NIAB Project Research Openings For MSc, PhD Life Sciences – Apply Online. National Institute of Animal Biotechnology vacancies. MSc, PhD Biotech, Biochem, Microbiology and Life Sciences job. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below
National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad–500032
(An Autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology)
Advt. No. 05/2023
Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the following position at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad.
Post I
| Post Code | Senior Project Associate (1 Position), |
| Project | Therapeutic protein production in milk of farm animals to increase their affordability. |
| PI | Dr. Nirmalya Ganguli. |
| Tenable up to | September 2024. |
| Age | 35 years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions). |
| Fellowship amount | Rs. 42000/- PM + HRA as per the DST guidelines dated 10th July 2020. |
Eligibility:
For Senior Project Associate (1 Positions):
Master’s Degree in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Etc.) from a recognized university or equivalent along with 4 years of experience in Research and Development in Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations. or Doctoral Degree (Ph. D.) in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Etc.) from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates with experience in any of the following will be preferred.
Experience: (Candidate with prior experience in any of the following areas will be preferred.)
- Isolation and culture of mice/goat oocyte. In-vitro fertilisation of mice/goat oocyte.
- Retrieval of mice embryo followed by microinjection of the embryo. Embryo transfer in
pseudo pregnant female mice. - Handling and experimentation on rodent and goat models.
- Generation of an expression vector for genome editing (knock-out and knock-in) using
CRISP – Cas9 tools, - Regulation of gene expression by shRNA-mediated knockdown,
- Cell sorting by FACS/MACS, single cell sorting and generation of cell lines,
- Isolation and culture of Stem cells, transfection and maintenance of stem cells, generation of iPSC, isolation and culture of cells from different tissue sources,
- Various molecular biology techniques, like RT-PCR, QRT-PCR, Immuno histochemistry, Immune cytochemistry, Droplet Digital PCR, protein purification and western blot analysis,
- Generation of an expression vector by molecular cloning and its in-vitro characterization, culture and maintenance of cell lines,
Post II
| Post Code | Senior Research Fellow (1 Position) |
| Project | Development of transgenic chicken as bioreactor for easy and cost effective production of human therapeutic proteins – tissue plasminogen activator (htPA) and erythropoietin (hERP). |
| PI | Dr. Nirmalya Ganguli. |
| Tenable up to | July 2025. |
| Fellowship amount | Rs. 31000/- PM + HRA for candidates with National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification. |
| Age | 35 years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions). |
Eligibility:
For Senior Research Fellow (1 Position):
Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Etc. with 2 years duration) with 3 years of bachelor’s degree and NET qualification along with 2 years of research experience in any of the following.
Experience: (Candidate with prior experience in any of the following areas will be preferred.)
- Various molecular biology techniques, like RT-PCR, QRT-PCR, Immuno histochemistry, Immune cytochemistry, Droplet Digital PCR, protein purification and western blot analysis,
- Generation of an expression vector by molecular cloning and its in-vitro characterisation,
culture and maintenance of cell lines, - Generation of an expression vector for genome editing (knock-out and knock-in) using
CRISP – Cas9 tools, - Regulation of gene expression by shRNA-mediated knockdown,
- Cell sorting by FACS/MACS, single cell sorting and generation of cell lines,
- Isolation and culture of Stem cells, transfection and maintenance of stem cells,
generation of iPSC, isolation and culture of cells from different tissue sources, - Signal Transduction study by functional genomics.
- Handling and experimentation on rodent and goat models,
How to Apply –
Applications are to be filled ONLINE. The online link for submission of application is available from 11-02-2023 and the last date is 27-02-2023. Candidates must fill online application form at www.niab.res.in. Candidates are advised to fill out the online application form in sufficient time before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues. No need to send a hard copy. Interim enquiries will not be entertained. Suitable candidates will be screened, intimated through email and interviewed by a duly constituted selection committee online through zoom meetings/google meet/skype. Original documents in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, and experience certificates are required to be submitted at the time of joining