JRF position

Bits Pilani; Varanasi; On-site; INR 413,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hostel accommodation

Job summary

BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to join a SERB-sponsored project on GnRH variants and neuronal physiology. The role requires M.Sc.

in Zoology or related fields with rodent handling and in vivo experimentation skills. Accommodation may be provided and the appointment is for up to 20 months. Preference will be given to CSIR/UGC NET LS or GATE qualified candidates; age limit is 28 years. Joining the Dept.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Zoology/ animal biotechnology/ Neurobiology/ biochemistry.
• Desirable CSIR/UGC NET LS/GATE qualification.

Responsibilities

• JRF will work on SERB sponsored research project in neuroendocrinology and neuronal physiology.

Skills

Rodent handling

In vivo experiments

Molecular biology

Education

M.Sc.

Tools

Zoology

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of one JRF in the Department of Biological Sciences at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for a SERB sponsored research project titled “Investigating the significance of V2 and V3 variants of the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) in the hypothalamic and non-hypothalamic neurons: new insights in neuronal physiology”

Broad area of Research: Neuroendocrinology/ Metabolic disorder/ Alternative splicing

Duration of the project: 20 months

Fellowship Amount (Rs.): Fellowship is available for 20 months. For the 8months years Rs.37,000 + HRA and for the third year Rs.42,000 + HRA for those (i) who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship or GATE or qualified through National Examination of Government Departments and Agencies.

Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates having CSIR/UGC NET LS/GATE and working experience relevant to the project topic. Age limit: 28 years Duration: Up to the termination of project, subject to annual performance review.

Accommodation: Hostel accommodation for the JRF will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.

Qualification:FOR JRF: M.Sc. in one of the fields in Zoology/ animal biotechnology/ Neurobiology/ biochemistry. In depth understanding of molecular biology, neuroendocrinology/ gene regulation and signal transduction is a must. Candidates must be familiar with rodent handling and basic in vivo experiments. Candidate will have to also work in the Dept. of Zoology, BHU, Varanasi.

• Relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates, as per the government guidelines.

by 20/05/2025.