University of Hyderabad
Repository of Tomato Genomic Resources
Department of Plant Sciences
Research Positions in Tomato Functional Genomics
At the Repository of Tomato Genomics Resources
(https://lifesciences.uohyd.ac.in/rtgr/), which is a DBT Centre of Excellence and Innovation in
Biotechnology (CEIB): "Program Support on Genome Engineering of Tomato”, we are
working on Tomato Functional Genomics involving, Genome Editing, Whole Genome
Sequencing, Proteomics, and Metabolomics along with TILLING approaches to manipulate
the fruit ripening in tomato. The current aims of the group are to isolate tomato mutants with
high lycopene, β-carotene (provitamin A) and folate content in tomato fruits. For recent
publications of the group see (New Phytologist 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.19510,
Frontiers in Plant Science 2023 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1290937, Horticulture
Research, 2023, 10: uhac235, https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac235, The Plant Journal 2022
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tpj.15925; Plant Science 2022
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2022.111177; The Plant Journal 2021 106: 844-861.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tpj.15206; The Plant Journal 2021 106: 95-112.
https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15148; etc.).
Currently, we have four research associate and one laboratory assistant and one field
attendant/worker positions available in the DBT-funded projects “Research and Service
facilities for Plant Metabolomics and Proteomics” (DBT-SAHAJ) and “Targeted editing of
light and hormone signaling for generating novel alleles regulating agronomically beneficial
traits in tomato” (DBT-GET) awarded to Prof. Y. Sreelakshmi. The qualifications for the
positions are as follows:
1. Research Associate I (Plant molecular Biology and tissue culture): Applicants should
have PhD in Plant molecular biology preferably in tomato or other crop plants. We are looking
for a candidate with research experience in plant functional genomics using CRISPR/CAS
system and candidate should have expertise in gene cloning and tissue culture. The experience
in crossing/backcrossing and maintaining mutant lines is desirable. 1-2 years’ postdoctoral
experience is required and experience should be supported by publications. Selected candidate
would be paid Rs. 47,000+24% HRA (revised emoluments release expected from DBTSAHAJ).
2. Research Associate II (Proteomics/Protein-protein interactions): Applicants should have
experience in proteomics-2D electrophoresis/LC-MS of plant samples and in data analysis.
Experience in handling HPLC, nanoLC-MS is a must. Knowledge of characterizing PTMs is
desirable. Experience should be supported by publications. A PhD in Plant
biology/Biochemistry with 1-2 years’ postdoctoral experience is required. Selected candidate
would be paid Rs. 47,000+24% HRA (revised emoluments release expected from DBTSAHAJ).
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Applicants should have very good experience in gene cloning and functional genomics
approaches, protein-protein interactions, yeast two hybrid-BiFC analyses and CHIP preferably
in tomato or other crop plants and should be supported by publications. Selected candidate
would be paid Rs. 47,000+24% HRA (revised emoluments release expected from DBTSAHAJ).
3. Research Associate III (Metabolomics): Applicants should have experience in identifying
plant metabolites using Mass spectrometry (GC-MS and LC-MS) and they should have
operating knowledge of GC-MS/LC-MS or both and should be able to handle them
independently. A PhD in Plant Biology/Biochemistry/Chemistry with 1-2 years’ postdoctoral
experience is required and experience should be supported by publications. Selected candidate
would be paid Rs. 58,000+24% HRA.
4. Research Associate IV (Plant molecular biology and metabolomics): Applicants should
have PhD in Plant molecular biology preferably in tomato or other crop plants. We are looking
for a candidate with research experience in plant functional genomics using CRISPR/CAS
system and candidate should have expertise in identifying plant metabolites using Mass
spectrometry (GC-MS and LC-MS). The experience in crossing/backcrossing and maintaining
mutant lines is desirable. 1-2 years’ postdoctoral experience is required and experience should
be supported by publications. Selected candidate would be paid Rs. 58,000+24% HRA.
5. Laboratory assistant – 1 position: Applicants should have M.Sc. in any branch of Life
Sciences plus 1-2 years’ research experience in handling plants, analyses using basic molecular
biology techniques including PCR, and analytical techniques like HPLC, GC/LC-MS. Selected
candidates would be paid Rs. 20,000+24% HRA.
6. Field attendant/field worker - 1 position: Applicants should have minimum 5 years’
experience in growing tomato plants, maintenance of greenhouses, net houses, minor repairs
of fan/pump motors, autoclaving for decontamination and glassware cleaning. Graduation in
any subject is required. Selected candidates would be paid a consolidated pay of Rs. 18000
+24% HRA. Applications for this position without enclosed experience certificate will be
rejected.
We also accept applications from the candidates who wish to pursue post-doctoral research
with their own fellowships from DBT/DST/CSIR/UGC in the area of tomato functional
genomics/metabolomics/proteomics. The candidates who wish to be considered for
independent fellowship can send CV with a research proposal at the email id given below.
Candidates interested in above project positions should email a one-page statement clearly
explaining how their skills are relevant to the position. The candidates should also email
detailed CV and the name/email id for three referees. In addition, they should fill the attached
application form and email the softcopy.
The candidates can email their application at
y.sreelakshmi@uohyd.ac.in on or before 5.00 pm, April 20
th
, 2024. All the positions are
purely temporary in nature and the emoluments will be paid upon receipt of funds from DBT.
UOH does not have any responsibility towards emoluments payments. Shortlisted candidates
would be called for interview.
No TA/DA would be provided for attending the interview.
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