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IIPE Bioinformatics Research Project Job – Applications Invited Now

Ref No: IIPE/R&D/926/ICMR-02 Date: 19-06-2024

Senior Research Fellow Under ICMR funded Research Project

Applications are invited from motivated and eligible candidates under the research project at Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Visakhapatnam. The details of the position are given below:

Name of the Position: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Number of Position(s): 1

Project Title: Molecular modelling and Simulation studies to get insights into the inhibitor binding site in Isocitrate Dehydrogenase-1 mutants: In silico and experimental studies to develop novel anti-cancer therapeutics

Name of the PI and email-id: Dr. Polamarasetty Aparoy ([email protected])

Sanction Number with date: No. ISRM/12(42)/2022 dated 20-03-2023

Tenure of the Project: Till 31/03/2026

Job Description:

The Candidate is expected to perform:

1. Molecular simulations/Bioinformatics (or) Biochemistry & Molecular Biology experiments.
2. Report writing & Presentations.

Essential Qualification(s):

M.Tech. in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/any stream of Biology (Life Sciences)
(or)
M.Sc./B.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/any stream of Biology (Life Sciences) with 2 years of Research/Industry Experience

Desirable Qualification(s): Relevant experience as per job description.

Age limit and Relaxation (if any): 35 years (2 years relaxation in case of women candidates)

Fellowship (consolidated range) and term of appointment:

Rs. 35,000/- + HRA as per ICMR norms
Initial

appointment for 12 months. Depending upon the performance of candidate, further extension will be considered.

Application deadline date and Time: 01-07-2024 (i.e., Monday), 11:59 PM
Shortlisted Candidates will be informed regarding the date and time of Interview by the PI. Mere possession of essential qualification doesn’t guarantee an invitation to the interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and as per the requirement of the project. No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates not called for interview.

The selected candidate may be considered for admission into Institute’s PhD Program based on satisfactory performance & eligibility through a separate process as per Institute norms.

How to Apply:

Eligible and interested candidates are requested to send the scan copy of filled application form with a copy of self-attested certificates to the Principal Investigator via e-mail with subject line “ICMR – SRF – <Name of Candidate>” on or before application deadline.

Refer Annexure-I (Terms and Conditions) before applying for the Position.

Terms & Conditions:

1. Scrutiny/Selection committee of IIPE Visakhapatnam reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates.
2. Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on merit and experience of the available candidates. Short-listed candidates will be notified for interview and decision of selection committee will be final.
3. The date and time of interview will be informed by email to candidates and hence a valid email ID should be provided by the candidate in the application.
4. Qualification should be from a recognised University. Mere fulfilling of essential qualification does not guarantee for interview call or selection.
5. Eligibility and age will be considered as on the last date of application.
6. Candidates should furnish original certificates at the time of interview & joining.
7. The post to be filled up only on purely temporary basis and is co-terminus with the project.
8. The appointment can be terminated with one-month notice or one-month salary from either side without assigning any reason.
9. The appointment against this post is temporary and the incumbent selected shall have no claim for terminal benefits / regular appointment under institute or contention of her/his in any other project.
10. Benefits of provident fund, CCA, TA/DA, Medical benefits etc. are not applicable.
11. No TA/DA shall be paid to attend interview or joining post and candidates should have make her/his own arrangement for stay for interview/joining.
12. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification and disciplinary action.
13. Selected candidates are required to take insurance to cover medical treatment for self and accident insurance for self. This insurance cover must be maintained by the candidates during the entire period of employment under the project, failing which salary will not be released.

Check List for Submission of Application:

1. Filled Application Form with signature.
2. Self-Attested copies of
   a. DoB Proof / 10th Class certificate.
   b. Bachelor’s degree and Mark sheets
   c. Master’s degree and Mark sheets
   d. Research Experience Certificate (Minimum 2 years) – If applicable.
   e. List of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
   f. Summary of Technical Expertise of the applicant (Max 250 words)
   Merge all of the above in a single pdf and send email to the PI as per the instructions provided in the advertisement.

Download the application format here

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