University of Hyderabad

Repository of Tomato Genomic Resources

Department of Plant Sciences

Research Position in Plant Functional Genomics

At the Repository of Tomato Genomics Resources, we are working on Tomato Functional Genomics, using WGS, TILLING, Insertional Mutagenesis, NGS, proteomics and metabolomics approaches to study fruit ripening in tomato ( http://uohyd.ac.in/images/index.html ). The current aims of the group include using reverse and forward genetics strategies to isolate tomato mutants delayed in ripening, having high lycopene and folate content in tomato fruits and analysis of light and hormonal signal transduction pathways. For recent publications of the group see (Gupta et al (2017) NGS-based identification of induced mutations in a doubly mutagenized tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) population. Plant Journal 92: 495-508; Food Chemistry (2018) 259: 234-244; Food Chemistry. (2015) DOI10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.01.110, Plant Methods. (2015) 11:5 doi:10.1186/s13007-015-0051-0, Plant Cell Environment (2014) 37: 1688-1702, Plant Physiology (2014) 164: 2030-2044; Plant Physiology (2013) 161: 20852101; Plant Physiology (2011) 156: 1424-1438; Molecular Plant (2010) 3: 854-869). We also conduct Annual Training Workshop on TILLING and Genome Editing. Currently we have a Research Associate position available for TILLING in Grain Amaranth awarded to Prof. R.P. Sharma funded by Department of Biotechnology as a part of Network with IISER, Tirupati and ABAB, Bangalore.

DBT Project. Non-transgenic crop improvement of grain amaranth (A. hypochandriacus) for determinate growth, enhanced seed yield and oil by establishment of TILLING by sequencing platform

Research Associate: (1 position): Applicants should have PhD degree in plant molecular biology. The candidate should also have research publications in molecular biology. We are looking for a candidate who can handle Next Gen Sequencing and DsDNA analyzer for TILLING. The experience in mutagenesis, crossing/backcrossing and maintaining mutant lines is desirable. The applications for research associate without PhD and publications in above discipline will be rejected. Selected candidate would be paid Rs. 47,000+30% HRA.

Candidates interested in above positions should send a one page statement clearly explaining how their skills are relevant to the position. The candidates should also enclose detailed CV and the name/email id of three referees. The candidates can send their application by email at rameshwar.sharma@uohyd.ac.in on or before March 18, 2019. The above position is purely temporary in nature. Shortlisted candidates would be called for interview. No TA/DA would be provided for attending the interview.