Applications are invited for the post of temporary Project Positions in the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) sponsored research Project (No. BT/PR11841/MED/32/105/2009), under project Investigator: Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dept of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, IIT Kanpur.

Title: Designing and Optimization of a Bioartificial Liver Support Using Cryogel based Bioreactor for Treatment of Acute Liver Failure.

Senior Project Associate/SRF/Research Scientist: Two

Qualification: Ph.D or Master of Science (M.Sc.)-Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Chemistry/ Microbiology/Biotechnology or Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharma) and 3-4 years of research experience. Candidates with MBBS/BDS degree can also apply.

Candidates with a proven experience of working with animal cell culture technology, polymer technology and hands on experience with flow cytometry/scanning electron microscopy/Micro CT/confocal microscopy and having relevant research publications will be given preference. Candidates are expected to work in a multidisciplinary research area.

Duration: Initially for one year and based on the performance extendable by two more years.

Salary Range: 12000-1200-24000/-per month (Consolidated).

Application on plain paper, along with the complete bio- data may be sent to the undersigned by post latest by 10th May, 2011.

Prof. R. Sankararamakrishanan
Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)
Kanpur-208016, UP