About Position/Job
The Department of Biological Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Fellow (SRF) to join a cutting-edge project funded by DBT. The research aims to investigate the hypoxia-mediated relationship between CTCF, G4 DNA structures, and chromatin architecture, and their collective impact on alternative splicing in breast cancer progression. This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to high-impact translational cancer research while developing expertise in molecular biology, epigenetics, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis. You’ll be part of a vibrant and collaborative research team led by Prof. Sanjeev Shukla.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Senior Research Fellow
- Institution: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal
- Department: Department of Biological Sciences
- Research field: Cancer Biology, Epigenetics, RNA Biology
- Location: Bhopal, India
- Number of post: 01
- Job Type: Full-time, Project-based
- Start Date (Anticipated): July 2025
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary Range: ₹42,000 per month + 18% HRA (if accommodation not provided)
- Required Degree/Diploma: MSc
Research Area
Cancer biology, epigenetics, RNA biology, chromatin biology, molecular biology
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- MSc in Life Sciences or related subjects
- Minimum two years of research experience in epigenetics, RNA biology, cancer biology, or NGS data analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with molecular biology techniques
- Skills in next-generation sequencing analysis, R programming, RNA work, or chromatin biology
- Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct molecular and cellular experiments
- Analyse NGS data
- Perform work related to RNA and chromatin structure
- Prepare reports and presentations
- Collaborate with internal and external researchers
Application Process
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply via the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms. Incomplete applications or those not meeting minimum criteria will not be considered.
Required Documents:
- Updated CV
- Details of educational qualifications and research experience
- Any other supporting documents (optional)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 11 June 2025
- Deadline: 28 June 2025
- Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email
Useful Links
- Institution Website: IISER Bhopal
- Official Notification Link: Position in Cancer Biology at IISER Bhopal
- Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms
