THSTI Openings for Scientists/PhD Openings and Innovation Awards 2011

Translational Health Science and Technology InstituteVACCINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER
TRANSLATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
(An Autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India)
496, Udyog Vihar Phase III, Gurgaon -122016, (Haryana)

RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF SCIENTIFIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
S. No. 1

Research Scientist ‘C’ - 4 posts (Project)

Consolidated emolument Rs. 50,000/- p.m.

Essentials Applicant should possess a PhD / MD / MTech in any branch of Medicine / Science (life / chemical / physical / engg.) with an experience of 1 year / 2 years / 2 years. Applicants should have a proven / outstanding track record as evident from research publications and recognitions.

Desirables

Research experience in any of the following areas:

Recombinant DNA technology, protein expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, protein purification, protein engineering, antibody engineering, product validation, biobanking
Experience in development of serological immunoassays in in vitro diagnostics for the detection of different infections using novel reporter assay concepts will be beneficial Some experience in technology transfer activities will be preferred.
The candidates will work in the area of advanced diagnostics research and applications. Infectious, pediatric and cardiovascular diseases will be priority areas. The other areas will include bio-banking, novel reporter assay systems, automation, miniaturization, point-of-care tests and instrument design.

No. of posts and age limit : 4 nos.,40 years


S. No. 2

Fellowships (JRF/SRF) for PhD programme positions- 5 Posts
(emoluments as per extant orders followed by THSTI)

Essentials Candidates who have completed their masters in various fields of biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemical sciences are eligible to apply. Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or MBBS are also eligible to apply.

Applicants should submit a project proposal of about 1000 words in the field of advanced diagnostics research and application.

Desirables Applicants should be highly motivated competent, wish to take advance diagnostics research and application as their PhD project and pursue their future scientific research in this area. Exposure to translational research with evidence of publication will be an advantage.

The candidates will carry out research primarily in India at CBDD/THSTI or its associated institutions (RCB, ICGEB, AIIMS, IIT, Delhi). Selected students will be required to go through a 3-6 months course work to be conducted jointly by CBDD and the partnering institutes. Opportunities for overseas training may be possible.

No. of posts and age limit : 5 nos., 35 years

S. No. 4

Innovation awards - 5 Posts


Award Amount @ Rs. 40,000 per month

Qualification and experience : Essentials : Applicant should possess a PhD / MD / M.Tech in any branch of Medicine / Science

Work in the area of innovative approaches to diagnostics and applications. Biomarker discovery.

No. of posts and age limit : 5 nos., 40 years (life / chemical / physical / engg.).

Essentials : Applicants, who are in their final year of PhD and expect to submit their thesis in next 5-6 months, are also eligible to apply. Applicants should have a proven/ outstanding track record as evident from research publications and recognitions.

Nomination/recommendation from the guide/supervisor/employer/HOD/Director of Institute is essential. The nomination letter should indicate the candidate’s competence for the award and should be sent directly in confidence to Administrative Officer (Please see the address given in clause 6 of general terms & conditions).

Applicants should submit an innovation project proposal of about 1000 words in the field of advanced diagnostics research and application.

Desirables

Applicants should have research experience in recombinant DNA technology, protein expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, protein purification, protein engineering, antibody engineering, microbiology, immunology and virology.

First class grades in examinations of all academic courses for award of a degree from the graduate level onwards.

Cumulative publication impact factor of 10

Cumulative publication impact factor of 5 with two published Indian Patents or one International patent.

Application complete in all respects including enclosures may be sent to the Administrative Officer, Translational Health Administrative Officer, Science and Technology Institute, 496 , Udyog Vihar Phase -III, Gurgaon III, Gurgaon -122016, (Haryana) on or before 23rd April 2011.

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