Applications are invited for the positions of Project Assistants and Junior Research Fellows in the School of Biosciences at Chanakya University, Devanahalli. The successful candidates will participate in the ongoing research projects of the faculty and provide support for the operations of the laboratory and the school. The positions are purely temporary and coterminous with the project. The position will be available initially for one year and can be extended based on the performance. 

Responsibilities

Project assistants will participate in the ongoing research projects of the faculty and will also provide support for the maintenance of the equipment and laboratory space.

Junior Research fellows will participate in the ongoing research projects of the faculty and suitable candidates will be enrolled for the PhD program at the University. Candidates with their own fellowships such as NET-JRF, DST-INSPIRE and DBT fellowships are preferred however, Chanakya University will provide few fellowships for outstanding candidates.

Essential Qualifications, Experiences and Skills for Project Assistant (position code- SBS-RPA-01)

1. Master’s degree (M.Sc. OR equivalent) in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Zoology/ Genetics or related subjects with at least 60% of marks or 6.50 CGPA from a recognized university.
2. Hands-on experience in any of the research areas including Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, computational studies such as Genomics, Structural biology, Drug discovery and Bioinformatics 
3. Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages.
4. Ability to carry out basic maintenance of general lab equipment and resources.
5. Good organisational and prioritisation skills, ability to maintain accurate records.
6. Team player and willingness to learn.

Desirable Experiences and Skills

1. Experience of working in industry/ academic institutes/ R&D laboratories 

Essential Qualifications, Experiences and Skills for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (position code- SBS-RJRF-02)

1. Master’s degree (M.Sc. OR equivalent) in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Zoology/ Genetics or related subjects with at least 60% of marks or 6.50 CGPA from a recognized university.
2. Hands-on experience in any of the research areas including Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, computational studies such as Genomics, Structural biology, Drug discovery and Bioinformatics 
3. Good IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.
4. Good organisational and prioritisation skills, ability to maintain accurate records.
5. Team player and willingness to learn.
6. Commitment for long-term research 

Desirable Experiences and Skills

1. Candidates having fellowships such as NET-JRF, DBT or DST-INSPIRE or ICMR or UGC NET or CSIR NET are preferred 
2. Laboratory research experience
3. Experience in mammalian cell culture and handling of molecular biology tools.
4. Motivation to work on a long-term basis
5. Experience in industry/ academic institutes/ R&D laboratories. 

Age

Not exceeding 32 years as of the last date of application.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be commensurate with expertise and experience

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply through email, sending their CV along with a cover letter to sbs@chanakyauniversity.edu.in on or before 31th March, 2025. Last date for submission of application is 31th March, 2025.

About Chanakya University

Chanakya University aspires to be India’s foremost for-purpose university, on a steadfast mission, in pursuit of expanding frontiers of knowledge, to nurture world-class scholarship and advance high impact research. We are committed front runners in merging global academic excellence India’s exceptional civilization wisdom for individuals’ and society’s sustained goodness and greatness. 

Chanakya University is a global learning destination that is deeply committed to the creation of a foremost knowledge movement in which students rise higher with ideas and achieve sustained success with abundant wisdom (jñāna), indomitable will (ichhā) and meaningful action (kriyā). For more details, please visit https://chanakyauniversity.edu.in/

About the School of Biosciences (SBS)

The Chanakya School of Biosciences (SBS) is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience in the field of biosciences and a place where you can embark on an exciting journey of scientific discovery and exploration. It is aligned with the vision that technology is the driver of this century and needs to be utilized for social development. Our school is dedicated to fostering a passion for scientific inquiry and discovery in our students, and we strive to prepare them for a variety of careers in biosciences.

The Chanakya School of Biosciences (SBS) has domains/centres with core expertise in specific areas necessary for interdisciplinary research and education programs. The interconnected domains/centres will focus on cutting-edge research in thematic and emerging areas of biosciences with a translational aspiration. The school will offer skill-oriented educational programs at the interface of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and computation. The centres will also develop online educational resources, tools, software and databases in the areas of core expertise. The school will also incubate start-up companies in relevant areas.