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School of Life Sciences: Chemical genomics approach for understanding the mechanism of action of fludioxonil, a broad spectrum antifungal agent

School of Life Sciences: Chemical genomics approach for understanding the mechanism of action of fludioxonil, a broad spectrum antifungal agent

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School of Life Sciences 
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

JNU/SLS/AM/DBT/2016-17

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Applications were invited for the following purely temporary posts in the DBT funded project entitled "Chemical genomics approach for understanding the mechanism of action of fludioxonil, a broad spectrum antifungal agent" at School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Research associate: 1 post

Salary: Rs. 36,000/- + HRA p.m.

Essential Qualifications: PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Life Science having experience in working with fungi or yeast. Preference will be given to applicants who are well versed in handling yeast and fungal ells and acquainted with gene cloning and expression of proteins technique as evident form publication in peer reviewed international journal of high impact.

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The position is completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. JNU may select candidates against the post depending upon qualification and experience of candidates and reserves the right to relax any of the qualifications in case the candidate is found otherwise well qualified by the Selection Committee.

Interested candidates need to send application and name of project and post applied for on the cover of the envelop. No email copy of CV will be entertained.

To,
Prof. Alok Kumar Mondal
Lab. No. 101, School of Life Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi – 110067
Completed hard copies of applications should reach SLS, JNU latest by 25thAug, 2016

PS: Note that short listed candidates for the interview will not be paid any TA/DA for attending the same.

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