A research team, led by Santosh Kumar Upadhyay, at Panjab University, Chandigarh, conducted a detailed study on RBOH (respiratory burst oxidase homolog) genes of the bread wheat, Triticum aestivum (TaRBOH). RBOHs are vital proteins in plants, and their thorough characterisation in wheat and other crop plants could lead to the development of crops better equipped to withstand stress conditions. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are small molecules produced in plants during the process of energy production. They play crucial roles in plant growth and development, particularly when plants face adver ..read more

Jivanu Therapeutics Bengaluru, Karnataka Open Deadline Engagement Contract Hours Full-time Project Development of Microbiome-based therapeutic products for commercialization purposes. Profile Jivanu Therapeutics is an early stage, investor-backed biotechnology company focused on microbiome-based therapeutics for various diseases in Indian population. Jivanu Therapeutics are seeking a highly skilled Computational Biologist to join our team in the analysis of large volumes of microbiome data from the gut. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computational disciplines, with a focu ..read more

Deadline 09 June Type Other Website humanimmunomeproject.org/our-w… → Profile The Human Immunome Project is supporting the next generation of innovators in human immunology in partnership with the Michelson Medical Research Foundation. The $150,000 Michelson Prizes are awarded annually to support early-career investigators working to advance human immunology, vaccine discovery, and immunotherapy research for major global diseases. For more details click here To Apply For more details click here ..read more

BE, IISc Bengaluru, Karnataka Open Deadline Engagement Contract Hours Full-time Website be.iisc.ac.in → Profile The Department of Bioengineering at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in all areas of bioengineering, including but not limited to: Biofabrication; Computational and/or Experimental Approaches in Bioimaging, Biomechanics, and Biophysics; Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Bioengineering; Diagnostics and Biosensors; Medical Devices; and Systems Bioengineering The selected candidate is expected to augment ..read more

Date May 08, 2024 Location Online Website indiabioscience.org/meetings/e… → The webinar includes a series of talks in which speakers will introduce the EMBO Courses & Workshops, and will discuss the selection criteria for being EMBO Courses & Workshops organisers. Additionally, two Indian researchers will share their experiences of preparing competitive applications and advantages of being EMBO Courses & Workshops organisers. The talks will be followed by an interactive Q/A session. For more details click here ..read more

IISc Bengaluru, Karnataka Open Deadline Engagement Contract Hours Full-time Website be.iisc.ac.in → Profile The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a top public academic institution in India with a strong legacy in research and training spanning all areas of science and engineering. The Department of Bioengineering at IISc invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in all areas of bioengineering, including but not limited to: Applications are invited for Assistant Professor Positions in the Department of Bioengineering at the Indian Institute of Science. The sele ..read more

Date June 10-21, 2024 Location Bengaluru, Karnataka St Joseph's University in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences, Royal Society of Chemistry and Scientists from ISRO is hosting two weeks summer programmes on Space and Geo Spatial Sciences and Drug Discovery & Development from the 10 June to 21 June 2024, at a nominal fee of INR 15,000/- (which covers programme fee, assessment fee, meals and field visits The programmes have been carefully curated to help you gain an in-depth knowledge and a 360º view of the industry, thus enabling you to build successful career in th ..read more

Open science, particularly through preprints, is gaining global traction and is integral to India's Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy. While preprints offer accessibility benefits, their adoption in India lags, highlighting the need for recognition and incentives at various career and funding assessment levels. In this article, Sudeepa Nandi, an ASAPbio fellow and a PhD student at TIFR Mumbai, discusses the barriers to the preprint model in India and offers some key recommendations. In recent years, open science has captured global attention and has also been a prominent feature in I ..read more

Date May 11, 2024 Location Bengaluru, Karnataka Explore the rich tapestry of biodiversity in India at this dynamic one-day symposium, featuring a series of enlightening talks by faculty from Indian Institute of Science, National Center for Biological Sciences & Atria University. This event will delve into various pivotal aspects of biodiversity, including geographic distribution, the profound impacts of climate change, innovative uses of environmental DNA (eDNA), and the interconnections with agriculture. Atria University invites faculty members from diverse academic and research backgroun ..read more

Mahindra University Telangana, India Deadline 18 May Engagement Contract Hours Full-time Website mahindrauniversity.edu.in → Profile Applications are invited for the post of Ph.D. in Life Sciences at Mahindra University. Areas: Synthetic Biology || Microbial & Plant Cell Factory || Cell/ Gene Therapy || Biomarkers || PathogenGenomics & Surveillance || Protein Engineering & Structures || Generative AI for Biologics || Predictive Models for Diseases. Differentiators Faculties trained in World’s top institutions: Cornell Univ; Harvard Medical School; Johns Hopkins Univ; Univ Bonn; Un ..read more