JRF, SRF and PDF at JNU

School of Biotechnology
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
NEW DELHI

Jawaharlal Nehru University has been granted funds by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India to initiate an Inter-School programme in JNU to strengthen training and research called "DBT-Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advanced Research and education" with the broad project area entitled "From Molecules to Systems: Exploring biological space using chemical and synthetic biology" cutting across Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences.

Applications are invited for the following purely temporary posts at various levels in the various Group projects for Research and Technical positions. The project is upto March 2017, but the appointments shall be initially for a period of one year, renewable every year depending on the performance of project staff:

Project Sub-Title: Synthetic Genomics: Making sense out of 'junk' DNA

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)- 01 Post

Qualifications: M.Sc in Human Genetics, with hands-on experience in microRNA sub-culturing in mammalian cell system and expertise in handling Real-Time PCR.

Investigator: Prof. Pawan Kumar Dhar

Fellowship: Rs. 12000+30% HRA p.m.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - 01 Post

Qualifications: M.Sc in Bioinformatics, with minimum 2 year research experience, specialization in microRNA, molecular modelling, systems and/or Synthetic biology with publication in the relevant area would be desirable.

Investigator: Prof. Pawan Kumar Dhar

Fellowship: Rs. 14000+30% HRA p.m.

Project Sub-Title: "Structure, function, and dynamics of biomolecules and Molecular engineering"

Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) - 01 Post

Essential Qualifications: PhD in Science(Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, & Statistics), specialized in the area of Computational Biology/Structural Bioinformatics/ Quantum Chemistry/Molecular Dynamics & Simulation /Systems Biology , reflected by thesis topics and or publication of papers during PhD and/or Post doctoral experience.

Desirable Qualifications: Computational methods and designing experience in the field of Structure based or ligand based drug design, Chemoinformatics, Programming capabilities as required for developing tools in the computational & systems Biology.

Investigator: Prof. Indira Ghosh, SCIS

Salary: Rs. 22, 000 + 30% HRA

(Note: Revised emoluments shall be payable if Educational Qualifications or Eligibility Criteria as per DST OM No. A.20020/11/97-IFD dated 31-03-2010 are met by the research personnel)

Post 1: Technical Assistant (1)

Qualifications: M.Sc./B.Tech in any of the Science/Technology subjects with an experience to handle modern equipments used in Bioscience/Biotechnology research.

In addition, the candidate should be capable of record keeping, scientific report preparation, taking care of office work and working in team with Biologists and Physical Scientists. Experience in the field will be preferred.

Salary: Rs. 18000/- pm consolidated

Post 2: Technical Assistant (1)

Qualifications: MCA/B.Tech in Information Technology/Computer Science subjects with an experience to handle modern equipments used in Bio-science research. Knowledge and experience in maintenance and handling of computers, knowledge in Linux OS and the use of various software will be mandatory criteria for the post. Installation and maintenance of High power/cluster servers would be desirable.

In addition, the candidate should be capable of record keeping, scientific report preparation, taking care of office work and working in team with Biologists and Computer scientists. Experience in the field will be preferred.

Salary: Rs. 18000/- pm consolidated

For the Technical Assistant positions, the job requirement shall be to assist various faculty and students and other project staff in the use of modern equipments used in Biotechnology/Physical Sciences, Computational research. In case qualified candidates are not available for Post 2, the committee reserves the right to appoint applicant with qualifications for post 1.

The applications on plain paper indicating name, date of birth/age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications, experience, research work, should reach the Programme Coordinator on or before 27th August 2015 at the following address:

The Envelop should be marked for the Post applied for. Any clarifications regarding projects may be sought from the respective project investigators as mentioned.

Address for correspondence:
Programme Coordinator
DBT-JNU BUILDER programme
School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067