Bioinformatics/Computational Biology Project Fellow Openings at RGCB Thiruvananthapuram

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

Thycaud PO, Poojappura
Thiruvananthapuram
 
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for two positions of Project Fellow for an industry funded research project on "Computational Prediction of DNA Methylation Patterns in the Cancer Genome" in the laboratory of Integrated Cancer Research Program headed by Prof. M. Radhakrishna Pillai.




ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Project Fellow (Bioinformatics):
M.Sc. in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology with a minimum of 60% marks.
Desirable: Documented experience in genomics research with knowledge in sequence assembly and genome annotation. Experience in retrieving, manipulating and managing data from public databases such as NCBI and Ensembl. Proficiency in common bioinformatics programming languages such as Perl and/or JAVA.

Project Fellow (Software Application):
MCA, BTech or M.Sc. in Computer Science with a minimum of 60% marks.
Desirable: Documented experience in computational approaches to solving biological problem. Extensive skills in computer languages such as C++, Perl and Python. Prior experience in Linux system and grid computing.

AGE : Below 35 years
EMOLUMENTS
Rs. 14,000/- + 20% HRA
Duration : One year or till termination of the project (whichever is earlier).

Only applicants fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for Selection procedures.
Suitably qualified candidates may send applications on plain paper with a photograph, a copy of full resume and attested photocopies of credentials & experience to reach the institute . The envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, the advertisement number and job title. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.

In the event of more than 10 candidates being short listed, a written test will be done before the selection interview. Selected candidates will be called for an interview on the same day.

Last Date: on or before September 15th, 2010

Website Details: http://www.rgcb.res.in/

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