Project Scientists Position in NCBS on Contract Basis, TIFR, Bangalore, India

May 18, 2023

Project Scientists Position in NCBS, TIFR, Bangalore, India

Designation/Position- Project Scientists Position in NCBS

The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore, invites applications for Project Scientists Position in NCBS from eligible and interested candidates

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 to study molecules, cells and organisms. We aim to understand biology at each level to advance an integrated view of life processes. Our students and faculty members’ talent and drive continue to show us the way to good science. Project Scientists 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
Prior experience in working with infectious agents and biological specimens in BSL-2, BSL-3
Strong experience in culture and manipulation of M. tuberculosis
Prior experience in infection assays in cellular and animal models of TB
Excellent written and verbal communication is required with exceptional organizational skills
Knowledge of the use of personal computers and their applications

Highly Desirable

Prior publications in infectious disease
Prior experience in either biochemistry and molecular biology, or assay miniaturisation/assay development including working with automated / semi-automated liquid handling platforms

Age limit: 35 years

Job/Position Description-

NCBS invite applications from talented and motivated candidates to work on exciting projects related to molecular and cellular mechanisms involving host-pathogen interactions during M. tuberculosis infections in cellular and animal infection models.

Job description:

Perform hands-on laboratory work, independently or together with colleagues in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories
Responsible for the design, validation, documentation and troubleshooting of laboratory experiments
Responsible for the generation of reliable and reproducible data, analysing and interpreting data using appropriate statistical methods
Responsible for carrying out laboratory experiments including but not limited to culture, genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Mtb, infection assays such as cell culture and animal models of infections and drug testing
Ensuring the availability of all paper and electronic records relating to experiments performed
Preparing regular reports and summaries of the work performed
Maintaining strict adherence to timeliness/punctuality scheduled in advance

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension

Salary: on par with Project scientist 1 DST positions.

How to Apply-

Documents required to apply:

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

2. Cover letter explaining briefly why you are suited for this application

Steps to apply:

Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
Step 2: You will receive a user ID and password on your registered email ID.
Step 3: Using your ID and password, you can fill in the application by clicking on “Submit Application”
Step 4: Once you fill in the application, you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.
Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking “SUBMIT”.
Step 6: All essential certificates ie proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the ONLINE application.