JNU Drug Discovery/Bioinformatics Project Openings

Special Centre for Molecular Medicine
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for one temporary position of Research Associate-I and one laboratory assistant in the Indo- Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), Sanction No. IC-12044(11)/10/2021-ICD-DBT sponsored research project under the supervision of Prof. Shailja Singh, Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The details of the project, qualifications, fellowship amount etc., are the following:

Title of the project: A comprehensive characterization of key organellar metabolic transporter in Apicomplexa to enter in the drug discovery pipeline

Post: Research Associate-I (One post)

Salary: Rs 47000/- + 24% HRA per month

Essential qualifications: PhD in Life Sciences or associated fields.

Desirable: Candidates with experience in host-parasite interaction, drug discovery, cell biology, biochemistry and microscopy, good oral and written communication skills and ability to work independently are preferred. At least 4-5 first author publications in a peer-reviewed international journal. Previous research experience and practical knowledge of working with mammalian culture and parasites is required.

Post: Laboratory Assistant (One post)

Salary: Rs 20000/- + 24% HRA per month

Essential qualifications: BSc in Life Sciences or associated fields

How to apply: Eligible candidates may apply by sending their application along with the detailed CV, self-attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience (if any) through email on or before May 15, 2023 by e-mail to gargswati02@gmail.com

 PI: Prof. Shailja Singh

The selection committee will shortlist candidates based on the experience, qualifications and the suitability for the project, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

Application Deadline: Application will be accepted till 15th May 2023.

Note:

• The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier and the same can be curtailed/extended based on assessment of the candidate's performance and discretion of the Competent Authority for the duration of the project.
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• Candidates must ascertain eligibility before applying. Applications of ineligible candidates will be rejected.
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• The details regarding the interview will be notified through email.
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• TA/DA will not be paid for appearing in interview.
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• In case the performance is not satisfactory, the appointment is liable to be terminated at any time without any notice.

School of Computational & Integrative Sciences

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi-110067

(Candidates who applied in response to earlier advertisements are request to apply again)

Applications are invited for the following post in the DBT funded project entitled “Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics: Infrastructure, Education, Training and Research in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi” at the School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Project Scientist-I: Doctoral Degree in Science/ Engineering or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Plant Biology or any other related field) from a recognized Institute/ University.  

Desirable: Two years of experience in large-scale biological data analysis/ developing Bioinformatics or related software tools/ databases with a proven record of publications and/or software products in the public domain.

The project Scientist will be responsible for carrying out research activities in the field of Bioinformatics and emerging computational technologies, needed for data analyses, creating web and standalone tools in this area. He/she may be engaged in teaching/ training on the topics of Bioinformatics/ Computational biology, helping SCIS faculty in preparing manuscripts and research grant applications/ reports from time to time as per the time schedule advised by the PI. Salaries will be as per DBT guidelines from time to time (currently Rs 56,000+24%HRA).

The selected candidates will be appointed on purely temporary basis initially for a period of six months, which may be extended further based on the performance evaluation and subject to the availability/ release of funds by the sponsoring body (DBT).

How to apply: Interested candidates may apply for the position by sending their detailed Curriculum Vitae through an online application system using the following link.

https://forms.gle/6yiaJnBnCyDVJuCP9

Note:-

1.    Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualification and suitability for the project. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Candidates will participate in the process at their own expenses as no TA/DA will be permissible.

Last date to apply: May 25, 2023 (5:00 pm IST)

For any other queries, please contact

Mr Narender Pavan (mnpavan@mail.jnu.ac.in)

On behalf of

Prof Shandar Ahmad,

Principal Investigator/ Coordinator,

DBT-Bioinformatics Center (DBT-BIC),

School of Computational & Integrative Sciences,

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110067

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