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The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is an internationally acclaimed autonomous public research university and technical institute in Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. IIT Bombay was founded in 1958. In 1961, the Parliament decreed IITs as Institutes of National Importance.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Project title : Functional characterization of novel fungal CTG clade-specific proteins of RSC chromatin remodeling complex in human fungal pathogen, Candida albicans.
About the project : The RSC chromatin remodelling complex has been recently purified from human fungal pathogen, Candida albicans. Within this complex, two novel proteins have been identified that are present only in CTG clade-specific fungi. These two proteins will be characterized using genetic and biochemical approaches with a broader aim to use these two proteins as novel anti-candida drug targets in near future.
Job Reference Number : 50657927
Essential Qualifications & Experience : Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following : a. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE. b. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc. Candidate with experience of work on microbes (yeast, bacteria) will be preferred.
Job Profile : Performing wet lab work related to molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biological techniques. Collection and maintenance of data, scientific report writing and maintenance of the documents related to the grant
Pay Details : Consolidated salary Rs.37000/- p.m. + HRA
Age Limit : 40 Years
General information
The position is temporary for a period of 1 year and tenable only for the duration of the project. The appointment is for time bound project and the candidate is required to work mainly for the successful completion of the project. The selection committee may offer lower or higher designation and lower or higher salary depending upon the experience and performance of the candidate in the interview. Candidates called for interview will be required to attend at his/ her own expenses.