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IISER Thiruvananthapuram invites applications for Post doctoral fellow and Junior Research Fellow / Project Assistant
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis:
| Name of Post | Post-doctoral fellow (1), Junior research fellow/Project assistant (1) |
| Name of Project | Role of Periostin-Integrin-αv in adult and fetal hematopoiesis |
| Funding agency | Wellcome trust-DBT India Alliance |
| Minimum Educational qualification ( as prescribed by the funding agency) |
Post-doctoral Fellow Junior research fellow |
| Preference | All candidates should be highly motivated to do basic research in biology.
Post-doctoral fellow: Ideal candidates should have proven track record for academic research and technical proficiency in mice handling, cell culture, imaging and flowcytometry. Junior research fellow/Project assistant: Academically excellent candidate with technical proficiency in basic biological tachniques. Preferrably a minimum of 6 months of work experince in conducting research in the field of biological research |
| Number of posts | JRF/Project assistant = 1 position PDF = 1 position |
| Fellowship amount | Post-doctoral fellow: Rs. 36,000 + HRA Junior research fellow: Rs. 25,000 + HRA Project assistant: Rs. 16,000 + HRA |
| Tenure of the post | 1 year, extendable based on performance |
| Age | JRF/Project assistant: 32 years with 3-5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically disabled as per government norms Post-doctoral fellow: 35 years with 3-5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically disabled as per government norms |
| Last date | 5th March, 2017 |
| How to apply |
Completed applications should be sent by email to Dr. Satish Khurana (satishkhurana[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in), with the subject line "India alliance stem cells JRF/Post-doctoral fellow position-Your Name". The application should attach a detailed resume with sufficient information of past research work, a one page statement of interest in biological research. Please include contact details (phone number, email and postal address), a photograph, scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications and reprints of papers. Research experience should be supported by a certificate from the previous employer/s. Candidates should bring originals of all applicable certificates (qualifying degrees, national examinations, category certificate, etc) during the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the interview. Applications failing to the meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted over skype videoconferencing only in exceptional cases if the applicant indicates this beforehand. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. |
The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email on details of interview date, time and venue and it will also be put up on the website https://www.iisertvm.ac.in/
A printed copy of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of interview.
Applicants must bring all certificates (original + one copy) at the time of interview for the purpose of verification.
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Published Date03-02-2017
Last Date05-03-2017