Job Description

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - CSIR-ASPIRE Funded Project

We are seeking a motivated and qualified candidate for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the CSIR-ASPIRE funded project. The project aims to comprehensively investigate the genetic underpinnings of 46, XY DSD using advanced genomic techniques, including targeted gene panel sequencing and Y-chromosome analysis. The role requires proficiency in molecular biology techniques, chromosome analysis, next-generation sequencing (NGS) data interpretation, and strong communication and statistical skills.

Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Project Title: Molecular Diagnosis of Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) in the Indian Cohort Using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) - CSIR-ASPIRE (37WS(0067)/2023-24/EMR-II/ASPIRE).

Department: Biochemistry, Center for Research in Pure and Applied Sciences

Location: Jain Deemed-to-be University, School of Sciences, Bangalore

Project Tenure: 3 years

Qualifications:

• B.S. 4 years program/Integrated BS-MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.
• Research experience and publications in SCI journals are preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques
• Cytogenetics
• Next-generation sequencing (NGS) data interpretation
• Strong communication skills
• Statistical analysis skills

Age Limit: 28 years (relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates)

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV via email to Dr. Deepali Mishra at deepali.mishra@jainuniversity.ac.in. The subject line should read: "Application for JRF under CSIR ASPIRE Project."

CV Requirements:

• Contact details (address, mobile phone number, email ID)
• Date of birth
• Clearly mentioned qualifications
• Complete information regarding publications of research papers in SCI journals

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: August 10, 2024
• Note: Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for the interview.

Additional Information:

The selected candidate will be encouraged to register for the PhD program as a regular full-time research scholar at CRPAS, Jain Deemed-to-be University.

Join us in advancing research in Molecular Diagnosis of Disorders of Sex Development!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?37,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• ARE you NET/GATE qualified-YES/NO

Experience:

• Next generation sequencing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 10/08/2024