Job Description but not restricted to: The candidate should be able to perform collection and processing of blood and urine samples for liquid biopsy analysis; key molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA isolation, PCR/qPCR/RT-PCR, Gel electrophoresis, ELISA, western blotting; handle cell culture for prostate cancer cell lines, hands-on experience with small animal handling and in vivo procedures (tumor implantation, drug administration), perform basic data analysis and interpretation of biomarker results, use statistical and bioinformatics tools (R/Python/GraphPad) for data visualization.

Essential Qualification:

B.S. 4 years programme /BPharm/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.

(OR) MSc, BE, BTech, BVSc, BPharm, or equivalent degree, and at least two years of post-MSc, BE, BTech, BVSc, BPharm, research experience, as evidenced from published papers in standard refereed journals; (ii) ME, MTech or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology; (iii) MBBS or BDS, with 1 year internship/MVSc/ MPharm or equivalent.

(OR) Doctorate (PhD/MD/MS/MDS) or equivalent degree OR having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/MPharm/ME/MTech.

Desirable competencies: Prior exposure to working with clinical samples or cancer-related research, basic understanding of cancer biology, good communication and documentation skills, familiarity with scientific illustration tools/software, ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, professional attitude, punctuality, and interest in research-driven learning.

Age relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable up-to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.

Emoluments: Fellowship (JRF)- Rs.37,000/-p.m.

Note:

Interested candidate should send their application along with relevant document to : jaijai860414@gmail.com
Please upload the application form in Word document format only. Applicants are not required to submit a hard copy.
No, TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Applications that do not meet the minimum qualification and desired work experience will not be entertained.

PROF. BUSHRA ATEEQ
(Principal Investigator)
Molecular Oncology Lab,
Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering,
IIT Kanpur

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR