Regular Scientist Position at CDFD-Research institute in Hyderabad, India

Designation/Position- Regular Scientist Position at CDFD

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, India, invites applications for the Regular Scientist Position at CDFD from eligible and interested candidates.

About- The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD; www.cdfd.org.in), Hyderabad, is a premier autonomous R & D Institute under the Societies Act funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, that has been established to provide services in DNA fingerprinting and diagnosis of genetic disorders, and to undertake high-quality basic research in different areas of modern biology. Regular Scientist Position at CDFD

Research/Job Area- Various

Location- Hyderabad

Eligibility/Qualification/Job/Position Description- 

• Project Scientist – III 

Age Limit: 45 years 

Emoluments :  ` 78,000/-+ 24% HRA

Essential Qualifications: 

• Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; and
  • Seven years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services 

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Experience in working on molecular biology techniques, cell cultures, next-generation sequencing analysis etc
  • Experience in supervising staff/students 

Nature of Duty:

• Overall supervision of laboratory focused on Pediatric rare genetic disorders
• Oversee recruitment of patients with rare diseases via co-ordination with collaborating centers
• Supervise staff for undertaking cell biology and molecular biology experiments
• Preparation of project report/Manuscript writing

• Project Scientist – II  

Age Limit: 40 years  

Emoluments :  ` 67,000/-+ 24% HRA

Essential Qualifications: 

• Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; and
• Three years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services

Desirable Qualifications: 

1. Experience in working with analysis of next-generation sequencing/microarray data from whole exome/genome/transcriptome sequencing
2. Experience in the development of pipelines for analysis of next-generation sequencing analysis

Nature of Duty:

1. Analysis of exome/genome sequencing data from pediatric rare genetic diseases
2. Preparation of reports for patients
3. Oversee the development of pipelines for analysis of next-generation sequencing analysis
4. Preparation of project report/Manuscript writing

(3)  Project Scientist – I

Age Limit: 35 years  

Emoluments: 56,000/-+ 24% HRA

Essential Qualifications: 

Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; and

Desirable Qualifications: 

1. Experience in working with generation and/or analysis of next-generation sequencing data from whole exome/genome/transcriptome sequencing
2. Experience in the development of pipelines for analysis of next-generation sequencing analysis

Nature of Duty:

1. Generation and implementation of NGS-based protocols to address research questions related to genomics/transcriptomics/metagenomics.
2. Analysis of exome/genome sequencing data  generated from prokaryotes and eukaryotes
3. Generation and implementation of pipelines for analysis of next-generation sequencing data analysis
4. Preparation of project report/Manuscript writing

(4)  Research Associate – I  

Age Limit: 40 years  

Emoluments : 47,000/-+ 24% HRA

Essential Qualifications: 

Ph.D./MD/MS or equivalent degree OR 3 years experience of research after MVSc/MPharm/ME/MTech with atleast one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed Journal

Desirable Qualifications: 

Experience in next-generation sequencing/microarray analysis and report making as well as the development of pipelines for the same

OR

Research experience in CRISPR-Cas9 mediated genome editing OR NGS-based techniques like ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, and WGS. Practical knowledge of NGS-data analysis will be a plus.

OR

Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in protein production, protein pull-down and co-immunoprecipitation techniques. Practical knowledge of immunofluorescence analysis and confocal microscopy will be a plus.

OR

Experience in protein biochemistry and mammalian cell biology and/or fruitfly genetics.

Nature of Duty:

1. Analysis of exome/genome sequencing data from pediatric rare genetic diseases
2. Preparation of reports for patients
3. Development of pipelines for analysis of next-generation sequencing analysis
4. Preparation of project report/Manuscript writing

OR

Generation of knock-in cell lines. Cell-based assays on generated cell lines. Sample preparation for NGS analysis.

OR

The candidate will drive a research project based on the preliminary results provided.

OR

The selected candidate will conduct collaborative research using fruitflies and mammalian cell lines as model systems to characterize novel genes responsible for inherited single-gene disorders functionally.

(5) Senior Project Associate  

Age Limit: 40 years  

Emoluments : 42,000/-+ 24% HRA

Essential Qualifications: 

Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or  equivalent; and Four years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services

OR

Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications: 

Experience in cell culture/molecular biology techniques/next-generation sequencing/microarray analysis

Nature of Duty:

1. Conduct molecular biology experiments for next-generation sequencing like DNA/RNA extraction, PCR etc
2. Analysis of next-generation sequencing data
3. Sanger sequencing
4. Report writing and manuscript preparation

How to Apply- 

• Interested candidates, who fulfill the above conditions, should apply in the prescribed application form ONLINE, wherein the candidate is also required to submit a Statement of Purpose (maximum 200 words) emphasizing how his/her experience/expertise will contribute to research programs of CDFD. The link for the application form is available at (link to be provided).
• Please upload soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, and reservation category (if applicable).
• Please get in touch with <empcrcrmt@cdfd.org.in> for any queries. The last date for submitting online applications is 18.01.2023.

Last Date for Apply– 18 January 2023

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