BRIC-NIBMG Project Research Fellow Job – Apply Now
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL GENOMICS
(An Autonomous Institution of the Government of India)
P.O.: N.S.S., Kalyani 741251, West Bengal, INDIA
www.nibmg.ac.in
Advertisement No: NIBMG/ADMIN/ESTB/Advt./2024-25/ 322
Date: 20-12-2024
Project Title: Influence of Host Genomic Alterations on Atopic Dermatitis and Involvement of Gut-Skin Metagenomic Axis
Project Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Project linked Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to join our project on Atopic Dermatitis (AD) funded by West Bengal DST-BT. The JRF will collect and process biospecimen, including blood, skin swabs, skin tissue, and stool samples, from hospital OPDs in coordination with clinicians and patients. They will isolate microbial and host DNA/RNA, perform molecular biology techniques such as PCR and sequencing, microbiological culture, and coordinate data analysis, report generation, and visualization. The project aims to investigate host-microbiome interactions, identify microbial and genetic markers associated with AD susceptibility. The role also includes developing SOPs, maintaining GLP standards, documenting daily lab activities, and managing stock and purchase indenting. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful translational research.
Name of the Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of Positions: 1
Remuneration [INR] per month: 25,000/- Consolidated
Essential Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Natural Science, and related disciplines
- Age limit: 35 years as on the last date of application
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in biological sample (Blood, swab, biopsy, stool) handling
- Microbiological culture, host and microbial DNA and RNA isolation, primer designing, PCR and DNA sequencing and analysis
- Prior research experience in the form of Master’s thesis/Summer training etc. involving PCR, microbiological experiments, and DNA sequencing
- Good communication skills
Nature of Duty:
- Sample collection from hospital OPDs by coordinating with clinicians and patients
- Processing of biospecimens collected from hospitals for microbial DNA, RNA isolation
- Performing basic molecular biology laboratory work like PCR and DNA sequencing for both host and microbial samples
- Coordinating with the PI and the data analyst regarding data generation, visualization, analysis interpretation, and report writing
- Formulation of SOPs and maintaining GLP with proper documentation of day-to-day lab activities
- Maintenance of stock and purchase indenting
Additional Information:
- This position is contractual, and appointments will be initially up to 1 year from the date of joining of the selected candidate, extendable depending upon performance, requirement of the project, and availability of funds.
- Interested candidates are requested to apply by filling up the form (Annexure-1) and send the same to the email ID [email protected]. The last date of application is 03-01-2025 (up to 5 PM). Please visit www.nibmg.ac.in for further information.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for an ONLINE interview.
- NIBMG reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility standards/criteria and/or to conduct a screening test to restrict the number of candidates to be called for personal interviews, if so required. 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 applicants. In exceptionally meritorious cases, the eligibility requirements may be relaxed by the competent authority.
- Please visit our website www.nibmg.ac.in for further information.
- 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.
- If selected, the following documents are required at the time of joining:
- Curriculum Vitae along with reprints of publications, if any
- One Passport-size colored photograph
- Self-attested copies of certificates of educational qualifications
- Self-attested copies of experience certificates
- Original and one self-attested copy of Govt. issued photo ID proof (Aadhar Card)
- Original and one self-attested copy of caste certificate (if applicable)
Download the application format here
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