Institute of Bioinformatics Hiring For JRF Position – Apply Now
Institute of Bioinformatics, Bangalore
Ph.D. Training Program
Institute of Bioinformatics (IOB) (https://www.ibioinformatics.org/) is an internationally renowned interdisciplinary research institution founded in 2002 by Dr. Akhilesh Pandey. IOB is a Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) recognized research center. IOB has obtained several grants, including Center of Excellence from key funding bodies such as DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance (Center for Rare Disease Diagnosis, Research, and Training), DBT, DST, and ICMR.
IOB has a strong track record in training interdisciplinary scientists through its Ph.D. program, with 67 students who have graduated, many of whom are now postdoctoral fellows, staff, or faculty at internationally renowned institutions. Over the last two decades, IOB has made seminal contributions in bioinformatics, multi-omics, systems biology, and their application to various basic and clinical research fields. The selected candidates will be enrolled for their Ph.D. at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal.
IOB is inviting applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a Project-based position. The selected candidate will be working on the CSIR-funded project titled:
“Multi-Omics Approach to Study Ion Channels Altered Pathways in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.”
Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold M.Sc./M.Tech in Bioinformatics/Computer Science.
- Preference will be given to candidates with good experience in programming languages (Python/Perl/ R ).
- It is preferable, but not mandatory, that candidates have cleared a national-level examination and procured a research fellowship (e.g., GATE/CSIR/UGC-NET, JRF exams conducted by DBT/ICMR).
- Candidates shortlisted for an interview will be informed by email.
Project Duration:
- The project is for a period of two years, but since the successful applicant is expected to enroll in a Ph.D. program at MAHE, they will be paid until the completion of their Ph.D.
Age Limit:
- The upper age limit for a JRF position is 28 years.
- Candidates from reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and women) are given a relaxation of up to five years.
- Caste certificates should be enclosed along with the application.
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae along with the names and contact information of three references to [email protected].
- Last date for application submission: March 27, 2025 (Thursday).
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