Position
Available in Virology Group at ICGEB, New Delhi
POST: Research
Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow (Dr. Shahid Jameel’s lab)
PROJECT TITLE: The role of microRNAs in the
pathogenesis of HIV/AIDS and their utility as biomarkers of disease progression
and therapy failure
QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD in any branch of modern
biology from a reputed institution plus evidence of prior experience in at
least any two of the following.
• Virus infection in a cell
culture model
• Advanced cloning, mutagenesis,
mammalian cell culture, transfection and expression analysis methods (Real-time
PCR)
• Work with miRNAs or other small
noncoding RNAs
• Advanced bioinformatics and
systems analysis
A strong drive, knowledge,
enthusiasm and commitment to pursue cutting edge research in cell and molecular biology
related to viral systems are important.
OTHER EXPECTATIONS:
The selected
candidate must be able to commit for at least two years. He/She will also be
expected to participate in various scientific activities such as group
meetings, journal club, etc., assist the Principal Investigator in preparation of
reports and occasionally mentor research trainees. Since this is a
collaborative project with the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI), Pune,
occasional travel for project co-ordination may be required.
SALARY: This is a project position and
will therefore have a fixed remuneration provided by the funding agency. The
entry-level monthly salary is Rs. 22,000 plus 30% HRA. There will be no other
benefits.
APPLY: Send your CV (4 pages maximum)
that contains relevant education, training,publications and a short synopsis of
past research. Also include the names of at least 2 referees who will submit
confidential letters of recommendation by email at short notice. Do not include
recommendation letters with the application. Apply by sending a single PDF
document through email to
Chief, Administration
ICGEB, New Delhi
Email: shubha@icgeb.res.in
In the email subject, please
mention “Application for Virology (SJ)”.
The last date for
receiving applications is June 15, 2012
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