National Institute of Technology, Warangal (Deemed University) , formerly known as Regional Engineering College, was established in 1959. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone for this institute on October 10, 1959, the first in the chain of 30 NITs (formerly known as RECs) in the country. The Institute is well known for its dedicated faculty, staff and the state-of-the art infrastructure conducive to a healthy academic environment.The Institute is constantly striving to achieve higher levels of technical excellence. Evolving a socially relevant and yet internationally acceptable curriculum, implementing innovative and effective teaching methodologies and focusing on the wholesome development of the students are our concerns.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Applications are invited from the interested candidates for a temporary post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the ongoing research project sponsored by DST-SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.

Project Title : Characterization and validation of tyrosine aminotransferase from Leishmania donovani as a potential drug target

Tenure of the project : 3 years

Essential Qualification
1. First class in M. Sc. (Biochemistry / Biotechnology) B.E / B.Tech/ orEquivalent degree in Biotechnology / Industrial Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering/ Biomedical Engineering
OR
2. First class in ME / M.Tech / MS in Biotechnology / Industrial Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Computational Biology / Biopharmaceutical technology
3. In the case of SC/ST candidates, the eligibility criteria is CumulativeGrade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 on a 10 point scale gradingsystem, or not less than 55% marks in aggregate.
4. Candidates with GATE / NET scores will be preferred.

Desired qualifications : Prior knowledge/experience in Molecular biology techniques, Protein expression/Purification/ cell culture

Emoluments : Rs. 31,000/- pm for first 2 years and 35,000/- pm for third year. HRA as per institute rules. The selected candidate is also eligible for on campus Hostel &Mess facilities at their own expenses.

Job Requirements
The selected candidates need to work for the progress of the project by performing experiments in Cell culture, Molecular cloning, Gel electrophoresis, Protein purification, etc. and Preparation of research reports.

Interested candidates may submit their application using below given format for “JRF- Application” along with curriculum vitae and photocopies of certificates in support of educational/professional qualifications. Application should be sent in a closed cover with a superscription on the cover “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow (DST-SERB)” on or before 03.06.2019 (Monday) via Post to the address mentioned below.

List of eligible candidates will be announced in the institute website and also intimated through e-mail or phone.

NOTE: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application should be sent to:
Dr. Prakash Saudagar (Principal Investigator)
Assistant Professor
Department of Biotechnology
National Institute of Technology Warangal – 506 004
Telangana State, India.
E-Mail: ps@nitw.ac.in