.

S.R.F (Project): Rs 14000 consolidated p.m plus 30% HRA

J.R.F. (PROJECT): Rs 12000 consolidated p.m. plus 30% HRA

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The posts exist in sponsored projects and are purely temporary. There shall be no claim for regularization against any core posts of the Institute.

2. For Project Associate, Ph.D and who have qualified National qualifying examination NET/GATE/CSIR/ICMR will be given preference.

3. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time. The contract wherever applicable can be renewed on year to year basis within the project duration, subject to a maximum period of 7 years accumulation in one/several project.

4. The Project Associate will be paid consolidated emoluments in any of the three slabs indicated above depending on the qualifications, experience, and suitability subject to the recommendations of the Selection Committee. Project Assistant will be paid emoluments indicated above. No allowances, perks are payable over and above the consolidated emoluments. Rules and regulations governing the terms of appointment will be as applicable to the project staff.

5. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided. However allotment of shared dormitory accommodation can be considered depending on availability. No HRA will be payable if such accommodation is availed of.

6. Number of posts may vary and shall be need based. Advertisement is no commitment.

7. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

8. The Institute reserves the right to alter the designation of the posts any time at its discretion. These posts can also be filled in a lower grade at the discretion of the Institute, in case suitable candidates with requisite qualification and experience are not forthcoming.

9. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e SC/ST/OBC /PH and attach documentary proof of the same.

10. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview if called for.

11. Name of three references.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply directly,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

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