NCCS Pune Project Recruitments 2024 August

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CELL SCIENCE, PUNE 
(An autonomous Institution of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India) 
NCCS Complex, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, 
Pune - 411007, Maharashtra

Advt. No. NCCS/Project Management Cell/P05/2024 

WALK IN INTERVIEWS FOR DIFFERENT PROJECT POSITIONS ON EXTRAMURAL PROJECTS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 

The candidates fulfilling the requirements as per the essential qualifications may attend the Walk In Interviews as per the date mentioned below. All should report at 09.30 am sharp at the address given below and those candidates appearing for the interview should register their names in the register, kept at the Security Gate. Address: National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind Road Pune - 411007, Maharashtra State, India. 

INTERVIEW DATES: 21st & 22 nd August, 2024. CANDIDATES REPORTING AFTER 09.30 AM WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE INTERVIEW, WHICH MAY PLEASE BE NOTED. In case the number of candidates appearing for the interview is large the interviews will continue 23rd August, 2024. 

Advt. No. NCCS/Project Management Cell/P05/2024 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CELL SCIENCE, PUNE (An autonomous Institution of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India) NCCS Complex, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411007, Maharashtra, India The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous institution of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, for a mandate of basic research, teaching & training, and as a national repository for cell lines/hybridomas etc. The Centre is located in the midst of academically enriched environment of Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune. NCCS invites applications for following posts on various extramural projects purely on temporary basis. 

Sr. No.: 01 Name of the Post: Project Scientist II 

Name of the Project: JC Bose Fellowship 

Name of the PI: Dr. Shekhar Mande 

Essential Qualification & Experience: (i) Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) Three years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. 

Desirable Experience: Proficiency in X-ray Crystallography / CryoEM single particle analysis. 

Project Tenure: Up to 24/09/2024, Further extension awaited. 

Total Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 67000/- + HRA Age limit: Not more than 40 years as on last date of application. 

Sr. No.: 02 Name of the Post: Senior Research Fellow (SRF) 

Name of the Project: Identifying the role of host F-box proteins, a component of E3 ubiquitin ligase complex, in HIV-1 pathogenesis and their potential use as therapeutic target against the virus. 

Name of the PI: Dr. Debashis Mitra 

Essential Qualification & Experience: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following & should have 2 years of research experience. A. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and/or GATE. B. The selection process through National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc. 

Desirable Experience: 2 Years research experience as JRF in Mammalian Cell Culture, Molecular Biology and Virology will be necessary for the execution of the project and thus will be preferred. 

Project Tenure: Up to 09/06/2027 

Total Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 42000 /- + HRA 

Age limit: Not more than 32 years as on last date of application. 

Sr. No.: 03 Name of the Post: Project Associate - II 

Name of the Project: Generation of novel high-affinity human monoclonal antibody cocktail against Rabies virus for efficacious post-exposure prophylaxis. 

Name of the PI: Dr. Akanksha Chaturvedi 

Essential Qualification & Experience: Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; And 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services. 

Desirable Experience: Experience in antibody cloning, molecular biology techniques, protein & antibody expression, PBMC isolation, ELISA, neutralization assays, SPR is needed. 

Project Tenure: Up to 31/08/2025 

Total Monthly Emoluments: (i) 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 28000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above. 

Age limit: Not more than 35 years as on last date of application. 

Sr. No. 04 Dr. Deepa Subramanyam Advertisement Position Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 

Project Title Investigating the role of clathrin light chain in neural development and function. Department Department of Biotechnology 

Project Tenure 3 Years 

Job Description The JRF will be responsible for Drosophila melanogaster stocks maintenance, setting up crosses, dissections, behavioural analysis, image and video analysis and molecular biology associated with the project. Experience with Drosophila genetics, setting up crosses, dissection, immunocytochemistry, confocal imaging, image analysis, data analysis, molecular biology, cloning. 

Essential Qualification B.S. 4 years programme / BPharm / MBBS / Integrated BS-MS / MSc / BE / BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test. 

Age Limit 28Yrs. Age relaxation The upper age limit is relaxable up-to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates. 

Fellowship 37000/- + HRA in First & Second years, 42000/- + HRA in 3" upon upgradation. 

Sr. No. 05 Dr. Vidisha Tripathi Advertisement Position Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 

Project Title Molecular and functional studies on LNCRNA-Guided regulation of replication stress response and genome integrity in mammalian cells. 

Department Department of Biotechnology 

Project Tenure 3 Years 

Job Description The candidate will take lead on the execution of the project and report to the PI with research updates in a timely manner. In brief, the candidate will be handling mammalian cell culture; performing molecular biology & cell biology assays, routine lab work; reading relevant literature and participating in lab seminars and work presentations. The candidate will also prepare timely progress report of the project and write manuscript as and when required. The candidate having prior experience of mammalian cell culture, molecular biology and of RNA related lab techniques is preferable. 

Essential Qualification B.S. 4 years programme /BPharm/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test. 

Age Limit 28Yrs. Age relaxation The upper age limit is relax-able up-to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates. 

Fellowship 37000/- + HRA in First & Second years, 42000/- + HRA in 3" upon upgradation. 

Sr. No.: 06 Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 

Name of the Project: Recognition of RNA structural motifs by bespoke small-molecules to interrogate and alter RNA-RBP interactions associated with phase-separated toxic aggregate formation. 

Name of the PI: Dr. Sanjukta Mukherjee 

Essential Qualification & Experience: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following A. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and/or GATE. B. The selection process through National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc. 

Desirable Experience: 1 – 3 years’ experience in the field of Chemistry /Chemical Science / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemist and related field with proficiency in Organic synthesis / Column chromatography / HPLC. 1-3 years of experience in drug discovery field either in academic institute / industry (CRO or R&D) with experience in NMR and Mass data analysis. In addition, prior experience in various biophysical experiments (e.g., SPR, CD, UV, FL etc.) will be given preference. 

Project Tenure: Up to 14/03/2029 

Total Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 37000/- + HRA 

Age limit: Not more than 28 years as on last date of application. 

Sr. No.: 07 Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 

Name of the Project: Understanding the molecular mechanism of biogenesis of lysosome-related organelles using the Tetrahymena thermophila model system. 

Name of the PI: Dr. Santosh Kumar 

Essential Qualification & Experience: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following A. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and/or GATE. B. The selection process through National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc. 

Desirable Experience: Candidate should have some experience with the following techniques: 
• Cell culture handling and subcellular fractionation of organelles 
• HPLC, protein purification using Affinity & gel-exclusion chromatography 
• In-vivo and In-vitro protein-protein interaction and western blotting 
• Confocal microscopy, Gene cloning and RT-PCR 

Project Tenure: Up to 31/08/2028 

Total Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 31000/- + HRA 

Age limit: Not more than 28 years as on last date of application. 

Sr. No.: 08 Name of the Post: Project Associate - I 

Name of the Project: JC Bose Fellowship 

Name of the PI: Dr. Shekhar Mande 

Essential Qualification & Experience: Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; 

Desirable Experience: Experience in Protein Biochemistry / Biophysics. 

Project Tenure: Up to 24/09/2024, Further extension awaited. 

Total Monthly Emoluments: (i) Rs. 31000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through: (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) Rs. 25000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above. 

Age limit: Not more than 35 years as on last date of application. 

Sr. No.: 09 Name of the Post: Project Associate - I 

Name of the Project: Understanding the functions of Annulate Lamellae, an underexplored cell organelle. 

Name of the PI: Dr. Jomon Joseph 

Essential Qualification & Experience: Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; 

Desirable Experience: A minimum of one year research experience in animal cell culture, molecular biology and / or cell biology. 

Project Tenure: Up to 21/03/2025 

Total Monthly Emoluments: (i) Rs. 31000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) Rs. 25000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above. 

Age limit: Not more than 35 years as on last date of application. 

Sr. No.: 10 Name of the Post: Project Associate - I 

Name of the Project: Understanding the molecular mechanism of biogenesis of lysosome-related organelles using the Tetrahymena thermophila model system. 

Name of the PI: Dr. Santosh Kumar 

Essential Qualification & Experience: Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; 

Desirable Experience: Candidate should have some experience with the following techniques: 

• Cell culture handling and subcellular fractionation of organelles 
• HPLC, protein purification using Affinity & gel-exclusion chromatography 
• In-vivo and In-vitro protein-protein interaction and western blotting 
• Confocal microscopy, Gene cloning and RT-PCR 

Project Tenure: Up to 31/08/2028 

Total Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25000/- + HRA 

Age limit: Not more than 35 years as on last date of application. 

Sr. No.: 11 Name of the Post: Project Assistant 

Name of the Project: Recognition of RNA structural motifs by bespoke small-molecules to interrogate and alter RNA-RBP interactions associated with phase-separated toxic aggregate formation. 

Name of the PI: Dr. Sanjukta Mukherjee 

Essential Qualification & Experience: B.Sc. / 3 years Diploma in Engineering & Technology. 

Desirable Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in Biological Sciences. Proficient in cell-based assays such as qRT-PCR, Western blot, gel electrophoresis, transfection, and transduction (including preparation and characterization of stably expressed cell lines using qRT-PCR and fluorescence microscopy). Skilled in plasmid construct preparation, clone selection and data processing, analysis, and plotting. 

Project Tenure: Up to 14/03/2029 

Total Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 20000/- + HRA 

Age limit: Not more than 50 years as on last date of application. 


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