Explore Exciting PhD Opportunities in Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology at IBAB!

IBAB Research Positions Leading to a PhD degree

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB) is a unique institute engaged in education, research, and entrepreneur support programs. Located in Electronic City, Bangalore, IBAB’s mission is to catalyze the growth of the biotechnology and bioinformatics industries in India. We offer distinctive master’s degree programs, interdisciplinary PhD and Post Doctoral programs, and strong research programs in various disciplines.

1. Functional Genomics of Human and Mosquito Host Factors in Flavivirus Infection

Requirements: M.Sc in Life Sciences with a minimum of six-months working experience in virology/molecular biology techniques and BSL2 cell culture facility is required. Successful candidates will get training in the latest DNA assembly and gene editing technologies.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Sanjay Ghosh.

2. Ab Initio Characterization of Excitonic Site Energies and Protein-Site Couplings in Photosynthetic Light Harvesting Complexes

Requirements: The student will be trained in electronic structure methods, vibronic spectroscopy, mixed quantum-classical dynamics, biomolecular structure, weak interactions, and fragment-based methods.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Jayashree Nagesh.

3. Estimating the Free Energy Contribution of NCIs in Secondary Structures of Proteins

Requirements: The student will be trained in electronic structure methods, vibronic spectroscopy, mixed quantum-classical dynamics

, biomolecular structure, weak interactions, and fragment-based methods.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Jayashree Nagesh.

4. Developing a Deep Reinforcement Learning Model for Somatic Hypermutation

Requirements: Experience in Machine Learning (Reinforcement Learning) algorithms, Deep Learning, Python/R programming, and Linux scripting is a must. Knowledge of Bioinformatics tools such as Gromacs, Pymol, and other utilities are desirable.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Nithya Ramakrishnan.

5. Modeling Epigenetic Inheritance Using Information Theory

Requirements: Experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python/R Machine Learning programming, and Linux scripting is a must. Knowledge of Information theory is desirable.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Nithya Ramakrishnan.

6. Dissecting the Molecular Basis of Malaria Infection and Host-Parasite Interactions

Requirements: Experience in next-generation sequencing and CRISPR/CAS technologies.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Shruthi Vembar.

7. Deep Learning Models for Studying Genomics of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Requirements: Sound knowledge in Machine/Deep Learning and Python programming is a must. Experience in Genomics data analysis is preferred.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Shyam Rajagopalan.

8. Study of Brain-Behavior Relationships Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Requirements: Sound knowledge in Machine/Deep Learning and Python programming is a must. Experience in fMRI data analysis is preferred.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Shyam Rajagopalan.

9. Computational Models of Child’s Behaviors for Autism Diagnosis

Requirements: Sound knowledge in Machine/Deep Learning and Python programming is a must. Experience in Computer Vision is preferred.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Shyam Rajagopalan.

10. Developing Synthetic Biology Tools for Enhancing Nutraceutical Production

Requirements: Minimum of six-months working experience in molecular biology techniques is preferred. Successful candidates will receive hands-on training on recent cloning methods and gene editing technologies for engineering cyanobacteria.

For informal queries, please reach out to Dr. Swathi Alagesan.

Eligibility

• Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or M.Tech in Computer Science from a reputed institute with at least 70% marks or equivalent grade.
• Candidates with fellowships from funding agencies such as CSIR/UGC/DST/DBT/ICMR, etc., are preferred.
• IBAB offers select few fellowships to exceptional candidates as per the institute norms.

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates shall apply with their CV along with a cover letter indicating their choice of research scheme and fellowship details by e-mail to [email protected] on or before 30 Nov, 2023. Those who have sent their applications recently need not apply again.

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