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)
Application for the position of one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position for the BITS Hyd and La Trobe University project titled " Formulation-based strategy to design membrane targeting antimicrobial peptide-based therapeutics for cancer and eye infections" under the supervision of Prof. Swati Biswas (BITS-Hyd) and Prof. Adam Mechler (La Trobe University). The candidate will be eligible to apply for the Ph.D. position next semester.
Scope of work : Synthesis of Polymers, peptides Characterization of physicochemical Parameter, Determination of anticancer therapeutic effect in the in vitro assay systems, Validation of the in vitro results in the in vivo animal models of tumor-bearing mice model and infectious disease models
Essential Qualification : Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (First-class with GPAT qualification) (Preferably in Pharmaceutics from a recognized University).
Desirable Qualification : GATE/NET/GPAT qualification with prior experience working on a project related to developing nanoformulations, mammalian cell cultures, and in vivo experiments. Strong interest in learning new techniques Proficiency in spoken and written English is highly desirable.
Fellowship : 37,000/- (initially first two years) and Rs 42,000 (afterward till the end of the project) per month for NET/GATE/GPAT qualified candidates.
Benefits Of The Fellowship : For candidates enrolled in a Joint PhD between La Trobe
Place of work : BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, and La Trobe University.
Application process : Please apply with a CV and Cover letter (showing alignment and justification with the roles/responsibilities/requirements) using the link below.
Deadline : 10th September, 2024
Date of interview : 15th September, 2024
Preliminary shortlisting will be based on a resume or telephonic/audio-visual interview withina week of the last date of application. For the final interview, only the selected candidate will be informed through e-mail for an offline interview.
For more details, please contact : Prof Swati Biswas. Department of Pharmacy
swati.biswas@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
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