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Studies on the folding and stability of an alternatively spliced form of APC/C co-activator Fzr1

Studies on the folding and stability of an alternatively spliced form of APC/C co-activator Fzr1

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Junior Research Fellow
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School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110 067

Advertisement No. JNU/SBT/ST/DST/2016-17/1 Dated: July 1, 2016

Applications were invited for a Junior Research Fellow in a DST funded project entitled "Studies on the folding and stability of an alternatively spliced form of APC/C co-activator Fzr1" in the laboratory of the undersigned. The details are given below:

Junior Research Fellow (@25,000 +30% HRA per month):

Essential qualification: Masters degree or equivalent in Life-Sciences/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry or any other related area with minimum 60% marks and a strong academic performance since high school.

Desirable: Experience in animal cell-culture, basic molecular and cell biology techniques and protein purification. Candidates with a background in biophysics will be given a preference.

The project duration is for three years and the selected candidates would be appointed after an interview. Appointment will be purely on temporary basis as stipulated by the existing rules of the University.

The applications along with CV should be mailed at the address given below. Name, address, contact number and e. mail address of two referees must be enclosed with the application. The last date for the application is 20th July 2016. Please note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview for the said positions.

Dr. Swati Tiwari
Room No. 128
School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067

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