NBRC Neuroimaging/Neurospectroscopy Project Vacancy



Advertisement No. : Acad./14/2017 

NATIONAL BRAIN RESEARCH CENTRE (NBRC), Manesar-122051, Gurgaon, requires Junior R&D Engineer (Project)

Applications are invited for the position of Junior R&D engineer (Project) in the laboratory of Prof. Pravat K. Mandal at National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, India. The scientific interest of the lab is to identify early in vivo biomarkers for neurodegenerative disorders, new/novel signal processing toolbox (Kalpana), Indian Brain Template and new toolbox (Boldsync for fMRI study). The lab uses multi-modal neuroimaging techniques, i.e. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional MRI (fMRI), and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and MEG data to investigate the associated structural, functional, and neurochemical brain alterations, respectively. Interested candidates fulfilling the following requirement can submit duly filled-in application as per attached format & bio-data alongwith self-attested copies of certificates in support of their qualifications and experience by speed-post addressed to the Registrar, National Brain Research Centre, Nainwal Mode, Manesar - 122 051, Distt- Gurgaon (Haryana). 

Last date of receipt of application will be by 5.30 P.M. on 21st August, 2017. 

Name of the Post Junior Research & Development Engineer (Project) 

Number of Vacancy One Fellowship ` 20,000/- per month (consolidated) (No other allowances are applicable) 

Minimum Qualifications B. Tech. / B.E. (Electrical / Electronic) or Master in Neuroscience Minimum 60% from matriculation onwards. 

Desirable Qualification/Experience 

 Research experience in the area of toolbox design/improvement (Boldsync) and image processing.  Experience with data analysis tools viz., MATLAB, IDL, and R software. 
 Ability to multitask, effective project leadership and management. 
 Excellent scientific communication and writing skills. Experience with writing scientific manuscripts is essential.
 Design cognitive task for fmri experiment. Mandatory Requirement 
 Statement of purpose (SOP) (minimum 500 words) indicating your research interests/expertise in cognitive neuroscience. 

Candidate should indicate how his/her experience/expertise will help ongoing research activities related to toolbox design for fmri study of the Neuroimaging and Neurospectroscopy laboratory. Application without SOP will not be shortlisted. 

Screening process 

 Short-listing of the candidates will be done based on their: 
 Statement of Purpose (should indicate how his/her experience/expertise will help ongoing fmri related research activities) 
 Academics credentials. Project Investigator: Prof. Pravat K. Mandal For enquiries related to the project, send email to: pravat.nbrc@gmail.com. 

Tenure: The tenure will be for a period of one year initially, extendable on performance review. The post is co-terminus with the project. Selected candidates should abide by the rules and regulations of NBRC 

Accommodation: Accommodation may be provided as per rules of NBRC, subject to availability. Note: No TA / DA will be provided for the interview. Only candidates who are shortlisted by the screening committee will be informed and invited for interview at NBRC. 

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