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Applications are invited for the award of JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS [JRF 2013] for Ph.D. in LIFE SCIENCES at Tata Memorial Centre

 

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The Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is an autonomous Grant-in-aid Institution of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The TMC is comprised of the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) and the Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH). The TMC conducts Ph.D. program in Life Sciences and is affiliated to the Homi Bhabha National Institute (Deemed University). On-going research at TMC includes basic and translational work in Cancer. Specific research topics includes study of cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, metastasis, tumor immunology, immunotherapy, virology, chemotherapy and carcinogenesis, gene therapy in animal models, tumor markers, structural biology, proteomics, genomics, genetics and glycobiology.

Qualifications: M.Sc. (Applied Biology / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Biophysics / Biotechnology / Botany / Life Sciences / Microbiology / Molecular Biology / Zoology); M.Tech. (Bioinformatics / Biotechnology); M.V.Sc.; M.Pharm.; or M.B.B.S.; from a recognized University, with ≥ 60% aggregate marks. Those awaiting results may also apply.

Stipend: Rs.16,000/- + 30% HRA (if hostel facility is not allotted) per month as applicable. Limited hostel facility is available on the ACTREC campus on first come, first served basis.

HOW TO APPLY
All the candidates must first submit their application ONLINE [Click Here], and then print the filled application, sign and mail it along with all the enclosures mentioned in the application form and a Demand Draft for Rs.300/- drawn in favor of TMC-ACTREC payable in Navi Mumbai (no fees for female candidates and for SC / ST or physically handicapped candidates, provided proof is attached) so as to reach the Senior Administrative Officer, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410 210 latest by 1st April 2013. Candidates must write their name and application number behind the DD. TMC reserves the right to increase the minimum eligibility criteria to a higher percentage of marks in the qualifying exam, in case of receipt of large number of applications. During screening, incomplete forms and those without enclosures will be rejected.

A list of candidates found eligible to appear for the written exam will be displayed on the ACTREC website by 26th April 2013. An ‘Objective type’ Written Exam will be held at Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Technology, opposite Kharghar Station, Sector 7, Belpada, CBD, Navi Mumbai - 400 614, on Sunday 26th May 2013 at 10.30 a.m. The list of candidates who have qualified in this exam will be displayed at the: (i) ACTREC website (ii) Examination Centre and (iii) ACTREC Security Gate on 27th May 2013 after 7 p.m. Their interviews will be held at ACTREC on 28th, 29th and 30th May 2013.

A separate list of candidates fulfilling our eligibility criteria and who have valid Junior Research Fellowships from CSIR / UGC / ICMR / DBT or other recognized agencies will also be displayed on the ACTREC website by 26th April 2013. They will be called for direct interview at ACTREC on 3rd, 4th and 5th June 2013. Candidates who receive external fellowship intimation after 1st April 2013 must send proof of the award by e-mail [jrf2013@actrec.gov.in] to seek interview dates.

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