NISER recognizes that modern scientific research is carried out in interstices amongst fuzzy domains and blurred boundaries. This entails encouraging a new scientific culture where members of our community attain to an intellectual agility unconstrained by the limitations of disciplinary conventions from the past. Faculty and Students will be given generous material support in the pursuit to realize this objective.
Applications from Indian Citizens are invited for Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) positions under the project RIN4002-SBS-Basic Research in the Schools of Biological Sciences, NISER, Bhubaneswar, funded by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
Essential Qualifications : PhD degree in the relevant area of life sciences/Molecular Biology/Genetics/Genomics/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Biophysics/Computational biology.
Research Area : Understanding the molecular mechanism of eukaryotic translation initiation.
Desirable : Good publication record in peer reviewed journals. Expertise in cloning,protein purification, fluorescent polarization spectroscopy, and genomics analysiswith the other lab members, along with the good communication and writing skills.
Laboratory Description : The translation control research group headed by Dr. Pankaj V. Alone uses state-of-the-art biochemical, biophysical, and molecular genetics techniques to understand the mechanisms of the non-AUG base translation initiation process and how they regulate gene expression in the eukaryotes. We use yeast genetics, protein purifications, and biochemical/biophysical techniques to characterize the in-vitro reconstitution of the translation system comprising purified 40S ribosome, initiation factors, mRNA, and tRNA.
Fellowship : As per existing rules of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Govt. of India. The positionsare purely temporary, and the appointment is till 31 st March, 2026& coterminous with the project. HRA will be paid if accommodation is not available on campus, and the Contingency grant will be spent as per the rules.
RA-I : Candidates successfully defended their thesis and have less than one year of experience after the award of PhD degree; Monthly fellowship : 58,000/- INR
RA-II : Candidates with one or less than two years of experience after award of PhD degree; Monthly fellowship : 61,000/- INR
RA-III : Candidates with 2-3 years of experience after award of PhD degree; Monthly fellowship : 67,000/- INR
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should send in their applications with the title “Application for Post-Doctoral Fellow” RA-I, RA-II, RA-III and arrange for the recommendation letters to reach Dr.Pankaj V. Alone; email ID: pankaj@niser.ac.inwith a copy to cpsbs@niser.ac.inat the earliest.
The applications should have the following documents :
1. A cover letter that mentions the specific research area and the reason for your interest in joining the research group.
2. A detailed academic CV, list of publications, relevant experience certificate(s), if any, and names of two academic referees.
3. A statement of research interests and a brief project proposal related to ongoing work in the PI’s lab.
4. A duly filled-in application form is given on pages 3-4 of this advertisement, along with copies of all the Educational Certificates.
5. Two letters of reference
The candidates who are short-listed based on their CV, research statement, and letters of reference could be interviewed either in person or through video-conferencing before the final selection is made. The position is available and will be filled immediately as and when we find suitable candidates.The last date of the application is 08-05-2025.
Please contact Dr. Pankaj V Aloneusing the above email ID for clarification.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate for appearing in the interview or joining the position.
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