Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Poojappura, Thycaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695 014, Kerala
Temporary Position
Adv. # 15/2013
Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Venous Diseases
Applications are invited from those interested in advanced scientific research on Venous Diseases, for postdoctoral position in the Cardiovascular Disease Biology Division, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram. This fellowship is supported by the Dr N. Radhakrishnan Foundation for Research on Venous Diseases with a purpose of providing advanced research training in ‘cutting edge’ areas of venous disease research. Research proposals on any of the following
themes would be considered, although any other clinically relevant themes in venous disease would also be considered.
1. Venous system development
2. Developmental anomalies of veins
3. Cellular aspects of vein remodelling in pathological conditions
4. Genetic and epigenetic analysis of venous diseases
5. Developing animal models for venous diseases.
Essential qualifications: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Life Science or M.D. degree in Modern Medicine and a good academic record.
Age: The applicants should preferably be below the age of 35 years (40 years in case of women candidates) as on 15 August 2013.
Details of the Award: This Postdoctoral fellowship is a purely temporary assignment tenable for a period of 3 years. Fellowship will be as per norms prescribed by the Department of Biotechnology.
Continuation of the fellowship during second and third years will subject to evaluation of progress in research.
All other selection procedures will conform to RGCB guidelines for post doctoral research that is available on the institute website. Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for interview.
Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format (www.rgcb.res.in/downloads/advnew.doc) with a photograph, a copy of full resume, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), self attested copies of certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. or M.D.), two letters of academic recommendation (one of which has to be from the Ph.D. degree mentor) and a two page synopsis of proposed research work including objectives and concise methods. A list of facilities or equipments required for the proposed study also need to be enclosed.
Mode of selection: Candidates will be selected based on their curriculum vitae, performance in the selection interview and quality of the research proposal. Interview will be held at RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview. The selected candidate is expected to join Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology within a month after selection.
Applications are to be sent to: The Director, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram 695 014, Kerala. The envelope should be clearly marked as ‘Postdoctoral fellowship for research in venous diseases’ with advertisement number. A pdf file of the application can also be submitted to controller@rgcb.res.in with subject marked as ‘Postdoctoral fellowship for research in venous diseases’. The last date for receiving applications is 15 August 2013.
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