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

Project Scientist: Two

Qualification: Ph.D or Master of science (M.Sc.)-Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Chemistry/ Microbiology/Biotechnology or Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharma) with a minimum of 55% marks and four years of research experience. Candidate with MBBS 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: 15000-1500-30000/-per month (Consolidated).

Project Assistant: One

Qualification: B.Sc/B.A/B.Com with a minimum of Four years of experience or M.Sc./M.A/M.Com with two years of experience working in an experimental biology laboratory.

Experience of working in a laboratory or handling of Accounts and management skills can be desirable.

Duration: Initially for one year and based on the performance extendable by two more years.
Salary Range: 6600-660-13200/- per month (Consolidated).

Application on plain paper, along with the complete bio- data may be sent to the undersigned by post or e-mail latest by Aug 21st, 2010.

Dr. Ashok Kumar
Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur 208016
E-mail: ashokkum@iitk.ac.in CC: sumishra@iitk.ac.in