Job Title: Research Internship in Human Papillomavirus(HPV) Research Programme
About The Internship:
Vacancies exist for research internships in various research projects including but not exclusive, of the following :
- Metagenomics of HPV infections in the genital tract and oro-pharyngeal region.
- Understanding the B cell biology involved in response to natural infection and HPV vaccine induced immune responses.
- Development of HPV gene editing strategies to develop adjuvant management protocols for invasive cervical carcinoma.
- Elucidation of the biology involved in HPV viral clearance in women with concomitant HIV infection.
- HPV and biomarkers for oral cancer risk prediction.
Qualification: - Applicants must have a first class Masters degree in Biotechnology or Life Sciences (including Pharmaceutical Sciences) and should not be more than 25 years of age as on August 31, 2017.
- Interns who generate good data and obtain a first author publication will be allowed registration to a PhD degree program if found fulfilling all mandatory relevant RGCB rules and regulations.
Stipend: Interns will be paid a monthly consolidated stipend of 16,000
Duration: The research internships will be initially in three time blocks of 6 months each (total period of 18 months). There will be a detailed performance review every 6 months. An excellent evaluation report is needed to continue the internship for the next six months.