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 and Research Associate position under BFI funded project
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate in the Department of Biological Sciences at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, for a Blockchain For Impact sponsored research project titled “Non-viral biocompatible nanotechnology-based strategies for siRNA/shRNA/AON delivery towards clinical development for Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy therapeutics, BFI_24_114.”
Principal Investigator : Prof. Meenal Kowshik
Co-Investigator : Prof. Indrani Talukdar
Broad area of Research : The project involves the development of biocompatible nanomaterial-based delivery of siRNA and ASOs based therapeutics for Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy. The nanocarrier will be functionalized for efficient uptake of the therapeutics by the target cells to achieve high selectivity and better bioavailability. Cell culture and animal studies will be carried out to study the efficiency of delivery and expression profile of the target therapeutics.
Duration of the project : 18 months
Fellowship Amount (Rs.) : Research Associate - 56,000/- pm + HRA 18%
Junior Research Fellow – 37,000/- pm
Accommodation : Hostel accommodation may be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.
Qualification : For Research Associate : First-class postgraduate degree including the integrated PG degree with Ph.D in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology or related areas from reputed University/Institute.
For Junior Research Fellow : First-class postgraduate degree including the integrated PG degree in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology or related areas. It is desirable that the candidate has qualified National Eligibility Tests- CSIR / UGC NET including lectureship or equivalent and/or GATE. Prior exposure to animal cell culture techniques, molecular biology techniques, experience in animal handling will be an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may send application and curriculum vitae with details of research experience to the principal investigator (email: meenal@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in) by 25 Sept-2024. Use the subject line as ‘BFI application_your name’. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via e-mail for interview. Selected candidate for JRF position will get a chance to apply for PhD degree at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus (Rules of PhD program for BITS Pilani are applicable).
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