JRF-POSITION Applications are invited for a post of a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Government of India - sponsored research project, entitled ‘Understanding the potential of human Pluripotent Stem Cells to differentiate into extraembryonic placental lineage and deciphering the crucial role of signalling pathways, with an aim of developing an effective and acceptable in vitro system for studying placental development and disorders’. Required Qualifications: A Post-graduate degree in any stream of Life Sciences with NET qualification or Graduate degree in a Professional Course with NET qualification or Post Graduate degree in a Professional Course. Candidates with 1-2 years of research experience in cell and molecular biology and tissue culture will be preferred. Experience in big-data analysis will be a plus. Nature and tenure of the position: The position is purely temporary in nature and will terminate with project completion. The total duration of the position is for three years. Salary: Salary as per ICMR guidelines Last date of receiving applications: 31st December, 2019 Important points: •
Interview will be conducted for the short-listed candidates however; no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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Photocopies of certificates/mark sheets and other testimonials will be collected at the time of interview. Original documents are required for verification at the time of interview. The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview at CUK and no other communications in this regard may be expected.
How to Apply: Application containing a detailed CV (including details of educational and scientific accomplishments and names of three referees for recommendation letters) may be sent to smitasudheer@cukerala.ac.in and raghubhushanin@yahoo.co.in or posted to Dr. Smita Sudheer, Assistant Professor, Stem Cell Laboratory, Krishna Building, Department of Genomic Science, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye. P. O, Kasaragod District, Kerala - 671316, India Email: smitasudheer@cukerala.ac.in Phone: 0467 2309325