Advt. No. 18/Project/2020/HR
Interview for Project Scientist II, Project Associate II &
Animal / Laboratory Attendant Positions
Title of Project: “Development of small molecule antivirals against Chikungunya
and Japanese Encephalitis Viruses”.
Duration: Initially for 12 months and may be extended after review.
1. Project Scientist II
Age Limit: 40 Years
Essential Qualifications:
(i) Doctoral Degree in Life Science/Biotechnology; and
(ii)
Three years experience in Research and Development in Academic Institutions with
peer-reviewed publications in international journals. Research experience in cell,
molecular biology and virology with practical knowledge of high throughput screening
in cultured cells (2 positions) OR
Research experience and practical knowledge of
protein production, purification, biochemical assays and protein crystallography (1
position) OR
Research experience and practical knowledge of computational drug
discovery and biochemical assays (1 position).
Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge and Research Experience in virology and
experience in screening for antiviral compounds (2 positions) OR
Knowledge and
Research Experience in the area of viral proteins plus experience in structural
biology of protein-inhibitor complexes (2 positions).
Principal Investigator: Dr. Deepak T. Nair, Professor.
No. of Positions: Four
Emoluments: Rs. 83,080/- (consolidated).
2. Project Associate II
Age Limit: 35 Years
Essential Qualifications:
(i) Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Chemistry/
Biotechnology/Veterinary sciences with minimum 60 % and
(ii) two years research
experience in Research and Development in Academic Institutions. Research
experience in virology and drug discovery (2 positions) OR
protein chemistry, protein
production and crystallization (1 position) OR
protein chemistry and biochemical
assays (1 position) is essential.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Deepak T. Nair, Professor.
No. of Positions: Four
Emoluments: As per DST guidelines issued vide OM No. SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated
10.07.2020.
3. Animal / Laboratory Attendant
Age Limit: 30 Years
Essential Qualifications: Graduate in Science, minimum 60 % marks in B. Sc or
equivalent degree. Knowledge and experience of handling animals for scientific
research (2 positions) OR
handling supporting activities in a research laboratory
(1 position) is essential.
Desirable Qualifications: Research experience in handling of mice and guinea pigs
for virology projects is desirable.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Deepak T. Nair, Professor.
No. of Positions: Three
Emoluments: Rs. 22,320/- (consolidated).
Interested candidates should apply online by 27th August, 2020, 5:00 PM.
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