University of Hyderabad

Repository of Tomato Genomic Resources

Department of Plant Sciences

Research Positions in Tomato Functional Genomics

At the Repository of Tomato Genomics Resources (http://uohyd.ac.in/images/index.html), (DBT Centre of Excellence and Innovation in Biotechnology (CEIB): "Program Support on Genome Engineering of Tomato) we are working on Tomato Functional Genomics involving, Genome Editing, Exome Capture, Proteomics, and Metabolomics along with TILLING approaches to manipulate the fruit ripening in tomato. The current aims of the group are to isolate tomato mutants with high lycopene, -carotene (provitamin A) and folate content in tomato fruits. For recent publications of the group see (Journal of Experimental. Botany 2017 68: 48034819, The Plant Journal 2017 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.13654, PLoS ONE 2017 12(5):e0176978, Food Chemistry 2017 217:610, Frontiers in Plant Sciences 2016 7:969; PLoS ONE 2016 11(4); Food Chemistry 2015 179: 76-84; Plant Methods 2015 11:5; Plant Cell Environment 2014 37: 1688-1702, Plant Physiology 2014 164: 2030-2044; Plant Physiology 2013 161: 20852101).

Currently, we have following position available in the project Influence of phototropin genes on tomato fruit quality and shelf life awarded to Dr. Y. Sreelakshmi, funded by Department of Biotechnology. The qualifications for the positions are as follows:

1. Research Associate - 1 position: Applicants should have very good experience in gene cloning and functional genomics approaches- gene silencing, genome editing using CRISPR/CAS, yeast two hybrid-BiFC analyses and Southern blotting preferably in tomato or other crop plants and should be supported by publications. Selected candidate would be paid Rs. 38,000+30% HRA. The candidates who have submitted PhD Thesis and have research publications in plant molecular biology are also encouraged to apply.

2. Research Assistant - 1 position: Applicants should have minimum one year experience in basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences with experience in handling plants is required. Selected candidates would be paid a consolidated pay of Rs. 13000/-pm. Applications for this position without enclosed experience certificate will be rejected.

We also accept applications from the candidates who wish to pursue post-doctoral research with their own fellowships from DBT/DST/CSIR/UGC in the area of tomato functional genomics/metabolomics/proteomics. The candidates who wish to be considered for independent fellowship can send CV with a research proposal at the email id given below.

Candidates interested in above project positions should send a one page statement clearly explaining how their skills are relevant to the position. The candidates should also enclose detailed CV and the name/email id for three referees. The candidates can send their application by email at y.sreelakshmi@uohyd.ac.in on or before Nov 12th, 2017. All the positions are purely temporary in nature. Shortlisted candidates would be called for interview. No TA/DA would be provided for attending the interview.