JRF VACANCY AT IISER, MOHALI

POST: Junior Research Fellow

PROJECT TITLE: Structure-function studies on Vibrio cholerae cytolysin, a membrane damaging, pore-forming toxin

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project is aimed toward understanding the structure-function relationship of a cytolytic beta-barrel pore-forming toxin produced by the Gram-negative bacteria Vibrio cholerae. We intend to apply diverse methods of biophysics, biochemistry, and cell biology to explore the structure-function mechanism of this Vibrio cholerae cytolysin protein.

SPONSORING AGENCY: Department of Biotechnology (DBT).

POSITIONS: 1

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: M.Sc.in any branch of Life Sciences with excellent academic record, and having passed the NET (CSIR/UGC/LS) or GATE exams (Payment of emoluments will be made in accordance with DST O.M. no.A.20020/11/97-IFD dtd.31.03.2010).

DURATION: 2 years. Upon satisfactory performance employment may be extended for the 3rd year.

EMOLUMENTS: As per DST rules

HOW TO APPLY?
Applications should be sent by E-mail only to: Dr. Kausik Chattopadhyay (E-mail: kausik@iisermohali.ac.in). The subject of the e-mail should state "Application for project position at IISER Mohali". The body of the e-mail should contain a brief (one paragraph only) description of why you want to work in this project. A detailed biodata (clearly mentioning  academic qualifications) should be attached as a PDF file (no other document formats are acceptable) with the e-mail.

E-mail: kausik@iisermohali.ac.in

LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 17:00 IST, August 20, 2011.

NOTE: Incomplete applications or those received after August 20, 2011 will not be considered.