Vacancy for M.Pharm, M.Sc as Senior Research Fellow at Institute of Life Sciences

Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals for the following position.

Post : Senior Research Fellow - Chromatin & Epigenetics: (01 no.)

Project Title : Auxiliary subunits of human SWI/SNF complex in normal myelopoiesis and leukemia.
Fellowship : Rs. 35,000/- per month+ @ 16% HRA

Eligibility Criteria : Candidates should have passed their M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.V.Sc. or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences or allied subjects (Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Microbiology etc.) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade point (50% for OBC/SC/ST) and at least two years of research experience. Candidates should have qualified NET-JRF/ NET-LS/GATE/ICAR NET or any other national level examination. A copy of your CV (with two referees) must be provided along with the application.

Desirable : Candidates with expertise in programming, knowledge of ‘R’ (Bioconductor), statistics, Python, and C++, knowledge/hands-on experience in handling next-generation sequencing data and/or training in molecular biology would be preferred. Candidates are requested to provide a short write up on their programming skills.
Age Limit : The upper age limit of the candidate should be below 32 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation will be given to the candidates as per Govt. of India rules.

Interested and eligible candidates may download the application form from the institute website (www.ils.res.in ) and apply along with the self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates and experience details to “The Director, Institute of Life Sciences, Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar-751023”. Super scribe the envelope with "Advt. no. / Date & Application for the position of Senior Research Fellow”. The decision of the Director regarding the selection of candidates will be final and no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard. Applications received after the last date will not be accepted.

Last date for receiving an application : 14.04.2021
Date of display of shortlisted candidates in the ILS website : 16.04.2021
Date & time of interview : will be notified on the website
All communication will be through e-mail. No separate call letter will be issued to the candidates.