"Research Associate"

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Job Title: Research Associate

Title of the project: To identify a novel target compound to inhibit the OXA β-Lactamases causing extremely drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections

Sponsoring Agency: ICMR

Qualification: PhD or 3 years of experience as SRF in Computer science, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Required skills: Preferably candidates with 2 years of experience in modern laboratory omics workflows for genome sequence analysis, and molecular docking and dynamics. Sound proficiency in Python, PERL or R. Expertise in standard tools of NGS/Transcriptomic analysis. Additionally good communication and writing skills.

Job Location: Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Stipend: Rs. 47,000 per month + 9% HRA

Duration: 6 months

Apply Mode: Online

Official Website: https://careers.vit.ac.in/

Last date for the receipt of applications: 15th September 2023.

How to Apply: Send your resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, Experience, and latest passport size photo, etc. on or before 15-09-2023 through online http://careers.vit.ac.in. No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview later which will be intimated by email.

Contact Address: Dr. C. George Priya Doss, Associate Professor, Integrative Biology Lab, School of Bioscience and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore- 632014, Tamilnadu