Applications are invited for one (1) post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a SERB sponsored project entitled, Evaluation of Antifungal activity of Lipopeptides from a Wild- type Bacillus sp. RLID12.1 in Mouse Models of invasive Candidiasis, Cryptococcosis, and Aspergillosis"

Nature of work: Purification, Characterization and In vivo toxicity study

Essential Qualification(s): Eligibility criterion

JRF: M.E/M.Tech./M.Pharm. or equivalent degree in Biotechnology (with at least 60% marks or first class or equivalent) (ii) M.Sc.(Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology), B.E., B. Tech. or equivalent (at least 60% or equivalent), and one year of post research relevant experience. Age limit: 28 years as on the last date of application.

Desirable: Candidates with knowledge of purification, Proteomics techniques (chromatography) are encouraged to apply.

Emoluments: Rs.25,000/- per month fixed

How to Apply: Interested candidates may send detailed curriculum vitae including research interests and experiences, if any, and scanned copies of NET/GATE certificate to

Dr. Utpal Roy

Professor,

Department of Biological Sciences,

BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus,

Zuarinagar 403726, Goa.

Applications may also be sent by e-mail to the address uroy@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in

Note:

Short-listed candidates shall be called for an interview.

Selection will be purely on merit as judged by the members of the selection committee.

Canvassing in any form will automatically lead to rejection of the candidate.

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Online interviews through SKYPE shall be arranged for candidates from distant locations

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Tel: +91 0832 2580178

K K Birla Goa Campus , Near NH 17B, Bypass Road Fax:+91 0832 2580280

Zuarinagar 403726, Goa, India Web: www.bits-goa.ac.in