TIGS Bengaluru Genomics Research Assistant Vacancy

Job Opening RA-06 (All applicants must list this number in their application to be considered)

The Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, Centre at InStem (TIGS-CI) is a collaborative institution established to address some of India’s most pressing issues ranging from healthcare to agriculture. TIGS-CI is seeking applications from enthusiastic candidates to join as Research Assistant in the Stem Cell Biology team. Successful candidates will be involved in ongoing research programs on human embryonic and adult stem cell models to study hematopoietic differentiation and associated disease mechanisms.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Research Assistant (RA-06): To support stem cell, RNA biology, and genome editing platforms.

The selected candidates will use cell based models to identify CRISPR-Cas based genome editing strategies that can potentially alleviate disease mechanisms associated with hemoglobinopathies. Also, they will be involved in identifying the function of novel RNA modifying proteins in regulating pluripotency and hematopoietic differentiation.

Number of positions: 02

Essential Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in any branch of biological science with 1-2 years of relevant research experience.
  • Preference will be given to the candidates with experience in cell culture, transfection, and molecular biology techniques like vector construction.
  • Ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.

Duration:

Initially for One year and extension based on satisfactory review.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send the following documents, with a clear reference to the job number listed above and addressed to the following email address: jobs@tigs.res.in

  • Cover letter with CV containing your email, phone number, and contact details of 2 referees
  • Statement detailing why you should be hired for this position and your research interests (one page maximum)

Please note, emails with only attached CV will NOT be considered. (Applicants must list Job no RA-06 in their application to be considered)

Application Deadline: December 06, 2021

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