CHINTA (Centre for High Impact Neuroscience and Translational Applications) is a state-of-the-art research centre located in Kolkata s innovation hub, Sector V. Our Ph.D. programme in Neuroscience - Translational Applications is designed for those driven by curiosity, committed to rigorous science, and passionate about impactful discovery. They strongly encourage applications from candidates across a broad spectrum of academic backgrounds including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Engineering, and Computer Science. The interdisciplinary nature of our work is a defining strength of CHINTA, where ideas from different domains converge to advance brain science and its applications in health and disease. Core Research Areas at CHINTA: Synaptic Plasticity & Memory Formation (Anant Jain, PhD) Computational Neuroscience (Subhasis Ray) Neurodevelopment & Animal Models (Dr. Agnik Dasgupta) Stem Cell & Brain Organoid Platforms (Rakhi Roy) Qualification Applicants with 55% marks or more in aggregate after an M.Sc./M.A. /M.Com/M.Phil./M.Tech. or equivalent are eligible to apply for admission to a Ph.D. degree. Applicants with a 4 year bachelor s degree with 75% or more marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply for admission to a Ph.D. degree. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the UGC guidelines. Applicants with Master s degrees or equivalent from foreign universities require a certificate of recognition/ equivalency provided by the Association of Indian Universities ( https:// www .aiu .ac .in/ e v a luati ), to demonstrate the equivalence of their degrees to the corresponding Indian degrees. Applicants who are awaiting the declaration of their final results in a Master s program or its equivalent are eligible to apply. If selected, the offer extended to these applicants will only be provisional. Admission to the program will be contingent on the applicant meeting the criteria described above
Resources: Access to cutting-edge facilities, including two-photon microscopes and optogenetic setups. Scope Investigate how LC norepinephrine release drives synaptic plasticity during learning tasks. Compare plasticity dynamics between male and female models. Develop novel experimental paradigms combining optogenetic LC stimulation and two-photon calcium imaging. Techniques: Hands-on training in slice electrophysiology, in vivo imaging, and behavioral assays. Collaboration: Opportunities to work with computational neuroscientists and molecular biology teams. Duration Initial 2 year contract, extendable based on performance. Money Competent Salary with experience. Qualification PhD (or near completion) in neuroscience, physiology, or related fields. Experience Experience in electrophysiology or optical imaging; willingness to learn new methods. Strong analytical skills (Python/ MATLAB preferred). Preferred: Background in synaptic plasticity, neuromodulation, or sex differences research. Familiarity with stereotaxic surgery or rodent behaviour assays.
Qualification MBBS / BDS with three years post-qualification experience OR MBBS / BDS + Post Graduate Degree (MD/MDS/MPH) or any equivalent degree (MSc Public Health / Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical Medicine, etc.) including integrated PG degrees OR MBBS/ BDS with PhD (relevant subject) Experience Desirable: DGO/DNB/MD/MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with interest in research evident from publications. OR Clinical research/ Clinical trial experience, or experience of handling R & D projects in a reputed institute/ pharmaceutical company/ CRO
CRF - Chest Research Foundation is looking for Project position at CDFD to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey. Determine and define project scope and objectivesResponsible for overseeing and managing the projects from start to finish. Lead a team of engineers and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets. Define project goals, deliverables, and timeline. Communicate project status to stakeholders and make necessary adjustments to ensure project success. Collaborate with cross - functional teams, such as product, design, and QA, to ensure project requirements are met. Manage project risks and develop contingency plans as needed. Mentor and coach team members to help them grow professionally. Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan. Strong project management skills, including experience leading cross - functional teams. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong problem - solving and decision - making skills.
CRF - Chest Research Foundation is looking for Project Associate to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey. Assisting with project planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Conducting research and analyzing data related to the project. Preparing reports, presentations, and other project- related documents. Communicating with stakeholders, team members, and clients about project status, progress, and changes. Coordinating and scheduling project meetings, conference calls, and other events. Monitoring project timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Supporting the project team with administrative tasks, such as organizing files, preparing meeting agendas, and managing correspondence. Assisting with project risk management, issue resolution, and quality control. Collaborating with other team members to ensure that project objectives are met. Familiarity with project management software and tools. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Life science Innovation & Entrepreneurship programme Responsibilities: Supporting the Programme Lead in managing various programme-related tasks, including: Organising and executing various programme-related activities Coordinating with key stakeholders Conducting meetings, workshops, networking events, etc. Documenting discussions, writing reports, and preparing presentations for the programme Supporting other C CAMP initiatives and activities as needed Key Skills: The ideal candidate should be a well-organised individual with good communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. The candidate should be a team player who thrives in a diverse and evolving professional environment and has a passion for working in the field of life sciences. Duration This contractual position is for 6 months and can be extended depending on performance and internal evaluation. Money Based on qualification & experience. Qualification Master s degree or equivalent in life sciences or related scientific disciplines. Experience 2 years of previous experience working in a Life science Research, Innovation, or Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is preferred but not mandatory.
climate change Responsibilities: Supporting the Programme Lead in managing various programme-related tasks, including: Programme & stakeholder management Organise events and workshops Documentation, proposals, and reports Key Skills: Communication, teamwork, multitasking, passion for life sciences Duration 1 year contract, extendable. Money Based on qualifications. Qualification Master s/B.Tech in life sciences (5 - 8 years experience). PhD preferred.
No. of Position: One Age Limit: Below 35 years Duration Initially for one year, and can be extended on an annual basis. Qualification MSc / MTech in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Genomics/ Agriculture/ Pharmacy or any other related subject, and National level JRF eligibility test, such as NET, GATE, etc., qualified. Experience Desirable: Experience in plant transformation, molecular biology, biochemistry, protein isolation, purification Confocal microscopy, gene editing techniques. A candidate who has 1 - 2 years of research experience working in a relevant area with expertise will be preferred. Candidate should be motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and a team player with good interpersonal skills.
Immunology innate immune mechanisms in disease pathogenesis Metabolomics, particularly in the context of aging and metabolic disorders Organoid-Based Cell and Developmental Biology Genomics Informatics Lipid Trafficking Department hosts state-of-the-art research facilities in genomics, mass spectrometry, drug screening, flow cytometry, Drosophila biology, protein expression and characterization, in vivo & in vitro biosafety laboratories and an advanced imaging facility. Additionally, they are home to two major research centers: the Center for Integrative and Translational Research, which support preclinical models of health and disease and the Center of Excellence in Epigenetics. These are further strengthened by university-wide initiatives such as the SNU-Dassault Systems Center that facilitates computational biology studies. Selected candidates will be expected to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program, actively engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary courses and initiatives in collaboration with other departments across the university. Qualification Faculty appointments are open at all levels from Assistant to Full Professor based on the candidate s qualifications, experience, and alignment with the department s strategic vision. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the Sciences and have completed a productive postdoctoral tenure that clearly demonstrates strong potential for an internationally recognized and impactful research career.
Duration Initially for a period of one year and extendable for one more year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier based on performance evaluation on yearly basis. Money Rs.25,000/- + 18% HRA per month. Qualification The candidate must have a first class Post-Graduate Degree in any branch of Life Sciences. Experience The candidate must have prior research experience in the areas of molecular biology and protein chemistry. Desirable: Candidates with decent knowledge and some prior research experience in the area of experimental structural biology and/ or biophysics will be preferred.
Additionally, industry experience in the above skills will be preferred. Responsibilities Designing and executing a multitude of in vitro experiments in cell biology/ mammalian cell culture and evaluation by fluorescence (confocal) imaging, flow cytometry, styding knockdown assays by RT qPCR and western blot, ELISA and other cell based assays Establishing and executing various mammalian cell-based viability and potency assays, using reporter cell lines, primary cells, or transformed mammalian cell lines Preparing solutions and culture media Maintenance of multiple cell lines Isolating cells, proteins, particles, or analytes from experimental tissues or cell cultures Collect, analyse and present experimental data Maintain clear and complete experiment records on a daily basis Drafting/ revising protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Ability to work well within the team and communicate effectively Read relevant literature Support and foster a safe and efficient working environment within the Laboratory and ensure the safety of colleagues and visitors and adhere to all health and safety guidelines. Standard lab management and routine maintenance and troubleshooting of scientific equipment. Any other task as and when required by company Adherence to company policies and instructions Laboratory Management Support and foster a safe and efficient working environment within the Laboratory and ensure the safety of colleagues and visitors and adhere to all health and safety guidelines Identifying and sourcing equipment and consumables (ordering and stocking) necessary Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of scientific equipment Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary Performs any additional tasks or projects as required {Position title will be senior research associate during probation period of three months if you are a fresh PhD. After confirmation of probation, it will be Research Scientist I (RS 2)} Money Competitive compensation commensurate with the person s experience and qualifications. Qualification PhD in Biotechnology/ cell biology/ molecular biology/ biochemistry MSc/ MTech degree in biotechnology/ life science/ biochemistry/ biology with 4 - 5 years of strong expertise in cell biology/ western blot/ RT qPCR/ mammalian cell culture and fluorescence (confocal) imaging, flow cytometry, ELISA and other cell based assays. STRONG UNDERSTANDING and SKILLS in cell culture, fluorescence imaging and RTqPCR STRONG sense of RESPONSIBILITY, ETHICS, INTEGRITY and COMMITMENT to the project Experience Experience with molecular and cell biology techniques including mammalian cell (including stem cell and primary cells) culture, DNA and RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, various cell based assays, ELISA, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy and western blot is must Collaborative, openness, can do attitude, proactive, ownership mindset Result oriented, organized, delivering progress toward our mission Demonstrated respectful attitude towards organization structure, culture and values for maintaining peaceful and motivated environment Track record of strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, organized, ability to prioritize responsibilities, and remain flexible with changing needs Must be motivated and able to work under strict deadlines Strong written and oral communication skills Proficiencies in MS Office and relevant software
Qualification BS 4 years program/ BPharm/ MBBS/ Integrated BS-MS/MSc in Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Botany or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test in life science domain (Qualifying NET/GATE score in the life science domain is a mandatory requirement). Experience Desirable: Expertise in plant tissue culture techniques, in-vitro mutagenesis, isolation of microbes, DNA isolation, purification, quantification, and amplification, molecular marker based genetic diversity analysis, knowledge of software/ programs used for genetic diversity analysis and statistical analysis like POPGENE, Arlequin, XLSTAT, GenAlEx 6, SPSS, sigma plot etc
Women candidates. For other exceptional candidates, age will be relaxed based on the discretion of the competent authority. Since this fellowship is meant to bring in the best of candidates outside of ACTREC so that the faculty and the fellow are mutually benefited from new expertise and a fresh perspective, the following conditions apply for the internal candidates: At the time of application, candidates who have graduated from ACTREC should not have completed more than six months after the award of the degree. Candidates who have graduated elsewhere and are working in any of the labs at ACTREC should not have been associated with the lab for more than six months at the time of application. In either of these cases, the fellowship will be awarded strictly for one year within which time the candidate has to find alternative support. No more than one fellowship will be awarded under this clause and the candidates will be subjected to the same selection protocol. Money Consolidated Salary: Rs. 73,660/- per month. (Rs. 58,000/- + 27% HRA) p.m. The work progress of the candidate will be monitored, and extension will depend on satisfactory progress of the work. Qualification PhD degree from a government recognized University or research institution. Experience At least one research article publication in a well reputed international journal. Expertise in any one or more of these areas: Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Computational Biology, Proteomics and Genomics. Candidates must be capable of conducting independent research under the mentorship of the PI, develop their own ideas and design experiments. They should be capable of working in a collaborative environment.
in NIRF 2024 and is placed in the band of 501 - 550 in the QS Rankings for Asia region 2024. It has received Diamond rating in the QS I Gauge India Ratings and has been ranked in the 601+ band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Asia. Job Description: Candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/ or postgraduate Bioinformatics courses, guiding student research and conducting original research in the field of bioinformatics & computational biology. He/ she shall contribute to curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaborations and securing research funding. Money As per Norms Qualification M.Sc (Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences), Ph.D (preferred) Experience Minimum of three years of research/ teaching experience.
Duration Initially for a period of one year and extendable for one more year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier based on performance evaluation on yearly basis. Money 31000 + 18% HRA per month for candidates with NET or GATE or undergone selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Department and their agencies. For other candidates it s 25000 + HRA who do not have NET or GATE as per DST guidelines. Qualification First Class Post-Graduate Degree in Life Sciences (Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry etc). Experience Desirable: Candidates with prior experience in molecular biology techniques including gene cloning and protein purification will be preferred.
Invention harvesting, guide inventors through invention disclosures, liaison with researchers and analyse patentability of their invention disclosures. Conduct Patentability Assessment, Techno-commercial evaluation of Inventions, FTO Searches. Draft Patent applications, conduct database searches, oversee timely prosecution of applications to grant and to maintain the accuracy of the internal patent database. Provide IP advisory opinion, provide talks on IP related topics to researchers and students from time to time. Managing IP Portfolio and Monitoring IP Dockets Conduct events/ sessions on IP & Tech transfer. Interact with clients, Attorneys and internal stakeholders. Money Contract position initially for one (1) year extendable on performance evaluation. Qualification Post-graduate in Life-science/ Engineering. Experience Registered Patent Agent. 3 - 5 years experience in drafting, filing and prosecution of Patent applications in India, coordinating with legal teams, advising clients on IP strategy and monitor compliance. Experience in performing comprehensive patent searches in curated databases to identify relevant prior art and assess patentability. Experience in managing IP portfolios and monitoring IP dockets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with clients, legal teams, and internal stakeholders. Preferred: Degree in Law. Experience in handling prosecution of patent application in other jurisdictions.
PI : Dr Nikhil Patkar https:// nvpatkar .wixsite .com/ r e s e a r c h - group Duration Six Months & Extendable. Money Rs. 87,100/-p.m. . in computational fields. Python proficiency is mandatory. OR Second Class in Post-Graduate degree, including the integrated PG degree with Ph.D. & 3years Experience in computational fields. Python proficiency is mandatory. Experience Experience with python based ML is desirable. Experience in long read sequencing analytics is desirable. OR Experience with python based ML is desirable. Experience in long read sequencing analytics is desirable
Project Overview: Mosquito Larval Swim Kinematics Mosquitoes are vectors for many diseases. Active surveillance of disease carrying mosquito species can help public health officials prepare for disease outbreaks and target particular locations for control measures. Through this project, we aim to create an automated system that leverages citizen science to facilitate monitoring disease carrying mosquito species. You will use Computer Vision and Machine Learning techniques to identify and track mosquito larvae from video recordings. You will train artificial neural network models and use them along with other computer vision techniques to identify and track individual larvae and analyse the data to answer scientific questions. You will also collaborate with a software developer to set up a pipeline for automating the process of identifying and tracking larvae from video data. Key skills: Python, Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Data Analysis Duration Initially for one year Qualification Bachelor s Degree or higher. People with engineering degrees are encouraged to apply
D organization dedicated to developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics and devices for diseases with a high socio- economic impact. Roles and Responsibilities: The key responsibility of the candidate will be to perform and analyze in vitro and in vivo DMPK studies to support drug discovery and development projects. The candidate will be involved in planning, designing and set-up of DMPK experiments, handling instruments, maintaining the laboratory and preparing and reviewing the protocol. He/ she will also be responsible for writing reports and communicating with the project team and presenting DMPK data in the project meetings. Technical Skills Ability to set up and perform physiochemical assays such as solubility and logP Experience in conducting in vitro DMPK assays, including microsomal and hepatocyte stability, plasma stability, CYP inhibition, and blood/ plasma ratio Skilled in the development and validation of bioanalytical methods across various biological matrices Experience in analysis of in-vivo pharmacokinetic samples Knowledge of sample processing techniques such as protein precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction, and solid-phase extraction Proficient in handling LC-MS/MS for quantitative analysis Experience in protocol preparation and report writing Presentation of DMPK data in scientific team meetings Additional: Experience in animal handling and conducting pharmacokinetic (PK) studies skilled in maintaining and working with cell lines such as Caco-2Ability to interpret pharmacokinetic data using Phoenix WinNonlin Experience in working in a GLP or GLP-like environment Basic Skills required Ability to work independently with enthusiasm and self-motivation Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills Effective collaboration and teamwork across multidisciplinary functions Knowledge of drug discovery and development processes Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with proficiency in English Proficient in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools Other Information Candidate must be an India citizen Money Salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualification M.Pharm or MS (Pharm) or PhD Experience Industry experience of 2 to 5 years
CRF - Chest Research Foundation is looking for Project Scientist to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey. Research and Analysis : Conduct extensive research, collect and analyze data, and apply scientific principles to understand problems or challenges. Solution Development : Utilize scientific knowledge and methodologies to develop innovative solutions, often through experimentation or computational modeling. Collaboration : Work with cross - functional teams, including engineers, researchers, developers, and business stakeholders, to brainstorm and implement solutions. Prototyping and Testing : Create prototypes or conduct experiments to test hypotheses and validate the effectiveness of proposed solutions. Documentation and Reporting : Document findings, methodologies, and results in reports, scientific papers, or presentations for internal or external dissemination. Continuous Learning : Stay updated with advancements in relevant scientific fields, technologies, and methodologies to enhance solution development. Problem Solving : Apply critical thinking and problem - solving skills to address challenges, identifying root causes and proposing feasible solutions. Innovation : Drive innovation by exploring new ideas, technologies, or approaches to solve problems more effectively or efficiently. Skills and Qualifications : Scientific Expertise : Strong background in a specific scientific discipline (such as chemistry, physics, biology, etc. ), with an understanding of scientific principles and methodologies. Analytical Skills : Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and drawing conclusions from scientific experiments or research. Research and Development : Experience in research methodologies, experimental design, and the ability to apply scientific theories to practical solutions. Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex scientific concepts to both technical and non - technical stakeholders.
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