Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow (on contract) in research
project entitled “Computational screening to identify plant derived DPP IV inhibitors as
therapeutics of diabetes type 2” sanctioned vide letter no. CRG/2022/002804 dated 19/12/2022 and
sponsored by SERB, New Delhi.
The duly completed application (soft copy) on prescribed format along with scanned copies of supporting
documents must reach to email id: amani@mnnit.ac.in (email id of Dr Ashutosh Mani, Department of
Biotechnology) with the subject of the email as "Application for JRF (on contract) in SERB Project" on or
before 07/02/2023, 5.00 PM (IST).
Description and Objectives of the Project: We aim to screen DPP-4 inhibitor herbal peptides by using
computational approaches. The objective is to develop a computational tool for easy screening of DPP-4 inhibitor
peptides based on models derived from binding affinity between the receptor and ligands. Additionally, a
repository of anti DPP IV plant based peptides will be developed.
The position is purely temporary.
It will be governed by the funding agency rules & service conditions of Office
of the Dean (Research & Consultancy), MNNIT Allahabad.
Essential Qualifications: M.Tech./M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences,
Biochemistry, Molecular Human Genetics, Molecular Biology or any relevant
discipline suitable to the work proposed in the project. NET and/or GATE
qualified
Desirable Experience: 75% marks or equivalent CGPA in M.Sc. or 65%
marks or equivalent CGPA in M.Tech. One year research experience in related
area.
Fellowship : Rs. 31,000.00 per month + HRA @ 16 %
Other Benefits : Accommodation may be available as per the availability and the Institute
norms. Candidate selected for the JRF may register for Ph.D. if eligibility
conditions as set by institute is met by him/her. Facility of yearly leave,
carryover leave, medical benefits etc. may be available as per applicable rules
of the project staff
Age Limit : 28 years on the last date of application (The upper age limit is relaxable up to
5 years in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH and women
candidates)
Tenure of Appointment : Appointment will be made on contract basis for a period of one year initially,
which may be extended depending on the performance evaluation on yearly
basis till the end of project (December 2024).
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