Roles and Responsibilities
The selected JRF will be expected to:
- Culture and maintain bacterial strains, mammalian cell lines.
- Perform molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, cloning, mutagenesis, and sequence analysis
- Carry out protein expression, purification, and enzymatic assays
- Assist in in vitro hostpathogen interaction studies (cell-based assays, adhesion/attachment studies, microscopy where applicable)
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, experimental records, and data documentation
- Assist in procurement, inventory management, and maintenance of laboratory reagents and equipment
- Analyse experimental data and contribute to manuscript preparation, reports, and project presentations
- Support compliance with institutional biosafety and ethical guidelines
Essential Qualifications
- M.Sc. / M.Tech in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline
- Qualification in national eligibility tests (ICMR-JRF/CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/DBT or equivalent) is desirable
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Hands-on experience in microbiology and molecular biology techniques
- Familiarity with bacterial genetics, protein biochemistry, or hostpathogen interaction assays
- Basic knowledge of cell culture and microscopy is an advantage
- Good data management, record-keeping, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a research team
- Strong motivation for research and interest in pursuing a PhD
Fellowship and Tenure
- Fellowship will be as per ICMR norms
- Initial appointment will be for one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements, up to the project duration (3 years).
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following to the Principal Investigator:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with academic details and research experience
- Cover letter briefly describing research interests and suitability for the project
- Contact details of at least two academic referees
