Applications are invited for the VRI Awards from young scientists to work at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Centre (VIDRC), a program centre of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) under the mentorship of its faculty. An ideal candidate would hold a recent PhD in any area of modern biology with preference given to those with interest and expertise in infectious diseases/vaccine research. Those likely to complete their PhD programme in the next three months are eligible to apply.
The Award shall normally be for the duration of three years which may be extended by two more years, subject to satisfactory progress, based on a review by the committee of experts and their recommendation. The Award carries a consolidated stipend of Rs. 40,000/- per month. The awardee shall not be entitled to draw any other fellowship or salary.
For application, send your recent bio-data with copies of up to two key publications in SCI-citied journals to Administrative Officer (P &A) at the below address by 15th Feb, 2011. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview for the final selection.
TRANSLATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
(Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India)
496, Udyog Vihar, Phase III,
Gurgaon-122016 (Haryana)
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