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SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES: Understanding phogocytosis in the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES: Understanding phogocytosis in the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica

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Senior Research Fellow : One
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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY 
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

POSITION AVAILABLE 03rd October, 2016

Applications were invited for the following purely temporary posts in SERB project entitled "Understanding phogocytosis in the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica".

Senior Research Fellow : One

Salary : Rs. 28000/- P. M + HRA

Essential Qualifications : M.Sc. in any field of Life Sciences + two year experience

Desirable qualification : 1. Qualified National Eligibility Test (CSIR / UGC / ICMR). 
2. Experience in Molecular Biology of E. histolytica would be preferred.

The selected candidate will be appointed on purely temporary basis, initially for a period of one year or till his / her services are required by the project Director or till Validity of the project, whichever is earliest. The application on plain paper indicating name, date of birth / age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications, experiences, research work, list of published books / articles should reach the undersigned (Project Director), School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, on or before 18th October, 2016.

Prof. Alok Bhattacharya 
(Principal investigator)
Room No. 117, SLS, JNU
New Delhi - 110067

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