NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MALARIA RESEARCH (Indian Council of Medical Research) Sector – 8, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110077 WALK-IN-INTERVIEW Two project positions in the Laboratory of “Host-Parasite Interaction Biology Group” are to be filled up on purely ad-hoc, temporary and on contract basis, co-terminus with the project, to work in the following DBT and ICMR funded projects. The project research work requires high-throughput tissue specific transcriptomic, bioinformatics and functional genomics studies. For the required position we are looking skilled manpower having special expertise to work with insect/mosquito tissues, RNA isolation, cDNA library construction, sequencing and handling of massive sequencing data. Apart from the basic lab work, the candidate is expected to devote maximum time for extensive bioinformatics work related to large scale cDNA annotation, gene identification, functional prediction, protein domain detection, docking and molecular modeling etc. Project-1 Identification and molecular characterization of Hemocyte specific Immune modulators from Indian malarial vector Anopheles culicifacies Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Qualification: Postgraduate in any branch of Life Sciences. Preference will be given to the candidates having work experience of Molecular genomics and bioinformatics in the field of molecular entomology as mentioned above. Both NET qualified or non-NET candidates may appear, but salary would be paid as per DBT norms, mentioned below. Salary: Rs. 16,000/- + HRA (NET-Qualified) or Rs. 12,000/- + HRA (non NET-Qualified) Funding Source: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Tenure: One Year (likely extendable) Age: 28 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/other candidates as per Govt. Rules). Project-2 Understanding the molecular genetics of mosquito vector competence in Indian malarial vector Anopheles culicifacies. Position: Sr. Laboratory Assistant Qualification: Graduate/Post graduate in any branch of Life Sciences. Preference will be given to the candidates having technical work experience in the field of molecular entomology as mentioned above. Knowledge of computer application is must. Funding Source: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Salary: Rs.18, 360/-p.m. (consolidated) Tenure: One Year (likely extendable) Age: 28 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/other candidates as per Govt. Rules). Interested and eligible candidates may walk in for interview on 02.11.2012 at 11:00 a.m. at above mentioned address along with Bio-data with the photocopy of the testimonials and also originals for verification. NOC from employer if employed. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Registration will start 9:45 a.m. and ends 10:40 a.m. sharply. Administrative Officer