Junior Research Fellow (JRF) OR Project Assistant (PA) at Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST)

Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali (Punjab), an autonomous institution of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has been established under the umbrella of NANO MISSION, initiated by DST to boost research and development in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in India.

Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) OR Project Assistant (PA)

Walk-in-Interview on 8th Feb 2018 for engagement of Project Junior Research Fellow (JRF) OR Project Assistant (PA) in the research project funded by DST-SERB, Government of India, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali.

TITLE OF THE PROJECT: Nanoparticle-mediated inhibition of PRDX2 for selective killing of CHEK2-defective colorectal cancer cells by synthetic lethality

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Rehan Khan, Scientist-B

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One

QUALIFICATION:
Essential: M.Sc./ M.Tech degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Bioscience/ Nano Sciences & Nano-technology with strong desire to work in the area of Cancer Nanomedicine.

Desirable: Candidate having working experience in Western Blotting, immunohistochemistry, mammalian cell culture, animal model will be preferred.

AGE LIMIT: Must not be over 28 years as on 8th Feb 2018 which is relaxable for certain reserved categories as per rules of Government of India.

SALARY: Rs.25000/- (consolidated) for JRF with NET/GATE and Rs.14000/- + HRA (20%) for PA without NET/GATE.

ENGAGEMENT PERIOD: Initially for one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate for next 4 months.

DATE, TIME AND VENUE OF INTERVIEW: 8th February, 2018 from 10.00 am at INST Mohali

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance  for a  maximum of one and  a  half year years

The position is co-terminus with the project. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of INST provided they satisfy eligibility criteria.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Original documents of age proof/ certificates/ degrees/ marksheets and other testimonials must  be presented   along with the self-attested photocopies of these documents at the time of interview.