Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2025/159

Project Associate Position at IIT Kanpur in the domain of Synthetic Biology

Applications are invited for one position of Project Associate, initially for a period of 6 months (extendable depending on the performance) in the MoE sponsored project entitled "Design Of Synthetic Genetic Circuits: Robustness Towards Change In The Growth Rate " at IIT Kanpur.

Minimum Academic Qualification

MSc degree in Bioscience or Biotechnology or related fields + at least one year of laboratory experience

Or

BSc/BTech degree in Bioscience or Biotechnology or related fields + at least three years of research experience.

Desirable experience

1. Proficient in Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques: Cloning (3A, Gibson, Golden Gate), Plasmid Isolation, Transformation, Gel Electrophoresis, PCR.
2. Should have experience in operating Plate Reader, Fluorescence microscopy, qPCR.
3. Working knowledge of Bioinformatic tools: BLAST, Snapgene
4. Basic idea about construction of a genetic circuit
5. Hands on experience on working with coli
6. Should have a proven ability to carry out research.

Salary: 21600-1800-54000 INR + HRA

Application procedure: Please fill this form by 25th July, 2025

https://forms.gle/nkAVHxN7L8gi4wGY9

If you are unable to access the form, please send a cover letter, your resume indicating relevant experience, scan copy of qualifying degree and experience to the undersigned at dclab.iitk@gmail.com on or before the deadline.

Dr Abhilash Patel
Principal Investigator
Email: apatel@iitk.ac.in