National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad
(Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India) Palaj,Opposite Air Force Station, Gandhinagar-382355,Gujarat
Advt. No: NIPER-A/03/05/2017 Date: 01-06-2017
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for temporary Junior Research Fellow
(JRF) position in the three different projects funded by Department of Science and Technology
(DST) –Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). The position is temporary and the
offer will be initially for a period of ONE Year that can be extended further based on the
performance and will be co terminus with the project. If the candidate also fulfils the
institute criteria, admission in Ph.D through NIPER entrance may be considered. The requisite
qualification & experience etc. for each projectaregiven below.
Position 1 JRF (one post only)
Project Title Bio-engineered three-dimensional stem cell niche for
intervertebral disc repair and regeneration
Principle investigator (PI) Dr. Akshay Srivastava
Assistant Professor (Medical Devices)
Email: akshay.srivastava@niperahm.ac.in
axay80@gmail.com
Qualification and
Experience required
M.Sc./M.S/M.Tech in Bioengineering/ Biotechnology / Biomedical
Engineering/Biochemistry/Pharmacy/chemistry
Work experience in polymer fabrication, polymer-protein or polymercarbohydrate bioconjugation,
cell culture techniques,
immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, molecular biology and in
vivo rat-tail model is preferred.
NET/GATE/GPAT qualified candidates will be given preference.
Job Profile In this project, primary focus is to
a) Fabricatebiofunctional hydrogel
b) Isolate specific annulus fibrosusstem cells
c) Developing in vitro hydrogel niche for annulus fibrosusstem cell
growth and function
Fellowship
Rs.25,000+20% HRA per month
Position 2 JRF (one post only)
Project Title Dissecting Brain Reward Circuitry and CNS Comorbidities in
Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Principle Investigator (PI) Dr. Vinod Tiwari
Assistant Professor (Pharmacology & Toxicology)
Email: vinodtiwari1980@gmail.com
tiwari.vinod@niperahm.ac.in
Qualification M.S Pharm/M.Pharm/M.Sc. in Pharmacology& Toxicology or
Biotechnology
Work experience in in-vivo model of pain and neuroscience along
with molecular biology techniques is desirable.
NET/GATE/GPAT qualified candidates will be given preference.
Highly motivated candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Profile In this project, selected candidate will be working on:
1) In-vitro and in-vivo models of pain and neuroscience in
rodents.
2) Small animal surgeries (nerve injury and brain cannulation)
3) Molecular biology techniques including western blotting,
immunohistiochemistry, RTPCR, cell culture etc.
4) Data entry and analysis using appropriate softwares such as
excel, sigma stat etc
5) Writing manuscripts and presenting data in conferences
Fellowship Rs.25,000+20% HRA per month
Position 3 JRF (one post only)
ProjectTitle Aptamer targeted dendronized polymeric nanoparticles to deliver
Anti-miRNA for treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Principle Investigator (PI) Dr Rakesh K. Tekade
Email: rakeshtekade@gmail.com
rakeshtekade@niperahm,.ac.in
Qualification M.Pharm/M.S/M.Tech in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical
Technology.
Work experience in novel drug delivery systems, polymer fabrication,
polymer-bioconjugation, cell culture techniques, molecular biology
techniques is desirable
NET/GATE/GPAT qualified candidates will be given preference.
Job Profile The selected candidate will be working on project objectives not limited
to:
1. Formulation development and characterization of
DNA/microRNA/oligonucleotide loaded polymeric nanoparticles
2. Polymer bioconjugation
3. Evaluation of cellular binding, endosomal escape tendency
4. Stability, Cytotoxicity assay and transfection studies
5. Establishment of xenograft tumor mouse model
6. Evaluation of gene silencing and anticancer activity
7. Evaluation of organ toxicity
Fellowship Rs.25,000+20% HRA per month
Interested candidates should apply online on or before 15thJune, 2017.The shortlisted
candidates will be intimated by email.
Tentative date of interview: 27thJune 2017.
Application Instructions:
Original certificates and self-attested copies of all certificates need to be presented before the
interview for verification.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of candidature.
Application should be strictly according to the attached format.
Last date for receiving of application is 15th June,2017.
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