Manipal University invites applications for the positions of Junior Research Fellow in Manipal University

Manipal, today, is a knowledge powerhouse and a brand name in higher education. Over five and half decades ago, one man, Dr Tonse Madhava Anantha Pai, had a vision which ensured that everything he did then, was consigned to posterity, making sure that generation after generation of students enjoy the fruits of his labour till eternity on this lateritic plateau. And the students will, forever, have one name on their lips, that of Manipal.

Manipal University invites applications for the positions (2) of Junior Research Fellow for the following funded projects at School of Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore.

Post: Junior Research Fellow

1. Project title: “Proof-of-principle studies to understand the pleiotropic effect of alcohol on in-vitro neural development using key reference points”
* Duration of the Project: 2 years/ 24 months
* Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences of relevant stream with experience in mammalian tissue culture, cell and molecular biology
* Tenure of appointment: One year. Extendable based on the performance of the candidate
* Remuneration: Rs. 16,000 + 30% HRA per month 2. Project title: “Identification and characterization of molecular switch (s) that regulate (s) stem cell commitment towards specific lung cell type: Assessing the role of small molecules in stem cell differentiation”
* Duration of the Project: 3 years/36 months
* Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences of relevant stream with experience in mammalian tissue culture, cell and molecular biology
* Tenure of appointment: Six months. Extendable based on the performance of the candidate
* Remuneration: Rs. 16,000 per month

Desired criteria:
* Knowledge and experience in pluripotent stem cells, microarray analysis, next generation sequencing techniques and in vitro knock down studies.
* Poster presented in international / national conferences or original research publications in peer reviewed journals.

Eligible candidates may apply with a detailed CV (including research interests and names of three references) along with the copies of relevant certificate in support of qualification and past experience within 15 days from the date of this notification to:

Deputy Director – HR
Manipal University
Manipal -576 104, Karnataka
Email: hrd@manipal.edu

Last Date: 30^th July 2014