Project Research Scientist-I
Applications are invited from highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) in Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Choudhry’s laboratory at the Centre for Life Sciences, Mahindra University, Hyderabad. This position is part of an ICMR-sponsored project titled: “Investigating the Role of Surface Adhesion Proteins in Fungal Pathogenesis and Evaluating Their Potential for Aptamer-Based Biosensor Development.”
This interdisciplinary project combines genetics, molecular cell biology, and systems biology approaches to understand the regulatory mechanisms governing surface adhesion proteins expression in the fungal pathogen Candida glabrata. The insights gained will be further used to explore biosensor development, with potential applications in diagnostics and antifungal research.
Position Details:
| 1 | Name of position | Project Research Scientist-I (Non-medical) |
| 2 | Number of positions | 1 |
| 3 | Salary | Rs. 72,800 (56000 + 30% HRA, as per ICMR Guidelines) |
| 4 | Tenure of the post | Initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance and funding availability. |
| 5 | Minimum essential qualifications | 1. First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees. OR 2. Second Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees with PhD. Candidates from all allied areas of Life Sciences are eligible to apply. |
| 6 | Desirable qualifications/ Experience |
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| 7 | Age limit | 35 years |
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their applications, which should include a CV, the names and contact information of 1-2 referees, and a cover letter, to Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Choudhry (sanjeev.choudhry@mahindrauniversity.edu.in) via email. Please use the subject line “ICMR Project Research Scientist-I Application”.
For inquiries related to the position and the project, please contact: Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Choudhry (sanjeev.choudhry@mahindrauniversity.edu.in).
Last date for the application: 10-02-2024
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be called for online/on-site Interview.
