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Project Scientist post in SBT

Project Scientist post in SBT

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School of Biotechnology,
JNU

Applications are invited for a temporary position of Project Scientist (ONE Post) in a DBT funded project. The details are provided below.

Title of the Project : Development of a robust cross-platform data-conversion and integration platform for whole-genome expression and methylation studies.

Essential Qualification : Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent;

And 3 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.

Preference: Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science is preferred with multiple years of experience in dealing with biological data with a strong publication record in next generation sequencing data analysis.

Desirable: This is a senior position and therefore, the candidate should be extremely familiar with biological data, especially high-throughput genomics data (from arrays and next generation sequencing) with a strong publication record. Prior experience in using biological data, analytical tools and working with next generation sequencing data-related methods is a must. The position does not require conducting experiments in the lab.

Consolidated fixed emoluments per month: 67,000/- + HRA as per Govt. rule.

No of position: 1

Duration of appointment: Till 12th Oct 2022 subject to approval of the competent authority and satisfactory progress during the project.

Nature of appointment: Temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Mode of selection: Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualification and prior experience followed by personal interview. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the selection committee will interview the candidates via online mode. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated via e-mail to appear in the online interview.

Applications received till: 6 PM of 19th Jan 2021

Date & Time of interview: 20th Jan 2021, Exact time of the interview will be communicated at a later stage only to the shortlisted candidates.

How to apply?: Send an email to Professor Binay Panda, School of Biotechnology, JNU at binaypanda@jnu.ac.in with current CV, list of publications (with doi) and contact number.

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