Vacancy for Research Associate at National Institute of Immunology

The National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, is a leading research Institute in India with a long-standing reputation for scientific excellence. The institute is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure for pursuing research in immunology and allied sciences. The Institute also imparts vigorous long-term research training leading to a Ph.D degree.

Post : Research Associate (One position only)

Name of the project & Duration of the Project : “Comprehensive analysis of the follicular helper T cell repertoire in flavivirus infection and vaccination" funded by DBT ; 6 Months (Six Months)
Name of the Project Investigator : Dr.Nimesh Gupta, SS-V
Educational Qualifications : Ph.D in Life Sciences plus 2 Year’s Experience in Virology/Immunology
Emoluments : Rs. 47,000 per month plus 24% HRA (As per DST OM dated 30.01.2019)

Job description & Desired Knowledge:
The selected candidate is expected to work on the cutting-edge immunology to explore the immunological signature of long-term protective immunity acquired in natural infection versus controlled human vaccination. The work will be developed in collaboration with a globally renowned Laboratory in USA. Most of the work will utilize PBMCs and serum as the sample from individuals enrolled under proposed study. Interested candidate should have demonstrated skills in basic or clinical immunology research. Hands-on experience in Flow Cytometery, Cell sorting using magnetic columns and FACS, human primary cell culture, PBMC handling, cloning, RNA isolation and quantitative real-time PCR is essential. Candidates with proven experience in the human immunology research of vaccine or virus infections will be preferred.

General Terms & Conditions
1. CANDIDATE MAY FILL UP APPLICATION FORM IN THE PRECRIBED FORMAT ALONG WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION.
2. APPLICATIONS FORMS CONTAINING INCOMPLETE INFORMATION SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
3. DATE OF PASSING THE EXAMINATIONS MUST BE INDICATED CLEARLY.
4. ONLY REGISTERED CANDIDATES WILL BE INTERVIEWED.
5. NO TA/DA WILL BE PAID FOR ATTENDING THE INTERVIEW.

HOW TO APPLY
Email ID : nimesh.gupta@nii.ac.in
(The candidates must apply to the above-mentioned email address by 12th April, 2021 for scheduling ONLINE interviews, PI will send a link for virtual Interview.)

WALK IN INTERVIEW ON : 12th April, 2021
REGISTRATION TIME OF THE CANDIDATES FOR ONLINE INTERVIEWS : 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM