Noti./Proj/DST-SERB/JRF/MJ/2016-17 06.03.2017 N O T I F I C A T I O N Applications are invited from the eligible candidates, for filling up of the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on CONTRACT basis for the SERB/DST funded project entitled Exploring the roles of cytoskeletal Protein in muscle differentiation under Dr. Mathivanan Jothi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Human Genetics & Principal Investigator, NIMHANS, Bengaluru. Name of the Post - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) No. of Post - One (01) Educational Qualification - Master of Science (M.Sc) with minimum 55% of total marks (equivalent grade) in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics or any equivalent life sciences Desirable Qualification - CSIR-UGC NET/SLET candidates preferable but not mandatory Maximum Age Limit - 28 years (Age relaxation will be given for exceptionally meritorious candidates) Emoluments - Rs. 25,000/- per month plus HRA Duration of the Post - 3 years (The initial appointment will be made for a period of one year & extendable for another one year subject to performance of the candidate) Other requirement / conditions/ information: Preference will be given to the candidate have expertise with animal cell culture, molecular cloning and molecular biology experiments along with basic bioinformatics analysis. The final appointment of candidates will be decided based on his/her merit and performance in the interview. Only the short listed candidates will be called for interview.

Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may apply on a plain paper with their Curriculum Vitae and Testimonials to The Director, NIMHANS, P.B. No.2900, D.R.College Post, Hosur Road. BENGALURU 560 029 or by email to mjothi@nimhans.ac.in / mathivanan.jothi@gmail.com . Candidates who apply should invariably mention the Notification No. & Date, email ID, Contact No. & Postal Address, failing which the application will not be considered. The last date for receipt of filled in applications along with the relevant documents is 20.03.2017 upto 4.00 pm. Late applications will not be entertained. Sd/- REGISTRAR