Project Technical Support-III

Bits Pilani; Goa; On-site; INR 284,000 - 341,000; Full time

Job summary

BITS Pilani, K. K.

Birla Goa Campus, invites applications for the position of Project Technical Support-III in the Department of Chemistry for an ICMR-sponsored research project on the effects of posttranslational modifications on lens proteins, Goa campus. The project involves cloning, expression and purification of recombinant proteins with biophysical characterization, cell culture and animal model experiments, and synthesis of small molecules.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biotech/Life Sciences required.
• M.Tech/M.Pharm in Biotechnology also eligible.
• Candidates with NET/GATE or national exams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cloning, expression and purification of recombinant proteins and their biophysical characterization.
• Cell culture and animal model experiments.
• Synthesis and characterization of small molecules.

Education

M.Sc. in Chemistry or Biotechnology or Life Sciences

M.Tech./M.Pharm (Biotechnology)

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Project Technical Support-III in the Department of Chemistry at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) sponsored research project on Effect of Posttranslational modifications on lens proteins.

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) Cell culture and animal model experiments.

iii) Synthesis and characterization of small molecules.

Duration of the project: 3 years. (The appointment will be renewed every year based on satisfactory performance).

Fellowship Amount (Rs.): Rs. 28,000.00 per month + HRA (as applicable)

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. (Chemistry or Biotechnology or Life Sciences) or M.Tech./M.Pharm (Biotechnology) are eligible to apply. Candidates who qualified NET or GATE or any other national level examination conducted by central government departments or their agencies like DST, DBT, ICAR, ICMR, DRDO, etc. will get preference.

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).