Junior Research Fellow position

The Accelerator programme for Discovery in Brain disorders using Stem cells (ADBS) is a scientific venture to understand mental illness by harnessing the power of modern human genetics and stem cell technology. The Program is a collaborative initiative of three institutions from Bengaluru, India the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).

Description: A Junior Research Fellow position is available for a candidate with experience in NGS data handling (Genome, Exome and Transcriptome) to work in ADBS program, at inStem, Bengaluru. The position comes with a consolidated pay as per Institute norms.

Qualification: Post graduate degree in Biology or a related discipline

Experience:

• NGS data handling (Genome, Exome and Transcriptome)
• Experience in working in a Linux environment
• Understanding of High-performance computing clusters

The position is available immediately.

Age Limit for the above position: Below 35 years

How to apply: Interested applicants are requested to apply with their CV [with names and contact information (postal and email) of two scientific referees] and a statement of interest (~400 words) pertinent to the position applied for by September 28, 2018. Applications may be sent to adbs@ncbs.res.in as one pdf file. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.