BITS Pilani Research Fellow Recruitment - Applications Invited

Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates of Indian nationality for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), DST-SERB sponsored project, under the supervision of Dr. Piyush Khandelia, Principal Investigator, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad 500078, Telangana.

Title of the Research Project: “Probing the functional and regulatory role of m6A reversible RNA methylation in skeletal myogenesis and muscle wasting” Name of the position available: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Number of positions available: One Eligibility: JRF (1 post) Post Graduate Degree in Basic Sciences (M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics) with GATE/NET qualification or Graduate Degree in Professional Course (B.E./B.Tech. in Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics) with GATE/NET qualification or Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course (M.E/M.Tech. in Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics) (NET qualification includes DBT-BET, CSIR-UGC, GATE, GPAT, ICMR-JRF, ICAR-AICE, JEST, JGEEBILS conducted by Central Government as per SERB OM SB/S9/Z-01/2015 dated 07/01/2015) Desirable: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry techniques Fellowship: Rs 31,000/- per month + HRA/Hostel Fee (as per DST-SERB norms) General Terms and Condition: The position is temporary and renewable subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of two years. The position is co-terminus with the project. Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented at the time of interview. Self-Attested photocopies of these documents with CV and latest photo will be collected at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Interested candidates can send their detailed resume/CV by email, with the subject marked as “Application for JRF in DST-SERB Project CRG/2018/000492” before 31/05/2021 to Dr. Piyush Khandelia, Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator - DST-SERB project, Department of Biological Sciences, BITS PilaniHyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal Hyderabad- 500 078, Telangana. The time and mode of interview will be intimated to the selected candidates after the due date of application.

Email: piyush.khandelia@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in piyush.khandelia@gmail.com Dr. Piyush Khandelia Principal Investigator (DST-SERB)