Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology's (RGCB) Disease Biology Research does innovative research in cellular and molecular mechanisms of human, animal and plant diseases. The program is designed to make the institute a world-class research establishment in molecular and medical aspects of human, animal and plant disease biology integrating theory, modeling, simulation and experiential science encompassing disciplines such as biology, genetics, chemical biology, immunology and many other disciplines.
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) invites applications for the following four Faculty Scientist positions, one Technical Officer position and two Laboratory Technician positions:
- Position : Scientist G in Disease Biology
- Scale of Pay : PB-4 37400-67000 Grade Pay Rs.10000/-
- Number of positions : 1(unreserved)
- Age limit : 50 years as on 31.08.2014
- Description : RGCB has a robust research program in basic and translational disease biology research. We seek an outstanding basic, population, or clinician scientist to work in an energetic and collegial group of scientists with a diverse array of research interests including signal transduction, biomarkers, novel therapeutic targets, bioactive drug candidates, angiogenesis, stem cells, immune response and molecular biology related to disease pathogenesis, etiology, and treatment response. The applicant should hold an MD or PhD or equivalent degree and must have a demonstrated track record of excellent research productivity as evident from substantial high quality peer-reviewed publications,
the ability to perform cutting edge research and history of successful extramural funding and academic service. Significant institutional support including start-up funds, and modern laboratory space and facilities will be provided. The successful candidate will also have ample opportunities to apply for additional support funds from a number of funding mechanisms administered by various Government of India and international agencies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated in a team environment are essential. The position will require roughly 70% of time in leading laboratory and/or translational research work and 30% management work.
- Position : Scientist EII or F in Bioinformatics& Computational Biology
- Scale of Pay : PB-4 37400-67000 Grade Pay Rs.8700/- for Scientist EII and Rs.8900/- for Scientist F
- Number of positions : 1(unreserved)
- Age limit : 50 years as on 31.08.2014
- Description : Highly motivated and innovative individual who will pursue basic research, solve biological problems with emphasis on computational and quantitative experimental methods and build active bridges to translational research. The scientist will also provide computational biology support to ongoing research programs in disease biology, provide assistance to analyze complex data sets generated by RGCB scientists and collaborators inclusive of including high dimensional “omics” data and next generation sequencing data,
such as whole genome, exome, RNA-seq and ChIP-seq as well as provide leadership for high quality training for junior scientists and regular teaching programs of the institute. Areas of research of interest to RGCB include but are not limited to computational, systems, or quantitative biology with applications to Cell Biology, developmental biology, metabolism, genomics, proteomics, biophysics, biological information systems, network pharmacology, drug design and cancer research. The scientist’s responsibilities include efforts for the integration of DNA variant annotation with statistical genetic analysis methods including linkage, imputation and association methods, adopting novel and innovative methodologies to analyze, integrate and interpret high dimensional data sets, provision of annotation to robust genetics and genomics findings using several data sources and methods, data management of exploratory clinical and R&D studies in partnership with other lines of genetic data generated from internal and external studies, delivery and documentation of genomic information to support genetic studies, ensuring high-quality genetic and genomic data is incorporated into exploratory- clinical research programs, developing tools that make maximum use of multiple data sources to support annotation of DNA variation and contributes to systems biology initiatives within RGCB.
- Position :Scientist E-1 or E-II (Cancer Research)
- Scale of Pay : PB-3 15600-39100 Grade Pay Rs.7600/- for Scientist EI and PB-4 37400-67000 Grade Pay Rs.8700/- for Scientist EII
- Number of positions : 1(unreserved)
- Age limit : 50 years as on 31.08.2014
- Description : RGCB has an excellent HPV research facility funded by the International Agency for Research Against Cancer (IARC) and the European Union to understand the role of the virus in disease pathogenesis and immune response to different doses of approved HPV vaccines. This facility is also a major service provider to international and national clients working on newer HPV vaccines and large molecular epidemiological studies. The facility can also cater for studies on analysis of responses to other vaccines such as those for influenza, measles, hepatitis, etc. The selected candidate will run and manage this facility and exhibit good potential for significantly advancing discoveries on the role of HPV in cancer. ?This position provides an exceptional opportunity to participate in robust, interdisciplinary basic and translational research opportunity in a highly collaborative atmosphere. The appointed faculty will provide leadership for conducting cancer related HPV research including development of newer assays for serology & genotying of the virus, development of point of care devices, high quality molecular epidemiology studies and other genomic and proteomic based studies on the virus related tumorigenesis. The successful candidate will be a recognized investigator, established in his/her field, with a PhD or MD degree and a track record of independent research, demonstrated by high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals and extramural funding commensurate with years of experience. Dedicated laboratory space and start up operating funds will be made available.
Applications with resume/curriculum vitae and attested copies of all necessary certificates, experience certificates and other supporting documents may be submitted to the DIRECTOR, RAJIV GANDHI CENTRE FOR Biotechnology, POOJAPPURA, THYCAUD P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695014 or through email to rgcbjobs@gmail.com on or before September 25, 2014. Applications sent by post must have on the envelope, the name of the position applied for.
Deadline : 25.09.14
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