Applications are invited for the position of one JRF in the Department of Biological Sciences   at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for a SERB sponsored research project titled “Investigating the significance of V2 and V3 variants of the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) in the hypothalamic and non-hypothalamic neurons: new insights in neuronal physiology”

Principal Investigator:       Dr. Arnab Banerjee, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Indrani Talukdar, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa

Broad area of Research: Neuroendocrinology/ Metabolic disorder/ Alternative splicing

Duration of the project: 20 months

Fellowship Amount (Rs.):  Fellowship is available for 20 months. For the 8months years Rs.37,000 + HRA and for the third year Rs.42,000 + HRA for those (i) who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET including                                           Lectureship or GATE or qualified through National Examination of Government                                        Departments and Agencies.

Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates having CSIR/UGC NET LS/GATE and working experience relevant to the project topic. Age limit: 28 years Duration: Up to the termination of project, subject to annual performance review.

Accommodation: Hostel accommodation for the JRF will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.

 Qualification: FOR JRF: M.Sc. in one of the fields in Zoology/ animal biotechnology/ Neurobiology/ biochemistry. In depth understanding of molecular biology, neuroendocrinology/ gene regulation and signal transduction is a must. Candidates must be familiar with rodent handling and basic in vivo experiments. Candidate will have to also work in the Dept. of Zoology, BHU, Varanasi.    

*Relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates, as per the government guidelines.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may send application with contact information of two referees and curriculum vitae with details of research experience to the principal investigator (email:  Dr. Arnab Banerjee Co-PI: arnabb@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in; anibanbhu@bhu.ac.in) and Dr. Indrani Talukdar (indranit@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in) by 20/05/2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for online interview.