National Centre for Biological Sciences has recently initiated a collaborative program of research with the inStem and the National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences. The program aims to understand the cellular and molecular basis of mental illness with a long-term goal to develop new therapies. The program involves generation and analysis of cellular models using patient derived human induced pluripotent stem cells (HiPSCs) and its differentiated derivatives. We are looking for individuals with relevant experience to assist in studying iPSC derived neural cells using live cell imaging techniques.
Description: Senior Research Fellow positions are available for candidates with cell physiology expertise to work in this program. The appointments will be a fixed term position initially for a period of one (1) year that may be extended up to a maximum of three years depending on the performance of the candidate. The position comes with a consolidated pay based on their qualification and experience.
Qualification: Masters’ degree in a relevant area (neuroscience, biophysics, physiology, biochemistry) from a recognized University.
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in handling live cell imaging/cell biology experiments in a research setting.
Desirable: Experience with calcium imaging.
Salary: As per institute norms.
The position is available immediately.
Age Limit for the above position: Below 35 years
Interested candidates may send in the following documents by email to adbs@ncbs.res.in
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Your most recently updated CV
- Publication list
- Contact details of three professional referees.
NO PAPER APPLICATIONS will be accepted.
NCBS reserves the right to fill or not to fill the posts advertised.
CANDIDATES WHO WISH TO APPLY ONLINE PLEASE FOLLOW THE BELOW PROCEDURE:
Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website ( https://www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal/user/register ) using valid email ID ( you must fill personal details and educational details to register the account ).
Step 2: You will receive an email with one time user activation link to your registered email ID.
Step 3: Click on that activation link to set your password, and then login to our website ( https://www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal/user ) using your username and password.
Step 4: Once you logged in you can apply for job by clicking on "Apply" button in Open Position page.
Step 5: Once you fill in the application you can submit the application by clicking on "Submit" button. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you submit the application.
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The Last date for receipt of applications: 7th November 2016.
Sd/- Administrative Officer