Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

CRF - Chest Research Foundation

Posted: 5 months ago
Openings: 10
Applicants: 0

Job Description

Women candidates. For other exceptional candidates, age will be relaxed based on the discretion of the competent authority. Since this fellowship is meant to bring in the best of candidates outside of ACTREC so that the faculty and the fellow mutually benefit from new expertise and a fresh perspective, the following conditions apply for the internal candidates:

At the time of application, candidates who have graduated from ACTREC should not have completed more than six months after the award of the degree. Candidates who have graduated elsewhere and are working in any of the labs at ACTREC should not have been associated with the lab for more than six months at the time of application. In either of these cases, the fellowship will be awarded strictly for one year, within which time the candidate has to find alternative support. No more than one fellowship will be awarded under this clause and the candidates will be subjected to the same selection protocol.

Key responsibilities:

Conduct research on stem cells derived from patient samples, focusing on cell differentiation
Design, implement, and analyze experiments using animal models of cancer to study the impact of various treatments and interventions.
Knowledge on cancers of the haemopoietic lineage
Collaborate closely with clinician colleagues and other investigators to explore novel therapeutic targets and strategies for cancer treatment.
Prepare and publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals.
Participate in lab meetings, seminars, & contribute to academic development of research group.
Assist in mentoring graduate students and other junior researchers involved in the project.

Money

Consolidated Salary: Fellowship amount and conditions are as per DBT norms. Rs. 73,660/- per month. (Rs. 58,000/- + 27% HRA) p.m. The work progress of the candidate will be monitored, and extension will depend on satisfactory progress of the work.

Qualification

PhD in Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Stem Cell Research, or a related Field.

Experience

Extensive experience with stem cell culture, specifically from patient-derived samples (e.g. primary tumor cells, patient-derived xenografts, blood and marrow).
Proven experience in the establishment and management of animal models of cancer (including but not limited to mouse models).
Strong knowledge of blood disorders
Excellent hands-on laboratory skills, including cell culture techniques, molecular biology, histology, and animal handling.
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Skills: