Great opportunity as Research Associate at Institute of Life Science

Pharmaceuticalcarrier; Khordha; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institute in India is seeking a Research Associate-I to conduct research on natural compounds from marine bioresources. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Life Sciences, experience in cell culture and molecular biology, and at least two first-author papers. The position offers a fellowship of Rs. 47,000/- plus HRA. Applications must be submitted by 28th February 2023.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in any branch of Life Science.
• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology work.
• Research experience in Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or Infectious Diseases is preferred.
• At least two first-author papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the therapeutic potential of natural compounds.
• Work under the guidance of a principal investigator.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Research experience in Cell Biology

Research experience in Cancer Biology

Research experience in Infectious Diseases

Education

Ph.D. in any branch of Life Science

Job description

Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) was established in the year 1989 as an autonomous institute under the administrative control of Govt. of Odisha. In 2002, it was taken over by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.

Project & Eligibility :

The eligibility criteria for a Research Associate-I position in the project “Assessment and Evaluation of Therapeutic Potential of Natural Compounds of selected Marine Bioresources under the Marine Bioresource and Biotechnology Network Programme” at the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar include:

1. A Ph.D. degree in any branch of Life Science.
2. Experience in cell culture and molecular biology work.
3. Research experience in Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or Infectious Diseases is preferred.
4. The candidate should have at least two first-author papers in peer-reviewed reputed journals (PubMed listed).

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting research on the therapeutic potential of natural compounds of selected marine bioresources and will work under the guidance of a principal investigator.

Fellowship :The position comes with a fellowship of Rs. 47,000/- + @16% HRA.

It is also mentioned that candidates should ensure that their applications reach the specified address within the deadline. Late applications will not be considered. The institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions or cancel the recruitment process at any time without assigning any reason. The decision of the institute regarding selection of candidates will be final and binding.

It is important for interested candidates to carefully read the instructions and eligibility criteria before applying. The institute may also conduct a written test or other selection procedures as deemed necessary.

The selected candidate will not have any right to claim, either explicit or implicit, for any post in the Institute of Life Sciences. Only the names of shortlisted candidates will be published on the Institute website, and no separate call letter will be issued. No travel allowances or daily allowances will be provided for attending the interview. The final decision on the selection of candidates will be made by the Director, and no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Important Dates:

Applications must be received by 28th February 2023, and the names of the shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the Institute’s website on 3rd March 2023. The date and time of the interview will be notified on the website.

Note :Please note that all communication will be conducted through email, and no separate call letter will be issued to candidates.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.