Post:

1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Project Name:

"Unravelling novel interaction of orphan nuclear receptor, small heterodimer partner (SHP) with hyaluronan-binding protein 1 (HABP1) in hepatocarcinoma cell lines: Implications in autophagy and tumor regulation"

(WB DSTBT funded project, Sanction order # 503(Sanc.)/STBT-13015/15/2024-WBSCST SEC

Date and Venue of Interview:

17 ^th April, 2025; from 11:30 A.M onwards

5 ^th Floor, Tower 1, Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University (2nd Campus), Plot No. DG/02/02, Premises No. 14-0358, Action Area-ID, New Town (Near Biswa Bangla Convention Centre), Kolkata-700156

Principal Investigator:

Dr. Paramita Saha

Fellowship/Salary:

As per WBDST BT norms (A consolidated amount of INR 25,000 per month)

Duration of Project:

Three years (Till 29 ^th July, 2027)

Tenure of Assignment:

One year. Can be extended annually till the duration of the project, subject to satisfactory performance. The post is purely temporary and subject to availability of funds.

Essential Qualification:

M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Zoology or related field with minimum 65% marks in all examinations from recognized University.

Desired Qualification:

Following qualifications are desirable but not mandatory:

a) Previous hands-on experience in Mammalian Cell culture, mammalian cell transfection, transformation and cloning in bacteria, and techniques such as Western blotting, RT-PCR.

b) Previous experience with bioinformatics tools.

c) Evidence of good oral and written communication skills in English through presentation.

d) Qualification in the National Eligibility Test at the JRF/LS level or Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) or an “equivalent exam” if any.

Enrolling for Ph.D.:

The selected candidate may be allowed to enroll for Ph.D. program as per university rules.

Application process:

Interested and eligible candidates should email the following to Dr. Paramita Saha(Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor) (paramitasaha.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in) before 5:00 PM, 11 ^th April, 2025.

I. Detailed curriculum vitae including e-mail ID, with a latest passport size photograph, mobile number, date of birth, educational qualifications (Secondary onwards) with year, division, percentage of marks, Board/University etc. and Name and email id or phone number of at least one referee, who can provide feedback on their academic background.

II.NET-LS score card, research experience, publications, etc.