Project Scientist Opening @ Bioinformatics Centre, NEHU, Shillong

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Ours is a DBT-BTISNet centre focussing on Biodiversity Informatics in north east India and it serves as an information base in various aspects of Biodiversity related to computational biology. Some of our important areas of research are molecular characterization and genome diversity in plants and helminth parasites of medico-veterinary importance with a focus on foodborne trematodiases. Extensive work on evolutionary bioinformatics and phylogenomics of foodborne trematodiases specific to the region, next generation sequencing and analysis of selected trematodes, orchids and carnivorous plants has also been established. Our earlier achievements/findings/leads from these above-mentioned projects will form the basis/pillars of the model network project “Biodiversity Informatics: North-east India Bio-Bank of Codes Network (NIBBCoNet): Bioinformatics Centre @NEHU, Shillong” The project will be a North-east India centric project in national network mode.

Applications with complete bio-data and a covering letter (SOP)  from candidates possessing the required qualifications are invited for the following research position in the DBT, GOI-funded project National Network Project of North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong". 

Duration: 5 Years 

Posts: 

1.      Project Scientist-I (1 no)  

Qualifications: Doctoral Degree in (Animal/ Plant Sciences/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biological Anthropology/Microbiology) or CSIR-NET qualified candidates those who have submitted Pre-PhD thesis final colloquium with minimum one research publication or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent.

M.Tech/M.Sc.  in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences from National Institutes of repute (IITs, IISERs, NISER, NITs) with 8 years’ research experience will also be considered. 

Desirable: Candidates having 2 years’ experience in Research & Development in Industrial and Academic institutions or Science and Technology Organisations in Next generation sequencing data analysis with advanced bioinformatics knowledge will be given preference only. 

Emoluments: As per DBT sanction order and DST, GoI guidelines (https://serb.gov.in/assets/pdf/o_c/OM-Manpower%20other%20than%20JRF%20SRF%20RA.pdf)

We are deploying evolutionary models to study molecular and trans­lational aspects of biodiversity research. We will utilize these systems to uncover molecular mechanisms for studying the past, present and future of biodiversity. The project focuses on unravelling the mysteries of life both flora and fauna in close collabo­ration with several Investigators in the country.

The successful candidates will interact within a multi­disciplinary environment of biologists, and compu­tational scientists. The candidates are expected to work in close association with a diverse team to formulate hypo­theses and validate predi­ctions using genomic and trans­criptomic assays.

Research Responsibilities:

  • Set up bioinformatics platforms and develop compu­tational pipelines for the analysis of biodiversity heterogeneous datasets.
  • Use computational techniques to published / unpublished biological data for the analysis and inter­pretation of omics datasets.

Your profile:

  • Exceptional self-motivated compu­tational research fellow with a strong analytical background and strong inclination towards natural sciences.
  • Previous exposure to and experience with bio­informatics as well as interests in molecular aspects of biodiversity research 
  • Due to the interdisciplinary framework and close collabo­ration with wet-bench scientists, communi­cative skills (both spoken and writing) are essential

Only serious and eligible candidates as per their biodata accompanied by the covering letter will be called for interview (online/offline). Your covering letter needs to be a natural one and thought provoking which will help us in taking a decision in your favour

Age limit will be as per DBT sanction order and rules.

DBT Sanction order No. BT/PR40263/BTIS/137/80/2023

The applications may please be submitted in the email devbioinfo@gmail.com  within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. The advertised posts are purely temporary for the duration of the project and subject to availability of the funds from DBT. The appointment does not confer any entitlement or right over the posts for absorption in the University service. 

 

Devendra Kumar Biswal

Program Coordinator

Bioinformatics Centre

North-Eastern Hill University

Shillong 793022

 More Info: https://nehu.ac.in/projectVacancy

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