Online interview on July 6, 2020 for the position of a Junior
Research Fellow (JRF) IISER Kolkata MSc in Chemistry (Physical), or MSc in Physics, or Biophysics, or
Biotechnology
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research
Fellow (1 position) under Har-Govind Khorana IYBA Project entitled ‘A
Structural Topology-based Electrostatic Model (STEM) of RNA to investigate functional
conformational changes of bacterial and viral RNA’. The position is funded by
the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science &
Technology, Govt. of India. The JRF position will be awarded for a period of
one year (extendable strictly based on the research progress and performance).
1. Position: JRF (1 position)
2. Research Area: Theoretical and Computational Biophysical
Chemistry (Focus: RNA Biophysics)
3. Funding source: DBT, Ministry of Science &
Technology, Govt. of India.
4. Principle Investigator: Dr. Susmita Roy, Assistant
Professor, Dept. of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata
5. Remuneration: JRF (Rs. 31000/- plus 24% HRA)
6. Tenure: 1 year (extendable strictly based on the research
progress and performance)
7. Basic Eligibility Criteria: (i) First class (or CGPA OF
7.0 and above at a scale of 10) in MSc in Chemistry (Physical), or MSc in
Physics, or Biophysics, or Biotechnology (ii) Qualified CSIR-UGC NET (including
LS) or GATE examination. (iii) Candidates should be below 28 years of age at
the time of application.
8. Desirable qualification: Candidate is expected to have
strong interest in doing computational biophysical chemistry research with good
understanding of physical chemistry/chemical physics concepts and good
programming skill.
9. How to Apply: A detailed CV prior to the interview must be
emailed to susmita.roy@iiserkol.ac.in & susmitajanaroy@gmail.com latest by
5 th July, 2020 (last date of application).
*All candidates are requested to send the following documents
before the online interview:
(a) Two sealed recommendation letters from a teacher and/or
academic mentor; (b) Self-attested copies of degree certificates with
originals. (c) Any other relevant documents.
Date/Time: 6 th JULY, 2020, 2:00 PM
Mode of Interview: Online (For security reasons, a
Google-Meet link will be shared to the short-listed candidate just 5-10 mins
before the interview. Interview will be recorded. The application itself will
be considered as the consent of the applicant.
**Conditions: The decision of the selection committee will be
final. The selected candidate may be terminated with a 30-day notice before
completion of tenure, if their performance is deemed unsatisfactory. The requirements of minimum qualification
and/or experience and age may be relaxed in the case of candidates with
outstanding credentials.
Contact:
Dr. Susmita Roy
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Sciences
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Mohanpur-741246, West Bengal, India
Email: susmita.roy@iiserkol.ac.in
susmitajanaroy@gmail.com
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