The Medical Research Foundation at Sankara Nethralaya offers an exclusive job opportunity for individuals with an MSc/MTech Life Science background. The position is for the role of Project Associate. As a Project Associate, the selected candidate is likely to be involved in research activities within the field of life sciences.
MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
SANKARA NETHRALAYA 41/18 COLLEGE ROAD,
NUNGAMBAKKAM Chennai, 600006
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Applications are invited for one position of Project Associate in a research project funded by DST-SERB, Govt of India, at the Microbiology department, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai. The proposed project will present the candidate with a unique opportunity to explore ocular microbiome in various healthy and diseased populations.
Title of the project: “ Metagenomic analysis of ocular surface microbiome in health and disease”
Principal Investigator: Dr. A.R. Anand , Senior Associate Professor, Microbiology Department, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai.
Duration of the project: Three years
Qualifications:
- Essential : MSc/M.Tech Life Sciences.
- Desirable: Candidates should have qualified NET (CSIR-UGC) or GATE or any other national eligibility examination. Previous research experience in molecular biology and microbiology will be an added advantage. Candidates should possess good communication and writing skills.
Age Limit: Not
more than 35 years as on 20.12.2023. Age relaxation as per DST-SERB guidelines.Fellowship: Rs. 31000/- + 24% HRA per month (Consolidated) for the candidate who possesses valid CSIR / UGC-JRF / NET / GATE / Qualified National Level Test conducted by Central Govt. Depts and their agencies along with minimum qualification Rs. 25,000/- + 24% HRA per month (Consolidated) for the candidate who possesses only minimum qualification
Terms and conditions: As per DST-SERB guidelines and MRF norms. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Application: Interested candidates can send their applications with their detailed CV on or before 20.12.2023 by email to [email protected] and [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by e-mail informing date and time of interview.
* The selected candidate will have the opportunity to apply for the Ph.D. programme.
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