INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH KOLKATA (IISER Kolkata) was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. IISER Kolkata is designed to reach the prestigious position in the global setting that IISc, IIMs and IITs presently enjoy. IISER Kolkata is an autonomous institution awarding its own degrees. The central theme of the IISER Kolkata is to integrate education with research so that undergraduate teaching as well as doctoral and postdoctoral research work could be carried out in symbiosis.
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for two Project Laboratory Associate positions in the laboratory of Supratim Datta, Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute for Science Education and Research Kolkata
- Brief description : The project involves the use of a combination of enzyme engineering, biochemical and biophysical characterization, structural and computational biology, high-throughput screening and genomic and proteomic discovery to identify enzyme targets for modification and iterative improvement of their stability, activity and redox potentials.
- Duration : Initial appointment will be made for 6 months and upon satisfactory performance extendable on a yearly basis for the duration of the project.
- Essential qualification : MSc in chemical and biological sciences or equivalent degrees. Ability to develop and implement plans for complex experiments and a commitment to excellence in research is expected.
- Desirable qualification : Experience in any of the following areas: molecular biology, protein biochemistry, protein engineering, bioinformatics, inorganic biochemistry
- Salary : Rs.15,000/- per month
How to Apply : Applications should contain detailed CV, including any research experience till date. Applications along with names of two referees should be sent by email to Supratim Datta at the following email address:hirejrf@gmail.com Applications will remain open till Oct 28 2013 or until suitable candidates are found. Shortlisted candidates would be called for an interview early November 2013 at IISER, Kolkata.
Deadline : 28.10.13
