The name immediately brings to one’s mind the lush green meadows, hills and valleys, the sea and its attractive beaches. This charm and beauty sets the right ambience for BITS, Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, an Institute of excellence in Technology and Sciences. Nesting in the lap of verdant hills, overlooking the Zuari River, the Campus is spread over an area of 180 acres. The location of campus is unique in the respect of scenic beauty and panoramic view of picturesque surrounding encompassing Zuari River, hillocks, waterways, forests and landscape. The BITS, Pilani - K. K. Birla Goa Campus, is about 10 kms south of Vasco-da-Gama, 20 kms north of Margaon and 7 kms east of Goa Airport, along National Highway – 17B, Bypass road.
Post : JRF in DBT sanctioned project
Applications are invited for the position of JRF in the Department of Chemistry at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for a Department of Biotechnology sponsored research project on therapeutics to treat cataract.
Principal Investigator : Sandip K. Nandi, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator : Prof. Angshuman Sarkar, Ph.D., FRSB
Broad area of Research : Protein Biochemistry and Biophysical chemistry
Project Details :
i) This project will involve cloning, expression & purification of recombinant proteins and their biophysical characterization.
ii) To test efficacy of small molecules in inhibiting cataract onset using in vitro experiments, cell culture and animal model-based experiments.
Duration of the project : 2.5 years. (The appointment will be renewed every year based on satisfactory performance).
Fellowship Amount (Rs.) : Rs. 37,000.00 per month
Accommodation : Hostel accommodation will be provided subjected to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.
Qualification : Candidates with M.Sc. (Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences) or M.Tech. (Biotechnology) having NET / GATE / other equivalent exam may apply. Candidates having Hands on experience on basic molecular biology techniques, mutagenesis, cell culture will have added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with research experience (if any), certificates & marksheets of all qualifying exams to Dr. Sandip K. Nandi (email: sandipn@goa.bits- pilani.ac.in) by 31.05.25. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via E-mail for online interview.
Selected candidate will get a chance to register for Ph.D. program at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus after at least 6 months of joining (subjected to successful clearance of Ph.D. admission process).
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