Applications are invited from interested candidates for immediate requirement to work as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a ICMR funded project “Population based Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) vector related immunological memory screening in an Indian cohort – direct clinical relevance for gene therapy applications.” The position is purely on a temporary basis with the possibility for further extension
Duration: Two years.
Qualifications: M.Sc. in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Bio medical Science/M.Tech Biotechnology with 2 years of prior research laboratory experience. NET/GATE qualified must.
Experience: 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.
• Previous experience with viral vectors, cloning mammalian genes, 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, 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.
Interested and eligible candidates may apply with their bio-data along with copies of certificates to the following address by post or e-mail on or before 3rd January, 2022. Only short-listed candidates will be informed by e-mail for an interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates appearing for the interview.
- Salary will be INR 38440 (including HRA), per month.
For applying to this position and project related enquires please contact:
Dr Swaminathan Sethu and Dr Arkasubhra Ghosh
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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