Bioinformatics Jobs @ NEHU,Shillong,India

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North-Eastern Hill University was set up by an Act of Parliament and notified on 19th July 1973.
The objectives of the University, as laid down in the act, are "to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit; to pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people of the hill areas of the North-eastern region, and in particular, the intellectual, academic and cultural advancement".

#1:JRF(3 nos.) & Project Assistant (1)

Applications with complete bio-data from candidates possessing the required qualifications are invited for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (3) and Project Assistant (1) in DBT, GOI-funded research project “Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)- based de novo assembly of expressed transcripts and genome information of Orchids in North-East India” in DBT’s Twinning programme for NE, sanctioned for a period of 3 years.

(i) Posts: JRF (3 nos.)

  • @ Rs. 16,000/- plus 10% HRA p.m. for the 1st and 2nd year and SRF @ Rs.18,000/- plus 10% HRA for the 3rd year - applicable only if JRF/SRF is NET/GATE/BET/BINC qualified, otherwise it shall be @ Rs. 12,000 + 10% HRA p.m. for the 1st two years and Rs.14,000 plus 10% HRA for the 3rd year for SRF.
  • Qualifications: M.Tech/M.Sc in Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics.
  • Desirable: Aptitude for Bioinformatics and Computer Programming/ Next generation sequencing data analysis

(ii) Project Assistant (1) @ Rs. 8,000/- p.m.

  • Qualifications: The candidate must be a graduate in science.
  • Desirable: Experience of working in a Life Science/Plant Biotechnology lab. and familiarity with computers and field work viz. collection of samples.
The applications through email [email protected] or post must reach the undersigned within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. The advertised posts are purely temporary for the duration of the project and subject to availability of the funds from DBT. The appointment does not confer any entitlement or right over the posts for absorption in the University service.

#2:Senior Research Fellow

Advertisement for the post of a Senior Research Fellow in a DST-SERB funded Research Project Applications are invited for the post of One Senior Research Fellow to be appointed in a DST-funded major research project entitled “Biochemical and functional properties of Synechocystis Glutathione S-transferase(s)” sanctioned to Dr. Timir Tripathi, Molecular and Structural Biophysics Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, NEHU, Shillong.
  • Stipend: Rs. 18,000/- + 20% HRA per month.
  • Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. or equivalent with a good academic record and 2 years research experience is a prerequisite. Student should have atleast 2 publications in journals of national/international repute.
  • Strong experience in bioinformatics/computational biology is essential.
Interested students can email their detailed bio-data including mobile number and recent photograph to [email protected], latest by 03.11.14. The hard copy of the application is not required at this stage. The date of interview will be informed after primary scrutiny of the applications. No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.

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Applications with complete bio-data from candidates possessing the required qualifications are invited for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (3) and Project Assistant (1) in DBT, GOI-funded research project “Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)- based de novo assembly of expressed transcripts and genome information of Orchids in North-East India” in DBT’s Twinning programme for NE, sanctioned for a period of 3 years.