National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health jobs for JRF Genomics in Kochi. Last Date to apply: 05 May 2017
Job Description
Project Title : "Development of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from D. pulex and neural tissue engineering for identification of genetic and epigenetic factors responsible for differentiation and neural-degeneration".
Qualifications : Candidate should have Masters Degree with minimum 60% Marks in one of the following subjects: Genomics, Biotechnology, Marine Biology or any branch of Life Sciences. The candidate not qualified in NET/GATE/BET may be considered in the absence of the above mentioned qualified candidate.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in Molecular Biology or Cell Biology with skills in Bioinformatics
Fellowship: As per DBT-IYBA norms.
Duration of the post: Initial appointment is for 3 years and can be extended up to 5 years
Job Particulars
About Company
National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH) (formerly Centre for Fish Disease Diagnosis and Management) was established in January 18th 2000 to cater to the requirement of aqua farmers in protecting health of the rearing stock through the introduction of the recent advancements in marine biotechnology. Motto of the Centre is ‘Relentless effort for the protection of health of aquatic animals and their environment’. To achieve the goal it continually endeavors to transfer the out put of research directly to the end users, the aqua farmers. The research and development activities of the Centre use cutting edge technologies to bring in novel innovations for the development of sustainable aquaculture in India. A unique feature of the Centre is its in-house production facility, the Aquaculture Health Products Division to meet the needs of the aquaculture industry. Aquaculture extension cell is the link of the farmers to technology. Besides, the Centre maintains a diagnostic service to the diseases which often occurs during the culture
