Applications are invited for the position of one (1) Project Research Scientist-I (Non-medical) in the ICMR-sponsored project titled, “Evaluations of Antifungal Lipopeptides on Clinically Relevant Candida Mixed species biofilms on Abiotic Surfaces of Medical Device Materials and In vivo Evaluation in Galleria mellonella".

The post is to be filled on initially for one-year, extendable up to three years or till the completion of project.

Essential Qualification(s): Eligibility

Project Research Scientist-I (non-medical) for 3 years:(i) First class (minimum 60%) post-graduate degree (M.Tech/M.E.) including the integrated PG degree in Biotechnology/Microbial Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering/ Microbiology/Pharmacy or related                disciplines. M.Sc. candidates without valid NET/GATE need not apply.

Desirable: Candidates with keen interest and experience of chromatography-based purification, HPLC, Microbiology are encouraged to apply immediately. The deadline for receiving applications is 18 th April 2025.

Age limit: 35 years as on the closing date of application. Age relaxation as per the ICMR guidelines.

Emoluments: Rs.56,000/- per month plus HRA

How to Apply: Interested candidates may send detailed updated curriculum vitae including research interests and experiences as per the requirements, if any, and scanned copies of relevant certificates to the Principal Investigator (PI):

Dr. Utpal Roy, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, NH 17 B bypass road, Zuarinagar 403726, Goa

Applications should also be sent by e-mail to the address uroy@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in

Note:

ØOnly short-listed candidates shall be called for an interview.

ØSelection will be purely on merit as judged by the members of the selection committee. ØCanvassing in any form will automatically lead to rejection of the candidate.

ØNo TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

ØOnline interviews can be arranged for candidates from distant locations