Call for Junior Research Fellow

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the research project at the Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru.

Title of the project	Combating cancer through alternative approaches: Investigating the antitumor properties of non-typhoidal salmonella in transgenic zebrafish cancer models
Funding agency	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India
Project Investigator	Dr. Anirban Chakraborty (PI)
No. of posts	One
Fellowship	Rs. 31,000/- + 16% HRA
Eligibility	Master's degree in Microbiology / Biomedical Science / Food Safety & Biotechnology / Food Technology / Bioscience/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology / Life Science with minimum 60% marks.
Essential qualification	Practical experience in molecular biology /microbiology/genetic engineering is essential. Prior experience with zebrafish model system is desirable.
Duration	The project is for three years. Yearly extension will be based on annual review of the performance. The position is co-terminus with the project.

Interested candidates can send their application along with CV by email to hr@nitte.edu.in with a copy to anirban@nitte.edu.in and indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in on or before 5 pm of 20 th March 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the same.

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Title of the project	Liquid biopsy for lung cancer: Development of LAMP assays using cell- free DNA for screening of gene mutations that interfere with response to TKIs in patients
Funding agency	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India
Project Investigator	Dr. Gunimala Chakraborty (PI)
No. of posts	One
Fellowship	Rs. 31,000/- + 16% HRA
Eligibility	Master's degree in Microbiology / Biomedical Science / Food Safety & Biotechnology / Food Technology / Bioscience/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology / Life Science with minimum 60% marks.
Essential qualification	Practical experience in molecular biology /bioinformatics /genetic engineering is essential. Prior experience in handling clinical samples and experience with advanced DNA-based techniques is desirable.
Duration	The project is for three years. Yearly extension will be based on annual review of the performance. The position is co-terminus with the project.

Interested candidates can send their application along with CV by email to hr@nitte.edu.in with a copy to gunimala@nitte.edu.in and indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in on or before 5 pm of 20 th March 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the same.