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IISER invites applications from Indian nationals for Research Associate / Post Doctoral Fellow

 

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.

Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position on contract basis:

Post: Research Associate / Post Doctoral Fellow

Project Code: 30713100


Title of the Project: “Structural descriptors of protein-protein and protein-ligand binding sites and knowledge-based design of new interfaces and ligands” funded by the Wellcome - Dept. of Biotechnology India Alliance.

Title of the specific Project for this position: “Characterizing protein-protein interfaces and using knowledge based and physical potentials to predict and design interactions”


Minimum prescribed educational Qualifications: Ph.D. in Physics / Chemistry / Computer science or Life sciences. Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting their defense as of December 2013 are also eligible to apply.

Preference: Preference will be given to candidates having some demonstrable background in structural Biology and computer programming experience. People without coding or programing experience are advised not to apply.

Job requirement: Developing algorithms and computer programs to analyze and predict the 3D structures of proteins and protein-protein complexes. Knowledge of C++ and python would be advantageous.

Tenure of the project: Initially for a period of one year, extendable for further period of two years subject to satisfactory performance of the candidate and continuation of the study project.

Consolidated fixed emoluments per month: Starting Rs. 22,000/- to Rs. 40,000/- per month based on academic record and work experience of the candidate.

Last date of application: January 25, 2014

Date of Interview: February 4th, 2014

Remarks
1. Kindly email application with write up on why you are interested in this lab to bio_app@iiserpune.ac.in
2. Make arrangements for 2 letters of recommendation to be submitted to Dr. Madhusudhan at the aforementioned e-mail address. Applications without recommendation letters would be considered incomplete.
Lab Website : iiserpune.ac.in/~madhusudhan

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How to Apply:
* Applicants should send the application by email addressed to bio_app@iiserpune.ac.in attaching duly filled Application_Form.doc (converted to PDF) available under this advertisement on or before January 25, 2014. Please mention name of the Post and Project Code in the subject line.
* The list of the shortlisted candidates for interviews with details of date, time and venue will be put up on the Institute website under this advertisement and candidates will be informed by e-mail by January 30th 2014.
* Interviews will be conducted on February 4th, 2014 at IISER Campus, Homi Bhabha Road, Pune-411008. Time of the interview and any possible change in venue will be communicated by e-mail.
* The print out of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of interview. Applicant must bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies.

General Information / details about the post
1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project
4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitled candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
7. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
8. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.
9. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
10. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

Advt. No. 03/2014. IISER-P/Rect/10-01-2014

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