Junior Research Fellow in Ropar - Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Jobs 2018

Qualification in Details:

1. Essential qualifications: MSc Biochemistry/Lifesciences/Biotech/Microbiology, MTech (Biotech), M.Pharma, M.V.Sc and other life science related subjects; with a minimum of 60% aggregate score (6.5 grade points on a scale of 10). For SC/ST category, the candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate score (6.0 grade points on a scale of 10) in masters degree. In addition, the candidate must have qualified CSIR/UGC JRF-NET/GATE/GPAT

2. Title of the project: Investigation of the functional roles of the RNA polymerase I transcription factor complex selectivity factor 1 by CRISPR/Cas9 assisted genome engineering. 

3. An ideal candidate should be able: To maintain mammalian cell cultures, To perform techniques such as Western blotting, nucleic acids isolation, real time-PCR and general molecular biology techniques. To understand genome editing techniques, To write and communicate science effectively. To work independently and efficiently in a group.

4. Duration: Three years or up to the termination of project, subject to annual performance review.