Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate - Full-time (Men’s Campus)
No. of Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: 10 September 2023
Salary: INR 30,000 (Consolidated)
Advt. No.: SSSIHL/23-24/BioSci/ACA/008
DESCRIPTION
A position of PDF/RA is available to work in the Institute funded project in the area of Neurodegenerative diseases. The project is entitled “Integrated clinical and multi-omic analysis of neurodegenerative diseases and translation using Zebrafish model system” under the supervision of Dr Venketesh S, Associate Professor, Dept. of Biosciences, SSSIHL.
PROJECT DETAILS
We have performed an integrated clinical and multi-omic analysis of neurodegenerative disease patients. Multi-omic analysis of yeast model is also performed. Yeast and mammalian cell culture system is used to validate the findings. Deregulation of signalling and metabolic pathways are associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Interestingly, metabolites from deregulated pathways modulated aggregation of mutant proteins. Maintaining metabolic homeostasis was sufficient to clear protein aggregates in yeast and mammalian cell culture system. We intend to translate these findings using zebrafish model of neurodegeneration.
REQUIREMENTS (Essential)
- A good academic record with a PhD in any field of Biological sciences/ Chemistry/Multi-disciplinary subjects involving biology with mandatory experience working in Zebrafish model system. Preference will be given to those having experience in carrying out cognitive, behavioural or motor dysfunction assays with zebrafish model system.
- Appreciation and willingness to live a disciplined environment as per the code of conduct of the University, based on the basic human values is expected.
WORK PROFILE
- The candidate will be expected to work in multiple projects involving mammalian cell culture, yeast techniques, LC-MS, gene expression analysis, transgenic zebrafish development, as well as cognitive, behavioural and motor dysfunction assays
- The candidate is expected to work both independently and in a team
- Carrying out any other duty assigned as a part of the project including placing order, UC/SE etc.
Desirable Qualification: experience in dissection of zebrafish brain, blood collection etc.
CAREER
- The candidates will be trained in LC-MS and other techniques as well as encouraged to go for limited training which are of relevance to the project
- The candidate will be encouraged to apply for post-doctoral or other funding’s.
- Adequate mentoring and help will be provided by the PI and institute to apply for the fellowships
Links to Papers Relevant to the Project
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Venketesh-Sivaramakrishnan/stats/report/weekly/2023-06-11
https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0003-3094-5905
https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/47555/overview
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1
Download the SSSIHL Employment Application form to your computer.
STEP 2
Fill in the SSSIHL Employment Application PDF form in Adobe Acrobat.
STEP 3
Email the completed Application Form along with other attachments, scanned copies of degree certificates and corresponding marks lists to [email protected] before the closing date of application with the subject line: Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate – Biosciences
Note:
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview
- Mere fulfilling of eligibility criteria does not make the candidate eligible to be called for the interview or appointment
- The post is initially for a period of one year but can be extended up to three years, or till the date of termination of the project whichever is earlier