Research Associate| School of Arts and Sciences

Reporting to: Ashutosh Kumar, Associate Professor, School of Arts and Sciences

Duration
• Initially for one year and may extend max up to three years based on the candidate’s performance.
• The position is temporary, contractual and renewable each year, subject to satisfactory performance until the project’s duration.
• The position is co-terminus with the project.

Role Summary: Co-delivery of Methotrexate and RELA siRNA using Nanoscale DNA Tetrahedrons and Folate Liposomes to Synergistically Target Synovial Macrophages in Rheumatoid Arthritis

About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.

Responsibilities
• Plan and execute experiments relevant to the project.
• Analyse and interpret various sets of experimental data.
• Draft and publish manuscripts for research publication and prepare grant proposals for research funding.
• Provide guidance and training to incoming PhD scholars and undergraduate students.

Key Skills

Essential
• Extensive research background in Nanobiotechnology or at the intersection of materials and biology.
• Proficient in cell culture practices and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong proficiency in scientific writing for research papers and grant writing.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• An enthusiastic and fast learner.

Desirable
• Preference will be given to researchers with hands-on experience in animal handling, particularly with rodents.
• Experience in Flow cytometry, Microscopy, and Immunological experiments.

Qualification: PhD from a reputed University/Institute with an outstanding publications record in high-impact factor peer-reviewed journals.

How to apply: Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and cover letter to Professor Ashutosh Kumar by email at ashutosh.kumar@ahduni.edu.in. Please do not forgot to mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.