April 8th, 2011

Applications are invited for a post of

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF)
in Department of Biotechnology (DBT) funded project
ONGC Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology
Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya,
41/18 College Road, Nungambakkam
Chennai – 600006, Tamil Nadu, India

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a post of JRF in DBT funded project entitled
“Molecular Basis of X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis: mutational screening of RS1 gene and
functional characterization of the identified mutations” [Ref.: BT/PR15111/GBD/27/322/2011] to
be implemented at the Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, by Principal Investigator
Dr. A. J Pandian.

The post is purely temporary for a period of 2 years. Candidates with research experience in
Molecular Biology are preferable.

Name of the post: Junior Research Fellow

Qualification: Master of Science in any Biological sciences and NET* qualified (or)
Graduate degree in Professional courses (related to Biological Sciences) and
GATE or equivalent qualification.

Salary: Rs.12,000 / 16,000 + 30% HRA per month.

Application with Curriculum Vitae consisting of contact details, educational qualification,

experience and present status etc should be sent to Dr. A. J Pandian on or before April 15th, 2011
by email only (drajp@snmail.org). Scanned copies of documents depicting their NET qualification
should be attached along with the email. Short-listed candidates would be informed back and
called for an interview on a date between April 18, 2011 and April 23, 2011.

*NET: National Entrance Test (includes examinations conducted by Department of Science and Technology (DST) or
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) or Department of Biotechnology (DBT) or Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR) for JRF fellowship / Lectureship).