Research Associate (RA-I), Life Sciences at IACS Kolkata

About the position

One Research Associate-I (Institute funded) position is open in the School of Biological Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata. The post is in the group of Prof. Arindam Banerjee, working on peptide and nucleopeptide based soft biomaterials for antimicrobial therapeutics against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The tenure is one year from joining, extendable up to a maximum of one and a half years, with performance evaluated every six months. One post is available.

Eligibility

Candidate should have a first-class M.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences or any discipline related to Biological Sciences / Biochemistry / Chemistry, with minimum average of 60% marks both in B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. examinations, along with a good overall academic record, and has obtained Ph.D. or submitted Ph.D. thesis, with research experience supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals. A candidate who has submitted his or her Ph.D. thesis can also apply. Desirable skills include handling and cultivation of bacterial pathogens including antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) strains, antimicrobial drug screening and susceptibility testing, bactericidal kinetics and time-kill assay methodologies, and biochemical characterisation of enzyme-substrate interactions.

Fellowship / pay

As per the rules of the institute. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

How to apply

1. Prepare a complete bio-data/CV with academic and research details.
2. Send the application by email to bcab@iacs.res.in.
3. Shortlisting will be based on academic credentials, research area and experience.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a walk-in interview; the exact time will be communicated separately.