BITS Pilani is a Deemed to be University, offering on-campus programs to more than 17,500 students across its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. It has been recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2020. In the NIRF 2022 rankings, BITS Pilani has been ranked 5th in Pharmacy, 18th in the University category and 29th in Engineering. In QS Asia University Rankings 2023, BITS has been ranked 188th, the only private institute from India in Asia Top 200, and at 18 in India.
Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to be converted to a PhD position
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time bound research project sponsored by the CSIR (37WS(0108)/2023-24/EMR- II/ASPIRE) for a temporary period purely on contractual basis as per the following details.
Number of Vacancy : 01
Project Title : "Understanding the therapeutic potential of modulating endoplasmic reticulum ER stress and autophagy in human brain cancer cells undergoing epithelial to mesenchymal transition EMT
Funding Agency : Council of Industrial and Scientific Research (CSIR)
Principal Investigator (PI) : Dr. Sudeshna Mukherjee, Department of Biological Sciences, Cancer Biology Lab
Project Tenure : 3 Years (2 Years JRF+ 1 Year SRF thereafter after evaluation)
Job Description : The candidate will study the effect of small molecule inhibitors on modulating autophagy and ER stress on cancer cell metastasis. He/she will also write research papers in indexed journals, conferences, and patents.
Qualification : First class in Master's Degree with specialization in Biotech / Cancer Biology / Epigenetics / Molecular Biology / Cell Biology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from a recognized University with good knowledge of molecular biology + GATE / NET / GPAT / DST/ DBT / ICMR qualified ONLY or with a HIGHER / Professional Degree MUST HAVE : GATE/NET qualified or either ME/M-TECH/M- Pharm/Professional Degree holder
Desirable : Research experience in handling cell culture and associated molecular biology assay
Upper Age Limit with Age Relaxation : Age not exceeding 28 years. 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 : 37,000/- (initially first two years) per month for GATE/NET-qualified candidates.
Registration for PhD. : Selected candidates may be permitted to register for the PhD program of BITS Pilani subject to fulfilling the requirements of the PhD qualification process as per the institute norms.
How to Apply
Applications along with updated CV should be sent through mail to sudeshna@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in with subject line as – ‘Application for JRF- CSIR Project Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview which will be conducted through online mode. Mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and as per the requirements of the project.
Please note that only qualified and suitable candidates will be called for an interview.
Application Deadline : 31 August 2024
Contact Email : sudeshna@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
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