The National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (Formerly Tuberculosis Research Centre (TRC)), a permanent institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is an internationally recognized institution for Tuberculosis (TB) research. It is a Supranational Reference Laboratory and a WHO Collaborating Centre for TB Research and Training. Recently, an International Centre for Excellence in Research (ICER) in collaboration with NIH was established at the Centre.
Applications are invited for a post of a full time Junior Research Fellow leading to Ph.D. from University of Madras, under the guidance of Dr. K.R. Uma Devi at the Department of Bacteriology, NIRT Chennai. The candidate will be expected to work on genotypic and phenotypic characterization of clinical and laboratory strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a biosafety level 3 facility for CDC funded project. Besides the candidates will have opportunity to work with recombinant bacterial genomics and other cutting edge technologies like next generation sequencing.
Candidates with eligible degrees and relevant experiences in molecular biology, immunology, Bioinformatics and Microbiology preferably laboratory research experiences are encouraged to send an email with covering letter along with a brief curriculum vitae to umad...@nirt.res.in.
- Qualification and experience:
1. Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (in a 10-point scale) in the Master’s or equivalent degree in appropriate discipline with consistently good academic record. Provisional certificate is acceptable.
2. Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (in a 10-point scale) is required in all other examinations.
3. The candidate must have secured a CSIR/UGC -JR/ ICMR-JRF or DBT/ DSTINSPIRE fellowship.
4. Previous experience in handling infectious organisms, working in a biosafety facility is an added advantage.
5. Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills in English. Maximum Age Limit : 26 years Application procedure: Applicants are requested to send a cover letter outlining previous research experiences and reasons for joining this position along with their complete bio-data as PDF attachment by email to Dr. K.R. Uma Devi, (umad...@nirt.res.in)
- Selection procedure: The candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications followed by a face to face interview, and the selected candidate will be notified by email. The selected candidate will be eligible to pursue their PhD degree from the University of Madras.
- Last date for application: 30/11/2015
Principal Investigator: Dr. K.R. Uma Devi, PhD, Scientist-D and Head Department of Bacteriology, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR) Chetpet, Chennai-31.
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