RAMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
BANGALORE 560080
Advt., No. 1 /2019
Applications are invited for up to FOUR posts of RESEARCH ASSITANT (RA) on a temporary basis
for Chromatin Biology Project in the Soft Condensed Matter Group of the Institute. The position
is for 1 year with first 6 months under probation. Position may be extended up to a maximum of 2
years, with regular evaluation. We seek motivated individuals with good academic background with
an aptitude to explore and master the functioning and use of scientific equipment and eagerness to
learn new techniques. The details of the required qualifications and experience are given below:
Job Description: RA will be responsible for setting up invitro experiments on chromatin assembly for
single molecule biophysics experiments in nanoscale devices project in Soft Condensed Matter group
at RRI.
Remuneration: A consolidated remuneration of Rs. 23,500/- with 24% HRA on the consolidated
remuneration per month will be paid to the selected candidates.
Essential Qualification: M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree in any field of Biotechnology/Life
Sciences/Chemical Sciences with at least 1 year of academic research or industrial work experience in
molecular biology and DNA and protein biochemistry.
Desirable: Experimental work experience in a research lab in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell
biology, cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification and microscopy imaging.
Candidates with experience with chromatin assembly, DNA-protein complex assembly, handling RNA
work will be preferred. Hands-on experience with quantitative techniques like UV-vis absorption,
white-light and/or fluorescence microscopy and density gradient fractionation will be preferred. Ability
to work in multidisciplinary lab environment, detail and math oriented, excellent documentation skills
and should have quantitative approach in research. Familiarity with Excel, Onenote as well as any
programming language is desirable.
Upper Age Limit: The upper as limit is 45 years, as on the last date for closing of applications.
The last date for receipt of applications is 8th February 2019.
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