CUSAT seeks highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers for projects. Candidates should have an excellent scientific track record, a commitment to a scientific career, and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary team.
Title of the Projects:
- Centre for Aquatic Vaccine Development
- Positions Available: 1 Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDF) and 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Project Focus: Vaccine development for diseases in aquaculture
- ICMR, India
- Positions Available: 2 Junior Research Fellows (JRF)
- Project Focus: Synergistic action of Fucoidan-Alkyl Glycerol complex and their implications in the management of cognitive dysfunctions
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Punnadath Preetham E (PhD, Germany)
Associate Professor (Biochemistry)
Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry
School of Marine Sciences
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Lakeside Campus, Fine Arts Avenue, Cochin – 682 016
Email: preetham@cusat.ac.in
Positions Available:
- 1 Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDF)
- 3 Junior Research Fellows (JRF) (Unreserved)
Nature and Period of the Post:
Temporary appointment for a period of one year with a possibility of extension for 2 more years. Extension is subject to satisfactory performance.
Fellowship:
- PDF: Rs. 45,000/pm consolidated
- JRF (NET candidates): Rs. 25,000/pm consolidated
- JRF (Non-NET candidates): Rs. 17,500/pm consolidated
Required Qualifications:
- PDF: First class PhD degree in any life sciences with at least 2 first author published papers.
- JRF: First class Master’s degree in any life sciences. Fresh PhD scholars with desirable experience are also eligible. Candidates with NET/CSIR/UGC/ICMR qualifications and experience will be given preference.
Desirable Qualifications:
Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, Real-Time PCR, ELISA, Western blotting, fish handling, dissections, and histology.
PhD Registration/International Exchange:
Selected candidates with NET will register for a full-time PhD program at CUSAT. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work at the project collaborators’ labs in Belgium, Germany, or the UK. Relaxation in age as per GoI rules.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply using the application form attached with this advertisement. The completed application form, as a single PDF file, must be emailed before 31st July 2024 to the PI (preetham@cusat.ac.in). Applications will remain open until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
For more info mail preetham@cusat.ac.in
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