Madurai Kamaraj University Invites Application for Research Assistant Recruitment 2021

Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai Last Date: 2nd January, 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU)
invites applications for recruitment of Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Job Location:

Palkalai Nagar, Madurai, 625021 Tamil Nadu
Last Date: 02 January 2022
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 4 Posts

MKU Vacancy 2021
MKU Vacancy 2021 Recruitment 2021 Details
Job Role Research Assistant
Education Requirement M.Sc
Total Vacancy 4 Posts
Job Locations Madurai
Experience 1 - 3 years
Salary Not Disclosed
Posted on 21 Dec, 2021
Last Date To Apply 02 Jan, 2022

Educational Qualification: B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech

Applications are invited from qualified and interested candidates for the position of research Assistant on a purely temporary basis in a time bound research project (2 years / 24 months) sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE), Chennai.

1. Name of the fellowship : Research Assistant

2. Number of Positions : Four

3. Title of the project :“ Design and Development of Imaging Probes and Potential Inhibitors for Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Chemical Biology Approach".”

4. Duration : Two Years (24 Months)

5. Fellowship : as per TANSCHE norms

6. Qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Life Sciences / B.Tech / M.Tech in Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA). Qualified CSIR-NET or GATE is preferred

7. Desirable : Research experience in Peptide Synthesis / Biophysical characterization / Computational Biology / Molecular Biology / Cell culture / Animal studies / Biochemical assays

Pay Scale:
INR
Not Disclosed

Age Limit: As Per Rules Age

Selection Procedure

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written test / interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending test/interview. Selected Research Assistant candidate(s) may register for PhD in Madurai Kamaraj University.

How to Apply:

Interested, eligible and highly motivated candidates may apply online for this high priority research project on “Neurodegenerative disorder” and upload biodata along with attested copies of certificates (https://forms.gle/kTbo1uKQ7e47cxhTA) on or before 02 January, 2021.


Important Dates:

Published on: 21 December 2021

Last date for application is: 02 January 2022

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