BITS Pilani jobs - JRF

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for a walk-in-interview for the post of JRF in a Life Sciences Research Board (LSRB),DRDO funded project LSRB389/FSH8ABB/2021) at BITS-Pilani Hyderabad Campus.

1. Name of the Post: JRF

2. Title of the Research Project: Testing on-spot food quality mainly focusing on detection of biogenic amines for the defence-personnel using simple fluorophores

3. Project details and Desirables: This project intends to synthesize new organic fluorophores and use them to detect biogenic amines present mainly in chicken or other specific food items. The overall project looks to develop a device that can quickly detect biogenic amines in food samples. One should be capable of synthesizing new molecules and characterize them. An interface between chemistry and biology will also be dealt with in this project. Experienced students with a reasonable understanding of the subjects would be preferred.

4. Minimum qualifications: MSc in chemistry (preferably organic/physical) or M. Pharm in medicinal chemistry with a minimum of 60% marks.

5. Salary: Maximum up to INR 35,000-40,000 (approx.; consolidated) [Non-gate /NET students will have a restriction to avail the full fellowship]

6. Duration: 3-year (Ph. D option is also open as per the institute norm)

Age Limit: Max 27 years