Scientific Officer - Mouse Experiment Research at IISER Kolkata
Greater Kolkata Area · Contract
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- INR 60,000 – INR 60,000 / month
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Ph.D. in Life Sciences
- Eligibility
- Open to candidates of any age who possess a Ph.D. in Life Sciences and have no allergies to small animals such as rabbits, rats, and mice. Applicants must be willing to work closely with these animals.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
About the Position
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata), a premier autonomous public research university located in Nadia district, West Bengal, invites applications for the role of Scientific Officer focused on mouse-related experimental research. The position supports the new Animal House facility and is initially offered as a 6-month contract with a possibility of extension up to one year subject to fund availability.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with mouse-related experimental procedures and provide training to Ph.D. students, animal technicians, and research technicians.
- Offer support in experimental design and aid in preparing Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) protocols.
- Assist in daily experimental activities involving small animals.
- Contribute to grant writing efforts related to the research work.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences from a recognized university or institute.
- Willingness and ability to work with small animals such as rabbits, rats, and mice without allergies to these animals.
- Strong knowledge desirable in mouse anatomy, dissection, tissue harvesting, histopathology tissue processing, sectioning, and staining techniques.
- No age limit for applying; candidates with suitable expertise are encouraged to apply.
Compensation and Contract Details
The position offers a consolidated salary of ₹60,000 per month. The role is contractual, funded under the SyMeC grant, and intended primarily for six months, with potential extension up to a year based on available funding.
Application Process
Applicants should send their applications by February 16, 2022, to the email address animalfacility@iiserkol.ac.in. All qualified candidates, regardless of age, are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria regarding animal handling.