Pondicherry University Project Associate Job In DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Funded Project

Pondicherry University Project Associate Job In DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Funded Project

Pondicherry University Project Associate Job In DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Funded Project. MSc Bioinformatics/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Life Sciences job. Project Associate job. Pondicherry University junior research fellow jobs. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below

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Applications are invited from the eligible, and highly motivated candidates for the Project Associate-I positions under DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance sponsored project in the Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University.

Name of the Post: Project Associate-I

No. of Posts: 02

Name of the Project: Discovering novel effector proteins for histone arginine modifications and deciphering their epigenetic roles (Ref: IA/I/21/2/505918)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Arunkumar Dhayalan, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry – 605 104.

Duration: Two years.

The offer will be initially for one year that can be extended further based on the performance of incumbents and the continuation of the project.

After two years, there is also a possibility to extend these positions as Project Associate-II for three more years, subject to the continuation of the project, performance of incumbents, and availability of funds.

 Nature of the position: The positions are temporary and co-terminus with the project

How to apply?

• All interested and eligible candidates are required to send their CV along with self-attested scanned copies of original documents related to educational qualification, CSIR-UGC NET (JRF or LS), or GATE, or any such exam conducted by Govt. of India agencies like DBT, DST, ICAR, ICMR, etc. through email to Dr. Arunkumar Dhayalan at [email protected].
• The email application should reach on or before 28-04-2023. All the applications will be scrutinized, and the shortlisted candidates will be notified through E-mail only.
• Selection will be made on the basis of interview by the duly constituted selection committee.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate to be called for an Interview. The interview will be conducted either online or offline mode.
• Pondicherry University reserves the right to withdraw the advertised post at any time without assigning any reason if the circumstances warrant it. The right is also reserved with the University either to fill or not to fill the post and its decision, in this regard shall be final.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• These positions are purely temporary.
• For any clarification, please contact Dr. Arunkumar Dhayalan at [email protected].

Nature of the Job: The lab is primarily interested in understanding how histone arginine modifications are recognized by the reader or effector proteins and translate the complex histone code into functions.

The Project Associates hired for these positions will involve in various experiments pertaining to the field of epigenetics to identify and characterize the readers of histone modifications. The Project Associates will have the opportunity to learn various cutting-edge methods in molecular biology and epigenetics fields such as Peptide affinity chromatography, Peptide array-based studies, ChIP, ChIP-Seq, ChIP-western, Cut and Tag and Cut and Run methods., RNA Seq, Isothermal titration calorimetry, CRISPR-Cas9 mediated knockouts in mammalian cells etc. The Project Associates are also expected to participate in the regular laboratory activities, including maintaining inventories and ordering products related to the project.

Essential Qualification: M.Sc. with minimum 55% marks (or a CGPA of 5.5 in 10 point scale) in any branch of Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Bioinformatics.

Desirable qualification:

1. Qualification in any of the national level eligibility tests in the relevant subject for research like CSIR-UGC NET (JRF or LS), or GATE or any such exam conducted by Govt. of India agencies like DBT, DST, ICAR, ICMR, etc.
2. Experience or exposure to molecular biology and biochemical methods.

Fellowship amount:

1. For the first two years as Project Associate-I
   ♦ Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA per month for the candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (JRF or LS), or GATE or any such exam conducted by Govt. of India agencies like DBT, DST, ICAR, ICMR, etc.
   ♦ Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA per month for non-NET/GATE candidates.
2. For the third or subsequent years as Project Associate-II
   ♦ Rs. 35,000/- plus HRA per month for the candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (JRF or LS), or GATE or any such exam conducted by Govt. of India agencies like DBT, DST, ICAR, ICMR, etc.
   ♦ Rs. 28,000/- plus HRA per month for non-NET/GATE candidates.

Before you apply for this vacancy make sure to check out the possible interview questions for the role of Project Associate-I at Pondicherry University

1. Can you tell us about your experience with molecular biology and biochemical methods?
   Answer: Yes, I have hands-on experience with molecular biology and biochemical methods during my previous research projects. I have worked with techniques such as PCR, cloning, protein purification, western blotting, and enzyme assays.
2. How do you plan to contribute to this project?
   Answer: I plan to contribute to this project by working on the identification and characterization of readers of histone modifications using the cutting-edge methods mentioned in the job description. I also aim to participate in the regular laboratory activities and maintain inventories related to the project.
3. How familiar are you with the techniques mentioned in the job description?
   Answer: I am familiar with some of the techniques mentioned in the job description, such as ChIP, western blotting, and RNA sequencing. However, I am eager to learn new techniques such as Peptide affinity chromatography, Peptide array-based studies, and Cut and Run methods, which are mentioned in the job description.
4. How do you handle challenging experimental situations or results?
   Answer: I handle challenging experimental situations or results by reviewing the literature and consulting with my colleagues and supervisor. I believe that discussing the issue with others and seeking their opinions can lead to a better understanding of the problem and potential solutions.
5. Can you give an example of a project you worked on that required critical thinking and problem-solving skills?
   Answer: During my master’s degree, I worked on a project that involved identifying a novel signaling pathway involved in apoptosis in cancer cells. I encountered several challenges during the project, such as low protein yield and issues with the experimental design. To overcome these challenges, I reviewed the literature, consulted with my supervisor, and modified the experimental protocol. Ultimately, we were able to identify a novel protein involved in apoptosis, which was published in a peer-reviewed journal.

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