Project Associate

NCBS; India; In loco; INR 480.000 - 720.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) in Bengaluru, invites applications for a Project Associate. Two fixed-term positions for candidates with strong cell and molecular biology background, initially for one year and renewable subject to performance.

Salary as per institute norms, on-site posting. Selected candidates will work on iPSC lines, neural differentiation, organoid generation and genome editing for disease modelling, collaborating with a

Competenze

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline with two years of research experience.
• Experience in molecular biology is essential.
• Desirable but not mandatory: stem cell culture or genome editing.

Mansioni

• Work on creation and analysis of human iPSC lines, neural differentiation and organoid generation.
• Apply genome editing techniques for disease modelling.
• Collaborate with team and manage independent tasks.

Conoscenze

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Data analysis

Formazione

Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

POSITION: PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM)
National Centre for Biological Sciences

No of vacancies: 02 positions

Age Limit for the above position : Below 35 years

Place of Posting: CBM - NCBS, Bengaluru (only onsite)

The Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) is an exciting scientific venture of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the National Institute for Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), supported by the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. CBM undertakes cutting-edge research in the area of human mental illness with the goal of discovering novel and better methods for the diagnosis and clinical management of these patients. The program involves the generation and analysis of cellular models using patient‑derived human‑induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and their differentiated brain tissue.

We are seeking individuals with a strong passion for research in this area, focused on the creation and analysis of human‑induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines, neural differentiation, organoid generation and the application of genome editing technology for disease modelling.

Description : Two (2) Project Associate positions are available for a candidate with cell and molecular biology expertise to work in this program. The appointments will be a fixed‑term position initially for one (1) year and renewable subject to the outcome of a performance assessment . The position comes with consolidated pay based on their qualification and experience, subject to institutional guidelines

Essential qualification: Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with two years of research experience.

Position 1: Experience in molecular biology essential.

Desirable : Prior experience in stem cell culture or genome editing would be an advantage but is not mandatory. Enthusiasm to learn, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are important. The candidate should be able to work both independently and also be able to collaborate with others.

Salary : As per institute norms.

The positions are available immediately

About CBM

Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM)

National Centre for Biological Sciences,
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Bellary Road, Bangalore 560065,
Karnataka, India
Phone: [phone] / 02 / 18 / 19
91 80 23666759
Email: cbm at ncbs dot res dot in