Vacancy for Research Associate position in IACS Kolkata – Apply now

Vacancy for Research Associate position in IACS Kolkata  : Applications are being accepted for a post as a RA-I/Bridge fellow (Institute), overseen by Prof. Siddhartha S. Jana at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science’s School of Biological Sciences.

Name of the post:

Research Associate-I/Bridge fellow

Number of posts:

One (01)

Broad Research Area:

Biochemistry

Specific Research Area:

Cell biology /cell migration

Essential Qualifications:

1. The candidate must have earned a minimum of 55% in their B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in chemistry or biochemistry with a first or high second class ranking. A Ph.D. degree or a submitted thesis is required of the candidate (documentary proof should be presented). The candidate should have a strong track record of research accomplishments backed by publications in peer-reviewed journals. The ideal candidate will possess both the customary proficiency in microscopy techniques and a track record of established research experience in the aforementioned fields. The applicant ought to be qualified to guide younger students.

2. A chosen candidate who has not yet earned a Ph.D. will be eligible to receive the full RA-I fellowship from the date of the doctorate’s issuance, backed by documented evidence, and will receive a fellowship amount equivalent to a bridge fellowship in accordance with IACS regulations. Fellowship: As per IACS regulations.

Tenure of Fellowship:

One year, subject to the progress monitoring committee’s assessment at the end of six months. The candidate shall not be entitled to any position inside the institute, either officially or tacitly. On or before December 16, 2023, interested applicants should send their full resume, including phone number and email address, to Prof. Siddhartha S. Jana at [email protected]. A copy should also be sent to [email protected]. After this date, applications won’t be considered.

Procedure:

The candidate’s full name and the words “Application for RA-I/Bridge fellow position followed by the advertisement number” should appear in the email’s subject line. The academic qualifications and research experience substantiated by publications in peer-reviewed journals will be used to shortlist the applicants. The email notification of the interview date and time for the shortlisted candidates to attend the online interview will be sent.

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