The Institute of Life Sciences was conceived in the context of globalization, to foster research competence in India and to bridge the divide between academic research and the pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industries. The institute was incorporated as a non-profit entity under Section 25 of the Indian companies act, facilitating operational autonomy. Construction of the ILS building comprising 44 labs and an administrative block and spanning ~130,000 sq.ft. in area, began in 2004 and was completed in January 2007.
Applications are invited for the following post of Junior Research Fellow (temporary position coterminous with the project) under DBT funded research project on ““Understanding the functions of a1ß1?1/a2ß1?1 selective AMPK Modulators in dissecting the pharmacological role of these isozymes in metabolic diseases”
- Position : Junior Research Fellowship (Molecular Modeling/Biology) for two years and Senior Research fellowship for one year
Stipend :
- Junior Research Fellowship: Rs. 15,600/- (consolidated) per month for first two years.
- Senior Research Fellowship: Rs. 18,200/-(consolidated) per month for the 3rd year.
Duration : The duration of the fellowship is for three years. However, the performance of the candidate will be reviewed after the completion of every year and the fellowship will be renewed only upon satisfactory performance.
Responsibilities:
- Literature search.
- Design, plan and execute experiments under the supervision of the scientist.
- Provide scientific support to the scientist in his/her research activities.
- Book keeping and maintenance of stocks and consumables.
Desired Profile : M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics or any other related branch of basic Sciences from a recognized university/institute with a consistent academic record of minimum 60% aggregate in all qualifying examinations. The candidate should be NET qualified for lectureship. The candidate should be motivated to work with dedication.
Preferred : Expertise/experience in both Molecular Modeling and molecular biology.
Experience : 0-2 years in the areas of Molecular Modeling and/or molecular biology and Cell Biology and Biochemistry.
Qualified and interested candidates can send their curriculum vitae by e-mail to hr@drils.org on or before 27th October 2014 mention in the subject line of the mail the following code: AMPK-Biology. Selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The selected candidate is expected to report within two weeks from the date of selection to start work on the project.
Deadline : 27.10.14
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