Advt No.25/2018 : Appointment of a Research Scientist/Team Lead

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a premier research Centre is looking for appointment of a Research Scientist/Team Lead for ADBS program at NCBS on a consolidated pay based on their qualification and experience. The appointment will be initially for a period of One (1) year only which may be extended upto maximum of Three (3) years depending on the performance of the candidate.

An exciting opportunity is available for a talented and motivated individual to work within a team pursuing an ambitious program to understand the cellular basis of mental illness. This program, at the Bangalore Life Science Cluster is funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and involves the generation of iPSC-based cellular models of human brain disorders.

Essential Qualification & Experience:

1) PhD in Bioscience or related discipline.

2) A minimum of three years of post-doctoral research experience in cell and molecular biology.

Desirable Experience (in any of the following areas):

1. Experience in stem cell biology including iPSC or neural cell-based models.
2. Experience in developing and implementing cell-based bioassays.
3. Experience in developing and maintaining large collections of biomaterials.
4. Ability to lead the work of a team with a track record of working within and managing team-based discovery biology

Expressions of interest from candidates with either academia or industry backgrounds are welcome.

Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Last date for receipt of online applications : 29th June, 2018. (Candidates with relevant experience only should apply and only shortlisted candidates for the interview will be contacted)

HOW TO APPLY :

Step 1: Interested candidates should registerONLINE through the link on our website (https://www.ncbs.res.in/jobportal/) using valid email ID.

Step 2: You will receive an user ID and password on your registered email ID.

Step 3: Using your ID and password you can fill in the application by clicking on Submit Application

Step 4: Once you fill in the application you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.

Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking SUBMIT (Applicants are requested NOT to send hard copies of applications)

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Administrative Officer