Applications are invited for Project Associate at JNCASR

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is an autonomous institution that was established in 1989 by the Department of Science and Technology, GoI to commemorate the birth centenary year of Jawaharlal Nehru. Prof. C. N. R. Rao, FRS, was the founding President. The Centre was registered as a society with Dr. Raja Ramanna (eminent physicist and former Chairman, DAE) as its first Chairman. The Centre was recognized as an Institution Deemed to be University by University Grants Commission, GoI in 2002. Prof. Giridhar U. Kulkarni is the current President of the Centre, and its Governing Council is chaired by Prof. V Ramgopal Rao. The Council of Management oversees all major activities of the Centre including granting of degrees, appointment of new faculty and initiation of new programmes.

Post : Project Associate-I

Applications are invited for the temporary positions of Project Associate-1 sanctioned in the sponsored project titled "Harnessing human stem cell-based technologies to study developmental mechanisms of epilepsy disorders" under the Principal Investigator Prof. Anuranjan Anand, MBGU, JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru-560064.

No of posts : 2

Essential qualification :
M.Sc / PG degree in Biological Sciences, Qualified in National Level Examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and Agencies, CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, DBT-BET Category-ll.

Desirable qualification :
M.Sc. with experience in molecular genetic laboratory skills, in cell and tissue culture, bioinformatics and statistical analysis, transcriptomics data analysis, and animal handling is desirable. Ability to work as a team member efficiently.

Max. Age limit : 35 years*
*Note : Age relaxation may be considered for highly deserving candidates.

Interested candidates are required to send a scanned copy of the duly filled Template (available on the website) along with scanned copies of original testimonials in support of educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc, with a brief resume to Prof. Anuranjan Anand, MBGU, through email anand@jncasr.ac.in, latest by 8.6.2025.

Note :
(1) Candidates are required to provide their Skype ID, email address, and mobile number.
(2) Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an online interview
(3) No TA/DA will be paid to attend the in-person interview.
(4) Those in employment or pursuing a Ph.D must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' from the employer/Ph.D. Supervisor.