JRF at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

 

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