Applications are invited for Senior Research Fellow at National Institute of Immunology

The National Institute of Immunology is committed to advanced research addressing the basic mechanisms involved in body's defence to identify modalities for manipulation of the immune system to provide protection against diseases and understand mechanisms that can be used to target disease processes for intervention.

Post : Senior Research Fellow (Project) (One position only)

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Research Fellow (Project) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below

Name of the project & Duration of the Project : “Pharmacological chaperones to the rescue of defects in congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG)” funded by M/s Otsuka Chemical (India) Private Limited Tenable till -31.03.2028
Name of the Project Investigator and Email Id : Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav Staff Scientist-IV rkyadav@nii.ac.in
Educational Qualifications : Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, or related fields. NET-JRF or equivalent National-Level Fellowship examination qualification is desirable.

Job description :
• This project aims to explore the therapeutic and mechanistic implications of PMM2 knockout in neuroblastoma. The study involves CRISPR-Cas9-mediated gene editing, functional validation (e.g., enzymatic assays, Western blotting), and analysis of glycosylation pathways in tumour biology.
• Molecular Biology: Experience with PCR, DNA extraction, and cloning techniques. Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 or other gene editing tools is beneficial.
• Cell Culture: Experience with mammalian cell culture and transfection techniques (e.g. electroporation). Familiarity with Flow Cytometry is beneficial.
• Bioinformatics: Basic understanding of bioinformatics tools for data analysis.

Emoluments : The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & experience Rs. 42,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (As per DST OM dated 26.06.2023)

General Terms & Conditions :
1. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time.
2. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.
3. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, if called for.
5. Apart from sending application in the prescribed format given below, candidates should send complete Curriculum Vitae along with the names of three referees. Curriculum Vitae should contain details of the experimental expertise and list of publications.
6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
7. The Interviews will be held in offline/online mode.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates may apply directly, STRICTLY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT GIVEN BELOW, through E-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete CV, E-mail-ID, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Only Short-listed candidates will be called for interview, and they required to submit attested copies of all their certificates. A demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII or can make the payment through UPI/Paytm/Phone Pe etc. in the Bank A/c Beneficiary Name: Director, NII/Account No. 1484101001636/IFSC: CNRB0001484) and Women & SC/ST/PH Candidates are exempted from payment of fees, (subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.