IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for one Junior / Senior Research Fellow (JRF/SRF) for research and development work in DST sponsored project in the area of “Chemical Synthesis of Peptides.”
Job Title: Junior / Senior Research Fellow (JRF/SRF)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Project Title : Disulfide-rich peptides as scaffold for the development of tau protein aggregation inhibitors in Alzheimer Disease
Principle Investigator: Dr. Sharad Gupta
Duration: The appointment will be limited to one year which can be extended by additional six months based on the progress of the research work.
Emoluments : Consolidated Rs. 25,000/- (for JRF) or 28,000 (for SRF) and medical benefits as per the Institute norms.
Eligibility: M.Sc. in Chemistry with a valid NET qualification or M. Pharm in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Process Chemistry or Natural Products. For SRF, above qualifications with 2-years of research experience. Also, candidates should have an excellent academic record throughout. Previous experience in the field of peptide synthesis, purification and characterization is highly desirable.
How to Apply:
Those interested in the project are requested to send (1) Curriculum vitae, (2) Details of project work done, (3) List of 2-3 referees and their contact details to [email protected]. Candidates shortlisted for the interview are to submit the
hard-copies of all these at the time of the interview.For any queries regarding the project, please feel free to contact the following:
Dr. Sharad Gupta
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar
Chandkheda, Ahmedabad 382424
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline – 28th February 2017