The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Bangalore, a premier research Centre carrying out frontier research in the biological sciences. NCBS has set up a facility for the development and application of electron microcopy (EM) technology for biology related research. These include EM instrumentation as well as sample preparation facilities.
Post: Technical Officer
We are looking for a technical officer to the users in Imaging (cryo and room temperature) and tomography using TEM as well as SEM. The role will be based in the EM facility. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the activities of the facility and the main objectives will be:
- Maintenance of the EM laboratory and taking care of day to day operations.
- Operating of the TEM and SEM in all modes.
- Preparation of samples for Electron Microscopy.
- Participate in developing sample preparation technologies within the facility
- Interaction with and training of students.
- To use the software for Image analysis.
- Update of the intranet site
- Assist in operating manual preparation
Qualifications:
Essential
1. Masters degree in Biotechnology/Biology/Nanotechnology with specialization in Biological sciences with minimum 60% marks.
2. Ability to use computers and advanced soft-wares.
3. Work experience of 1-2 years in a research based set up in using advanced microscopy techniques
Desirable
Experience in the use/operation of Electron Microscopes.
Experience in Biological sample preparation for Electron microscopy
Reporting to: Head, EM facility
Age limit: Below 28 years
This post is available immediately. The selected candidate shall be offered consolidated pay, commensurate with qualification and experience. The contract will be initially for a period of one (1) year & can be extended to maximum of three (3) years. In deserving cases salary will not be constraint.
Interested candidates may send their typed applications on plain paper with full information as mentioned and with true copies of relevant certificates/ testimonials in support of their qualifications, experience etc addressed to the Administrative Officer (Establishment), NCBS/TIFR, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore – 560065, so as to reach us on or before 20.5.2015.
Information required:
1.Full name 2. Address for Correspondence 3. Permanent Address 4. Nationality 5. Date of Birth 6. Whether belonging to SC/ST/OBC if so, give details and attach caste/tribe/OBC (non-creamy layer certificate from the competent authority) 7. Educational Qualifications with complete details 8. Experience with complete details 9. Names, Addresses, Telephone Numbers, Fax Number and Email Address of two Professional Referees ( one must be a Direct Supervisor) who have supervised your work in the recent past (attach conduct certificates from them) 10. Scale of pay and Basic pay drawn with details of allowances 11. Any other relevant information.
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