Junior Research Fellowship Opportunity For MBBS Candidates at IIT Kanpur—Apply Now

Junior Research Fellowship Opportunity at IIT Kanpur—Apply Now

Junior Research Fellowship Opportunity: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a cutting-edge project focused on liquid biopsy-based diagnostics for circulating biomarkers in prostate cancer. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with advanced molecular biology techniques, clinical samples, and translational oncology research within the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering.

Junior Research Fellowship Details:

• Position: Junior Research Fellow
• Number of Vacancy: 01
• Project Tenure: 1.5 years
• Department: Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, IIT Kanpur

About the Institute

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is one of India’s premier institutions, globally recognized for excellence in science, engineering, and biomedical research. The Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE) is renowned for its cutting-edge contributions to molecular oncology, translational research, and biomedical innovation. The Molecular Oncology Lab, under the leadership of Prof. Bushra Ateeq, focuses on understanding cancer biology and developing diagnostics for improved patient outcomes.

Junior Research Fellowship Essential Qualifications

• B.S. 4-year program/MBBS or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.
•  MBBS or BDS, with 1-year internship or equivalent OR Doctorate (PhD/MD/MS/MDS) or equivalent degree OR having 3 years of research, teaching, and design and development.

Job Description

The candidate should be able to perform collection and processing of blood and urine samples for liquid biopsy analysis; key molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA isolation, PCR/qPCR/RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, ELISA, western blotting; handle cell culture for prostate cancer cell lines, hands-on experience with small animal handling and in vivo procedures (tumor implantation, drug administration), perform basic data analysis and interpretation of biomarker results, use statistical and bioinformatics tools (R/Python/GraphPad) for data visualization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform collection and processing of blood and urine samples for liquid biopsy analysis.
• Conduct key molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA isolation, PCR/qPCR/RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, ELISA, and western blotting.
• Handle cell culture for prostate cancer cell lines.
• Carry out small animal handling and in vivo procedures, including tumor implantation and drug administration.
• Perform basic data analysis and interpretation of biomarker results.
• Use statistical and bioinformatics tools (R/Python/GraphPad) for data visualization.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application along with relevant documents to:
jaijai860414@gmail.com

• Upload the application form in Word document format only.
• Hard copy submission is not required.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• Applications not meeting minimum qualifications or experience requirements will not be entertained.

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