Narayana Nethralaya Research Specialist/Fellow Openings {5 Posts}


Requirement for Research Fellow – Ocular Immunology (IM1)

Applications are invited from interested candidates for immediate requirement to work as a Research Fellow (RF) in field of “Ocular Immunology”. The position is purely on a temporary basis with the possibility for further extension

Name of the post: Research Fellow

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 2 years (Provision of extension is available based on performance. Possibility of registering for PhD is available).

Qualifications: M.Sc. in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Bio medical Science with 2 years of prior research laboratory experience.

Experience: Candidates with strong interest and basic knowledge in immunology is preferred. Prior laboratory experience in handling clinical samples, following aseptic procedures, flow cytometry analysis, ELISA and microscopy are MANDATORY. Previous experience with biomarker discovery, statistical data analysis (SPSS or MedCalc) with organizational skills is preferable.

The role: The post holder will be primarily responsible to perform immunological assays including multiplexed biomarker analysis, functional assays, clinical sample processing and their bio-banking, Flow Cytometry, custom ELISA, cell culture, molecular signaling experiments, data analysis including statistics and participate in all the laboratory activities.

Candidate will need to undertake common laboratory duties as responsibilities of this post. 

Other selection criteria:

 A team player with excellent communication skills, including the ability to write scientific text and present data
 Experience of working in a research team and contributing ideas for new research projects.
Salary: Salary will be INR 35000 consolidated per month for first 6 months. Upon confirmation based on satisfactory performance, further increments will be offered and projects decided for pursuing PhD thesis research.
Interested and eligible candidates may apply with their bio-data including names of two referees willing to independently provide reference letters if selected to the following address by e-mail on or before September 15 th , 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be informed by e-mail for interview. 

Interviews and written tests will be conducted online. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview. 

For applying to this position and project related enquires please contact: 

Dr Swaminathan Sethu
GROW Research Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, 
Narayana Nethralaya, Narayana Health City, 
258/A Bommasandra, Hosur Road, 
Bangalore-560099, Karnataka 
Email: growlabjobs@narayananethralaya.com

Requirement for Research Fellow – Molecular Signalling (MS1)

Applications are invited from interested candidates to work as research fellow (2 Positions)  under projects investigating the molecular signalling pathways in human diseases. The position is for a period of 2 years initially with the possibility for further extension and to register for PhD upon fulfilling the necessary requirements.

Name of the post: Research Fellow 

Duration: Initially for 2 years and can be extended. A minimum commitment of 2 years is necessary for these positions.

Qualifications: M.Sc./M.Tech in Biological Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Bio-medical Science/ Biotechnology.

Experience required: Candidates with minimum two years of prior laboratory experience in cell biology, biochemistry or molecular biology techniques is mandatory. Previous experience with cell culture work, managing own research and administrative activities is a plus.

The role: The post holder will be primarily responsible to perform mammalian cell culture, qPCR, Molecular cloning, Western blots, Immunofluorescence techniques. In addition to that clinical sample processing and their bio-banking and participate in all the laboratory activities. Undertake other laboratory duties as responsibilities of this post. 

Other selection criteria:

 A team player with excellent communication skills, including the ability to write scientific text and present data
 Experience of working in a research team and contributing ideas for new research projects.
Salary: Salary will be INR 35000 consolidated per month for first 6 months. Upon confirmation based on satisfactory performance, further increments will be offered and projects decided for pursuing PhD thesis research.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply with their bio-data including names of two referees willing to independently provide reference letters if selected to the following address by e-mail on or before September 15 th , 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be informed by e-mail for interview. 

Interviews and written tests will be conducted online. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview. 

For Project related enquires please contact 

Dr. Nallathambi Jeyabalan, Dr. Arkasubhra Ghosh
GROW Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Narayana Nethralaya, Narayana
Health City, 258/A Bommasandra, Hosur Road, Bangalore-560099, Karnataka 
Email: growlabjobs@narayananethralaya.com

Requirement for Research Specialist – Gene Therapy (GT1)

Applications are invited from interested candidates for immediate requirement to work as technical specialists (4 Positions) under projects to develop gene therapy vectors for inherited disorders.

Name of the post: Research Specialist – Gene Therapy 

Duration: Initially for 2 years and can be extended. A minimum commitment of 2 years is necessary for these positions.

Qualifications: M.Sc./M.Tech in any branch of biology or biotechnology. Bachelors degree holders with more than 5 years of relevant laboratory experience may also be considered. 

Experience required: Candidates with prior laboratory experience in one or more of the following techniques is mandatory:

 Mammalian cell culture, transfection, aseptic techniques
 Plasmid production, bacterial culture, quality control
 Molecular biology techniques including cloning, PCR, QPCR, etc.
 Biochemistry techniques including protein isolation, immunoblotting, tissue staining techniques and microscopy.
 Chromatography techniques including IEX, affinity, experience with AKTA.
 Previous experience with viral vectors, cloning mammalian genes, bioreactor culture, animal handling and animal tissue experiments is preferred.

The role: The post holders will be primarily responsible to perform different vector production related techniques including cell culture, vector transduction in vitro and in vivo (animal models), plasmid production, quality control, genotyping, clinical sample processing and their bio-banking and participate in all the laboratory activities. The post may require some travelling when required for experiments to be performed at core facilities.

Other selection criteria:
 A team player with excellent communication skills, including the ability to write scientific text and present data
 Experience of working in a research team and contributing ideas for new research projects.
Salary: Salary will be INR 35000 consolidated per month for first 6 months. Upon confirmation based on satisfactory performance, further increments will be offered.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply with their bio-data including names of two referees willing to independently provide reference letters if selected to the following address by e-mail on or before September 15 th , 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be informed by e-mail for interview. 

Interviews and written tests will be conducted online. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview. 

For Project related enquires please contact 
Dr. Arkasubhra Ghosh,
GROW Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Narayana Nethralaya, Narayana
Health City, 258/A Bommasandra, Hosur Road, Bangalore-560099, Karnataka 
Email: growlabjobs@narayananethralaya.com

Requirement for Research Specialist – Stem cells (iPSC01)

1. Applications are invited from interested candidates to work as a technical specialist (1 Position) under a project on induced pluripotent stem cells. The position is purely on a temporary basis for a period of 2 years initially.

Name of the post: Research Specialist – Stem cells 

Duration: Initially for 2 years and can be extended.

Qualifications: M.Sc. in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Bio medical Science 

Experience: Candidates with minimum two years of prior laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques is mandatory. Previous experience with stem cell work, managing own research and administrative activities is a plus.

The role: The post holder will be primarily responsible to perform cellular reprogramming and iPSC generation, iPSC differentiation, clinical sample processing and their bio-banking and participate in all the laboratory activities. Undertake other laboratory duties as responsibilities of this post. The post offers the opportunity to become proficient in the culture of fibroblasts, blood cell isolation and culture, vector production, cellular reprogramming and iPSC generation.

Other selection criteria:

 A team player with excellent communication skills, including the ability to write scientific text and present data 
 Experience of working in a research team and contributing ideas for new research projects. 

Salary: Salary will be INR 35000 consolidated per month for first 6 months. Upon confirmation based on satisfactory performance, further increments will be offered.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply with their bio-data including names of two referees willing to independently provide reference letters if selected to the following address by e-mail on or before September 15 th , 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be informed by e-mail for interview. 

Interviews and written tests will be conducted online. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview. 

For Project related enquires please contact 
Principal Investigator 
Dr. Koushik Chakrabarty 
GROW Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Narayana Nethralaya, Narayana
Health City, 258/A Bommasandra,Hosur Road, 
Bangalore-560099, Karnataka 
Email: growlabjobs@narayananethralaya.com

Requirement for Research Specialist – Flow Cytometry (IM2)

Applications are invited from interested candidates for immediate requirement to work as a flow cytometry technologist (1 Position). The position is purely on a temporary basis for 2 years with the possibility for further extension 

Name of the post: Research Specialist – Flow Cytometry

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 2 years (Provision of extension is available based on performance).

Qualifications: Masters degrees in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Bio medical Science with 2 years of prior research laboratory experience. Bachelors degrees with more than 5 years of Flow Cytometry experience will also be considered.

Experience: Immunophenotyping by flow cytometry is a MUST. Candidates with prior laboratory experience in handling clinical samples, following aseptic procedures and ELISA.

Previous experience with biomarker discovery, statistical data analysis with organizational skills is preferable.

The role: The post holder will be primarily responsible to perform immunophenotyping and multiplexed biomarker analysis, clinical sample processing and their bio-banking, flow cytometry, custom ELISA, data analysis including statistics and participate in all the laboratory activities. Candidate will need to undertake common laboratory duties as responsibilities of this post. Appropriate training for sample handling, usage of personal protective equipment and performing experiments in biosafety lab will be provided to the candidate to fulfil the said role.

Other selection criteria:

 A team player with excellent communication skills
 Experience of working in a research team and contributing ideas for new research projects would add value
Salary: Salary will be INR 35000 consolidated per month for first 6 months. Upon confirmation based on satisfactory performance, further increments will be offered.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply with their bio-data including names of two referees willing to independently provide reference letters if selected to the following address by e-mail on or before September 15 th , 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be informed by e-mail for interview. 

Interviews and written tests will be conducted online. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview. 

For applying to this position and project related enquires please contact: 

Dr Swaminathan Sethu
GROW Research Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, 
Narayana Nethralaya, Narayana Health City, 
258/A Bommasandra, Hosur Road, 
Bangalore-560099, Karnataka 
Email: growlabjobs@narayananethralaya.com

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