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Research Associate I Position in NCBS (on Contract Basis), Bangalore, India

August 22, 2021

Designation/Position- Research Associate I Position in NCBS

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore invites application for Research Associate I Position in NCBS

About- NCBS is a premier research institute with all the necessary facilities that a research scientist may need. Research interests of our faculty members lie in the frontier areas of biology, and the science at NCBS (a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research ) uses experimental and computational approaches in the study of molecules, cells and organisms. We aim to understand biology at each of these levels to advance an integrated view of life processes. The talent and drive of our students and faculty members continues to show us the way to good science. Scientific Officer Position in NCBS

Research/Job Area- Biological sciences

Location- National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore

Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential

PhD in biological sciences (awarded or thesis submitted)
Excellent written and verbal communication required with exceptional organizational skills
Knowledge in the use of personal computers and their applications

Desirable

Prior hands-on experience in working either with (i) multicolor flow cytometry including staining, data acquisition and analysis on FlowJo or (ii) pathogenic micro-organisms (BSL-2, BSL-3)
Prior publications in immunology and/or infectious disease

Age limit:40 years

Job/Position Description-

Applications are invited for the post of research associate to work on an exciting project designed to understand the mechanisms that underlie the magnitude, breadth and durability of humoral and cellular immune responses to vaccination against viral infections in humans.

The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following functions:

Work as part of a team to organize and perform experiments
Work with primary human samples to archive and perform complex immunological and biochemical assays, multicolor flow cytometry and neutralization assays
Work with mammalian expression systems for protein purification
Design, validate, document, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments
Responsible for analyzing and interpreting data using appropriate statistical methods
Develop and maintain knowledge of immunology and virology of infectious diseases, particularly SARS-CoV-2
Able to adhere to and work against clearly defined timelines and schedules
Maintain accurate records, produce periodic reports, make scientific presentations and contribute to manuscript writing as required by the project manager

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 12 months

Salary: Remuneration will be as per Department of Science and Technology norms.

How to Apply-

Interested applicants should email to (email: bliscimmunology@gmail.com) enclosing:

1. CV (with the names and contact details of at least two scientific referees)

2. Cover letter

Please mention the advertisement number in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview, which may comprise multiple rounds to assess the candidate’s fit for the position.