Project Research Scientist-I

As a Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) in Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Choudhry's laboratory at the Centre for Life Sciences, Mahindra University, Hyderabad, you will be part of an ICMR-sponsored project focused on Investigating the Role of Surface Adhesion Proteins in Fungal Pathogenesis and Evaluating Their Potential for Aptamer-Based Biosensor Development. This interdisciplinary project involves genetics, molecular cell biology, and systems biology approaches to understand the regulatory mechanisms governing surface adhesion proteins expression in the fungal pathogen Candida glabrata. The insights gained will be utilized for exploring biosensor development with potential applications in diagnostics and antifungal research. **Position Details:** - **Name of Position:** Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) - **Number of Positions:** 1 - **Salary:** Rs. 72,800 (56000 + 30% HRA, as per ICMR Guidelines) - **Tenure of the Post:** Initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance and funding availability - **Minimum Essential Qualifications:** - First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees - OR - Second Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees with PhD - Candidates from all allied areas of Life Sciences are eligible to apply - **Desirable Qualifications/Experience:** - Ph.D. in allied Life Sciences areas with first-author research publications in peer-reviewed journals - Prior experience in cell culture, molecular biology, and immunology is preferred - Experience with computational biology tools is an added advantage - **Age Limit:** 35 years To apply for this position, please send your CV, the names and contact information of 1-2 referees, and a cover letter to Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Choudhry (sanjeev.choudhry@mahindrauniversity.edu.in) via email with the subject line "ICMR Project Research Scientist-I Application". The last date for applications is 10-02-2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an online/on-site interview. If you have any inquiries related to the position and the project, feel free to reach out to Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Choudhry at sanjeev.choudhry@mahindrauniversity.edu.in.,