Ph.D. Positions for JRF Candidates: Open
Applications are invited from CSIR-JRF/ICMR-JRF/DBT-JRF/DST INSPIRE candidates, for an ongoing collaborative project between Dr. Syed Shadab Raza and Dr. Avril Robertson, The University of Queensland, Australia on “Molecular mechanism of inflammasome mediated cell death in brain injury and its inhibition by novel inhibitors” e.g. MCC950 (Nature Medicine, 2014; Avril Robertson). This programme will lead to the Ph.D. of the successful candidate.
The project presents an unique and exciting opportunity to work on Mesenchymal Stem Cell (mouse & Human), Macrophages, Astrocyte, Neuronal cell culture, co-culture, Protein Expression (Western, ICC/IF/IHC, Elisa), Gene expression (qRT- PCR), SiRNA/ShRNA or/and CRISPR/CAS9, Lentiviral preparation, transfection, transduction, cloning, plasmid preparation, creating stroke and/or spinal cord injury rodent model, neurobehavioral studies etc.
Eligibility: M.Sc. with 60% in any branch of Life Science (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Zoology etc.) with CSIR/ICMR/DBT/DST-INSPIRE fellowship.
Desirable: Acquaintances with the aforementioned techniques are highly desirable but not essential. Also, applicant should be willing to move to our collaborators lab in Australia, if needed
Date of initiation: ASAP
How to Apply: Interested candidates please send your application with a CV to Dr. Syed Shadab Raza, P.I. at syedshadabraza@gmail.com not later than 22nd of July, 2017.
Post-Doctoral Position:Closed
Fresh Ph.D. holders interested in any National level Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme e.g. NPDF (DST) or any similar programme are encouraged to contact Dr. Raza @ syedshadabraza@gmail.com
M.D./M.Tech/M.Pharm internship: Open
The Laboratory for Stem Cell & Restorative Neurology at Department of Biotechnology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital invite applications for One year internship programme for 2017.
There are multiple short projects available in the laboratory. Candidate can choose any one of the below project depending on his/her interest, and availability:
Eligibility: Candidates pursuings Master's Programme.
If interested, please send your application with a CV, and syedshadabraza@gmail.org on or before 30th April, 2017. Candidates must have an official letter from their respective department for an internship programme. Nominal training fees will be charged.