IISER Kolkata JRF Jobs – Chemistry Research Fellow Post
Applications are invited for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the project “Theoretical biophysics of molecular competition in gene expressions” under the guidance of Dr. Dipjyoti Das (Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Kolkata) and funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (DST, Government of India).
Job Title: Junior Research Fellow
Aim of the Project:
The project generally aims to mathematically model random chemical reactions in gene expressions using the tools of stochastic simulations and theory of non-equilibrium statistical physics.
Duration: The position is available for 1 year, and extendable for another 1 year based on performance. The opportunity of continuing the research towards a Ph.D can also be considered if the student can acquire his/her own fellowship after two years.
Eligibility:
- MS/MSc/M.Tech degree in physical chemistry with minimum 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.00/10.
- Experience of coding in C/C++/FORTRAN.
- The candidate should be strongly motivated to pursue mathematical calculations and code writing in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have qualified national level exams (NET, GATE, JEST etc.), but do not have financial support from an independent fellowship.
NOTE:
- The qualifications and experience mentioned are the minimum requirements. The Institute reserves the right to shortlist the candidates based on their merit record, qualifications and experience.
- The Institute reserves the right not to fill any position if suitable candidates are not available.
- No T.A. and D.A. will be provided for attending the Interview.
- This position is purely temporary co-terminus with the tenure of the relevant sponsored project. Under no circumstances, regularization of the services of the concerned appointee in the Institute within the sponsored project framework will take place.
- In case the performance of the selected candidate is not found satisfactory, the fellowship shall be terminated at any stage of the project tenure.
- Incomplete applications or applications not as per any of the conditions of this advertisement will be liable to be rejected.
- All application receive will be considered by a Screening Committee for short listing and the Screening Committee may restrict the candidates for interview on the basis of the qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed.
- Only selected candidate will be informed about his/her selection in due course on completion of the selection process, and no other correspondence on the subject will be entertained.
- Questions regarding the project and the position should be directed to Dr. Dipjyoti Das, Assistant professor, Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Kolkata ([email protected]).
How To Apply:
Please send your application electronically via email (as a single PDF) with relevant documents, including (i) a letter of motivation/Statement of Purpose, (ii) curriculum vitae with names of two referees, and (iii) copy of Master’s degree certificate by January 19, 2020, to Dr Dipjyoti Das, Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Kolkata (e-mail: [email protected]). One letter of recommendation (preferably from a Master’s thesis guide) must be sent. If the candidate prepared any Master’s thesis report, it should also be sent as a soft copy (PDF).
Last Date To Apply: January 19, 2020
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