Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), an autonomous Institute established by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, at Bangalore, invites applications from suitable candidates for a Research Scientist/Scientific Manager to establish and manage a Membrane Protein Expression Facility.
POST: Scientific Manager: Membrane Protein Expression Facility
DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of Prof. S. Ramaswamy, inStem and Collaborative Scientific Chair Prof. Jeff Abramson, UCLA , the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the newly developed Membrane Protein Expression Facility (MPEF). Specifically, we are looking for an experienced person to implement state-of-the-art instrumentation and methodology to apply high-throughput screening and stability testing for heterologously overexpressed membrane proteins in eukaryotic expression systems. The person will be expected to travel between UCLA and inStem as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintaining a large library of clones.
• Mastering over expression utilizing heterologous platforms including yeast and mammalian cells.
• Designing and optimizing screening assays.
• Implementing standard protocols and procedures to be followed by staff of the MPEF.
• Assisting in the design, optimization and implementation of membrane protein expression.
• Training and assisting researchers to use the instrumentation and perform over expression and isolation of membrane proteins.
• Management and supervision of all the activities performed in the MPEF.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or equivalent.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Familiarity with heterologous protein expression using yeast and/or mammalian cells.
LANGUAGES:
• English both spoken and written is essential.
START DATE: December 1, 2011 or later.
TENURE: This position is funded by inStem and is initially for three years, extendable to five based on requirements and performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
An application package consisting of the following information should be sent by email to valsalan@ncbs.res.in with the subject heading “Application for position in MPEF”:
• Up-to-date CV with names and contact details of two referees
• 2-3 page summary of your research career to date and your future goals
Applications will be accepted till the position is filled by a suitable candidate.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://instem.res.in/career/academic-related
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