Opportunity for M. Pharm, M. Sc to work in ICMR Project at BITS

A Junior/Senior Research Fellow (JRF/SRF) at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Hyderabad campus is a research position for individuals interested in pursuing a career in academia or industry. The JRF/SRF will be expected to contribute to ongoing research projects under the supervision of a faculty member or senior researcher. The specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary depending on the research project and the level of experience of the candidate.

The Junior/Senior Research Fellow (JRF/SRF) position is available to work on a research project sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Title of the project :The project aims to develop epigenetic modulators as a therapy for cognitive deficits associated with psychosis using novel selective histone deacetylase-3 inhibitors. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Balaram Ghosh (Principal Investigator) and Prof. Onkar Kulkarni (Co-Principal Investigator) and will be expected to contribute to the research objectives and goals of the project.

Duration of Project : The position is full-time and is expected to last for a duration of 3 years.

Fellowship amount : The fellowship amount for the Junior/Senior Research Fellow (JRF/SRF) position is as per the norms set by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), which is a monthly stipend of Rs. 31,000.

Eligibility requirements : To be eligible for the position, a candidate must have a M.Pharm in Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry or a M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry. Possession of GPAT/NET/GATE qualification is preferable, but not mandatory. Candidates with hands-on experience in multi-step organic synthesis will be given preference. The eligibility requirements indicate that the ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry or organic chemistry, as well as relevant laboratory experience.

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Candidates who are interested in the Junior/Senior Research Fellow (JRF/SRF) position and meet the eligibility requirements mentioned above should send their CV to Prof. Balaram Ghosh, the Principal Investigator, via email at balaram@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in on or before 24/02/2023. Only suitable candidates will be called for an interview, which will be held at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus in the last week of February 2023. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview. If selected, the candidate may be permitted to register for the PhD program of BITS, Pilani, subject to the fulfillment of the requirements.

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