DST-Funded Project

Applications are invited for one post of Junior Research Fellow in a DST funded project entitled Gametheoretic Approach of Modelling Antibiotic Drug Resistance as Self-Reinforcing Process by Social Factors and Economic Growth" under the supervision of Dr. Samit Bhattacharyya, Department of Mathematics, School of Natural Sciences (SONS), Shiv Nadar University, UP 201 314.

Essential & Desirable Qualification

The applicant must have Post Graduate Degree in Applied Mathematics or Computer Science with NET qualification or B.Tech/M.Tech (in any discipline with Mathematics minor) from a recognized University. Knowledge in Mathematical modelling/ Dynamical systems theory / and Game theory is excellent. Basic programming skills in C / MATLAB/ R is required and experience in working on Unix/Linux OS is preferred.

Fellowship

As per DST norms, fellowship is 25,000/-p.m. plus HRA as permissible for first two years. There will be enhanced fellowship in the third year as 28,000/-p.m. plus HRA.

Duration:

One year (extendable up to 3 years based on performance and availability of funds).

Project Rationale:

The project will focus on modelling Antibiotic Drug resistance. Antibiotic drug resistance is a global issue. The challenges associated with controlling drug resistance, particularly in Indian context, are many and multifaceted. Along with extensive use of antibiotics in hospitals and farming, several socioeconomic factors also promote antibiotic use (misuse) in community. Here in this project, we take modelling approach to understand how socioeconomic factors promote emergence and persistence of drug resistance in community.

Nature of Study

We will use Mathematical and Stochastic modelling technique, and computer simulations to understand the dynamics at different level of the system.

Applications with complete bio-data (with details of qualification i.e. examination passed, year, division, percentage of marks 12th board onwards, and photocopies of mark sheets/ testimonials/ certificates) should be sent by email to: lakshmi.arya@snu.edu.in. An informal query of details of the project may be asked to PI Dr. Samit Bhattacharyya (samit.b@snu.edu.in).