Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Pilani Campus Grants
CALL FOR RESEARCH STAFF (JRF) POSITION Date: 06.11.2024
About: Applications
are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time bound research project sponsored
by the CSIR (37WS(0108)/2023-24/EMR-II/ASPIRE) for a temporary period
purely on contractual basis as per the following details:
Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to be converted to a PhD position
Number of Vacancy: 01
Project Title: "Understanding
the therapeutic potential of modulating endoplasmic reticulum ER stress
and autophagy in human brain cancer cells undergoing epithelial to
mesenchymal transition EMT
Funding Agency: CSIR-ASPIRE
Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Sudeshna Mukherjee, Department of Biological Sciences, Cancer Biology Lab
Project Tenure: 3 Years
Job Description: The candidate
will study the effect of small molecule inhibitors on modulating
autophagy and ER stress on cancer cell metastasis. He/she will also
write research papers in indexed journals, conferences, and patents.
Qualification:
First class in Master's Degree with specialization in Biotech/Cancer
Biology/Epigenetics/Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/ Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology from a recognized University with good knowledge of
molecular biology + GATE/NET qualified ONLY MUST HAVE: GATE/NET
Desirable: Research experience in handling cell culture and associated molecular biology assay
Upper Age Limit: Age not exceeding 35 years as of the date of the interview.
Fellowship: 37,000/- (initially first two years) per month for GATE/NET-qualified candidates.
Registration for PhD.: Selected
candidates may be permitted to register for the PhD program of BITS
Pilani subject to fulfilling the requirements of the PhD qualification
process as per the institute norms. How to Apply: Applications along
with updated CV should be sent through mail to
sudeshna@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in with subject line as – ‘Application
for JRF- CSIR Project Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the
interview which will be conducted through online mode. Mere possession
of minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the
interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and as
per the requirements of the project.
Please note that only qualified and suitable candidates will be called for an interview.
Application Deadline: 14th November, 2024
Contact Email: sudeshna@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
