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 : JRF / Research Associate (One position – three years)
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on the following inter- disciplinary project sponsored by Indian Council for Medical Research, having grant No. IIRP/2023-0481, under the supervision of Dr. Srinivasa Prasad, Dept. of Pharmacy, and Co-PI Prof. Sajeli Begum, Dept. of Pharmacy, BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus.
Title of the project : Natural 1,2-Benzopyrone-based small molecules as therapeutics for drug- resistant epilepsy
Duration of the project : Two years
Fellowship amount : Rs. 71000 per month (Inclusive of HRA)
Scope of Work : Design and synthesis of small molecules followed by ELISA tests to ensure selectivity and specificity. In vivo experiments to test these drugs in epilepsy models and EEG recordings in rats. This will be followed by molecular biology experiments to examine the effects on protein expression
Eligibility requirements :
1. M.Pharm (Pharmacology – First class) with hands-on experience in project and GPAT qualification preferred. Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical chemistry/pharmacology/neuroscience can also apply.
2. Experience in ELISA/ HPLC/ medicinal chemistry/ molecular biology/Neuroscience/electrophysiology- EEG/ small molecule synthesis or animal handling would be an added advantage.
3. Importantly, willingness to learn new techniques or concepts and good written and oral English skills are highly desirable.
Interested candidates could apply by 5.03.2024 to the principal investigator, Dr. Srinivasa Prasad, via the Google form link below.
Preliminary shortlisting will be based on a resume and telephonic/audio-visual interview within two weeks of the last date of application. For the final in-person interview, the candidate will be informed through e- mail for an interview. No TA/DA will be provided in case of an in-person interview. Selected candidate may be permitted to register for the Ph.D. program of BITS-Pilani, subject to the fulfillment of the requirements and his/her performance.
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