JRF in DBT sanctioned project

Bits Pilani; Goa; On-site; INR 346,000 - 413,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hostel accommodation

Job summary

Bits Pilani Goa Campus invites applications for the position of JRF in the Department of Chemistry for a Department of Biotechnology sponsored project on therapeutics to treat cataract. The project involves cloning, expression and purification of recombinant proteins and their biophysical characterization.

It also aims to test the efficacy of small molecules to inhibit cataract onset via in vitro experiments, cell culture and animal model-based studies.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or M.Tech with NET/GATE or equivalent may apply.
• Hands-on experience in basic molecular biology techniques, mutagenesis and cell culture is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clone, express and purify recombinant proteins and perform their biophysical characterization.
• Test efficacy of small molecules to inhibit cataract onset using in vitro, cell culture and animal model-based experiments.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Mutagenesis

Cell culture

Education

M.Sc. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences

M.Tech in Biotechnology

Job description

Position of JRF in the Department of Chemistry at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for a Department of Biotechnology sponsored research project on therapeutics to treat cataract.

Co-Principal Investigator:

Prof. Angshuman Sarkar, Ph.D., FRSB

Broad area of Research:

Protein Biochemistry and Biophysical chemistry

Project Details:

• i) This project will involve cloning, expression & purification of recombinant proteins and their biophysical characterization.
• ii) To test efficacy of small molecules in inhibiting cataract onset using in vitro experiments, cell culture and animal model-based experiments.

Duration of the project:

2.5 years. (The appointment will be renewed every year based on satisfactory performance).

Accommodation:

Hostel accommodation will be provided subjected to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.

Qualification:

Candidates with M.Sc. (Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences) or M.Tech. (Biotechnology) having NET/GATE/other equivalent exam may apply. Candidates having Hands on experience on basic molecular biology techniques, mutagenesis, cell culture will have added advantage.

Selected candidate will get a chance to register for Ph.D. program at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus after at least 6 months of joining (subjected to successful clearance of Ph.D. admission process).