BRIC-NIBMG BSc Life Sciences Project Recruitment – Apply Now
Advertisement No. NIBMG/ADMIN/ESTB/PROJ.RECT/2024-25/223 Date: 04-09-2024
Positions available
National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani is an Institute of Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology. The Institute has created the necessary physical infrastructure and critical platform technologies to support research, translation, and training in biomedical genomics. Applications are invited for the position of Project Linked Persons for extramural projects to be executed by the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani. Selected applicants will be appointed for a period of 12 Months. The tenure of appointment may be extended depending on performance and availability of funds.
Project Name: Investigating the Gut Microbiome and Host Epigenomic Profiles in Preterm Stunted Infants at 6 months of Age in a Low to Mid Socioeconomic Neighborhood of North India
Principal Investigator’s name: Dr. Souvik Mukherjee
Research Description:
Stunting is a global problem; 25% of children less than 5 years are stunted. It is represented as the percentage of children, whose length (height) for age is less than -2 S.D. below WHO’s Child Growth Standard median. India has the highest number of stunted children (40.6 million; 38.4% annually), representing one-third of the global
burden. Preterm born and low birth weight babies who survive are more likely to face developmental retardation, poor immunity, and consistent infections resulting in stunting. The prevalence of stunting in children at 6 months of age is around 16-20% and it is even higher in preterm infants (35%). Preterm babies are at a higher risk for anthropometric short stature during childhood. Hence, in our study, we will focus on the preterm born stunted infants only. The gut microbiome colonization significantly differs between preterm and term infants and is thought to play a major role in shaping their initial immunity. The gut microbiome composition slowly develops from birth and any imbalance in them can be linked with reduced immunity and future health problems. Other studies have shown that specific gut microbial pathways produce metabolites that can alter host gene expression profiles by epigenetic modifications. This gut microbiome-host epigenome axis impacts several metabolic functions of the human body such as nutrients absorption, regulation of intestinal hormone secretion, host immunity, and inflammatory processes. Here, we propose a study focusing on metagenomic profiles and their role in shaping the DNA methylation patterns for identification of predictive/prognostic biomarkers of stunting in preterm infants at the first six months of life.In this project, the applicant will be responsible for:
- Home collection of saliva and blood samples in the field
- Coordinate specimen transport to CRL or designated laboratory from the field in consultation with the technical leads/team
- Fill relevant forms and maintain the documentation.
- Carry out the daily field and lab activities.
- Ensure smooth operations at the lab processing unit.
- Maintain supplies and infrastructure related requirements.
Place of Work: BRIC-NIBMG, Kalyani, West Bengal, India and CHRD-SAS, New Delhi, India
| Name of the Position & No. of position | Essential Education Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Nature of work & Responsibilities | Consolidated and fixed monthly emolument (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant
1 |
Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or 3-year diploma in Engineering and Technology in Life Science or Medical Science |
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20,000 + 27% HRA Total: 25,400/- |
This position is contractual. The appointment will be initially given for twelve months, which is extendable depending upon performance, requirement of the project, and availability of funds.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates need to send a mail with a copy of the CV to [email protected]. The last date of application is 16-09-2024 (up to 12 midnight). Please visit www.nibmg.ac.in for further information. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The interview will be held only in ON-LINE (Teams Platform) mode.
All Educational, Professional, and Technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/University. Fulfillment of essential qualifications and experience does not automatically entitle a candidate to be shortlisted or called for Interview.
Canvassing in any form or bringing influence will lead to disqualification of the candidate. The decision of NIBMG in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of application, mode of selection, and conduct of interviews will be final and binding on the candidates. In exceptionally meritorious cases, the eligibility requirements may be relaxed by the competent authority.
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