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Academic Support
We are a family of dedicated professionals that assists in the growth and enrichment of each member.
Level: Full-Time Contractual Positions
Reporting to: Faculty Coordinators of the Courses
Duration of the Engagement: Tentatively from February 19, 2024 to May 10, 2024
Last date to apply: December 31, 2023
About us
Foundation Programme
Undergraduate students go through a Foundation Programme in their first year. This includes four interdisciplinary and immersive 4-week courses in the Studio format, referred to as Thematic Studios, on Democracy and Justice, Environment and Climate Change, Neighbourhoods and Water. For each of these Studios we seek Teaching Assistants.
Role Summary
The Teaching Assistants for the Foundation Programme will support the teaching-learning activities at the Foundation Programme courses. On most days the learning in the mornings will be via lectures and discussions which will be led by the faculty while the activities in the afternoon will be coordinated by the Teaching Assistants. Teaching Assistants are required to attend the morning sessions as well as coordinate the afternoon sessions.
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Qualifications
We are seeking Teaching Assistants with any of the following qualifications:
Teaching Assistants will be remunerated commensurate with their qualifications.
How to Apply
The updated CV with full contact details must be received via email to the Office of the Dean of the Undergraduate College at the email id: [email protected]. Candidates must mention “Teaching Assistant for Foundation Course” in the subject line of the email.
Date of Online Interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates only.
Address for Correspondence:
Office of The Dean of the Undergraduate College, Room 232, GICT Building
Ahmedabad University, Navrangpura
Ahmedabad-380009, Gujarat, India
Website: https://ahduni.edu.in/
Conduct experimental research, analyse data, write and publish manuscripts, write and apply for research grants and mentor PhD and undergraduate students.
Reporting to: Professor Ashim Rai
Duration: 36 months
Role Summary: Professor Ashim Rai’s lab in the Division of Biological and Life Sciences at Ahmedabad University is looking for a motivated and self-driven postdoctoral fellow to work on biophysics of Salmonella-host cytoskeleton interactions. The research project would be directed towards understanding the biophysical molecular mimicry mechanisms used by Salmonella pathogenic factors to hijack host cell cytoskeletal networks. The ideal candidate would have a PhD degree in biochemistry or biophysics and an experience in cytoskeletal biology would be highly desirable. The candidate would be expected to work using interdisciplinary methods that span reconstitution biology, fluorescence spectroscopy and DNA nanotechnology. An experience in fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy is essential.
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
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Qualification: PhD degree in Biochemistry or Biophysics with a demonstrated record of publication in high-impact peer reviewed journals.
How to apply: Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and cover letter to Professor Ashim Rai by email on the email address [email protected]
Reporting to: Ashutosh Kumar, Associate Professor, School of Arts and Sciences
Duration
Role Summary: Co-delivery of Methotrexate and RELA siRNA using Nanoscale DNA Tetrahedrons and Folate Liposomes to Synergistically Target Synovial Macrophages in Rheumatoid Arthritis
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
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Desirable
Qualification: PhD from a reputed University/Institute with an outstanding publications record in high-impact factor peer-reviewed journals.
How to apply: Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and cover letter to Professor Ashutosh Kumar by email at [email protected]. Please do not forgot to mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
Ahmedabad University is seeking highly motivated and bright candidates for the position of Research Scientist II. The position is available for a duration of one year (may extend max up to three years based on the candidate’s performance) under the supervision of Professor Ashutosh Kumar. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a PhD degree to contribute to research in the field of nano science and technology.
Reporting to: Ashutosh Kumar
Duration
Role Summary: Synergistic Chemotherapy and microRNA Intervention via Liposome-mediated Delivery System targeting HER2: A Comparative Study between miR155/Paclitaxel and miR145/Docetaxel Combinations against Drug-resistant Breast Cancer.
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
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Key Skills
Essential
Desirable
Qualification: PhD from a reputed University/Institute with an outstanding publications record in high-impact factor peer-reviewed journals.
How to apply: Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and cover letter to Professor Ashutosh Kumar by email at [email protected]. Please do not forgot to mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
No of positions: 2
Reporting to: Jitesh Jhawar, Assistant Professor, School of Arts and Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Role Summary: Work on Bird research project entitled ‘Investigating inter-specific interactions in mixed-species bird aggregations’.
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
Responsibilities: Help in standardising protocols to establish bird feeders, automated data collection setup through video cameras, process and analyse video, data anlysis, and write papers.
Key Skills: Bird identification (direct and calls), Knowledge of cameras and remote data collection, video processing using software like Boris. Data analysis and basic coding.
Qualification: Master’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognised University or Equivalent.
How to apply: Interested applicants should application including a cover letter, and detailed CV to the email: [email protected] with the subject line – ‘Project Associate Application for Bird Research Project’ on or before April 21, 2024.
Reporting to: Laboratory Executive
Level: Mid-Entry Level
Role Summary: Involved in conducting practicals for Integrated MS students
About us: The School of Arts and Sciences has five divisions: Humanities and Languages, Social Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences and Performing and Visual Arts. Biological and Life Sciences microbiology, parasitology, plant biology, infectious disease and evolutionary biology. For more information, please visit the link, currently operates in the areas of nanotechnology, bioinformatics, stem cells, cancer biology, ecology.
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Qualification: MSc (any area of Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences/Plant Sciences) with a minimum of 55 % marks from a UGC recognised University.
How to apply (New section added)
The position is temporary, and the appointment will be for one year only, which will be extended based on performance. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email. The CV should include details of academic grades starting from 10th standard onwards with details of the year of passing, university or college, etc., as well as work experience and nature of work, if applicable. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Interested candidates can submit their application with their curriculum vitae to [email protected] with the following text in the subject of your email: “Application for the position of Lab Associate” by May 21, 2024
No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
Reporting to: Aditya Vaishya, Assistant Professor, School of Arts and Sciences
Duration: 6 months (June 1 - November 30, 2024)
Role Summary: The selected candidate will work on an Ahmedabad University funded project entitled “Climate understanding of dengue spread in urban landscapes”.
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
Responsibilities: Field Work: Wild-mosquito collections from different location. Lab Work: Sample organisation and various analyses (biochemical and molecular)
Key Skills
Qualification: Masters in Biological Sciences with at least 60% or higher from a recognised university
How to apply: Interested candidates can submit their application with their curriculum vitae (CV) through email by writing to [email protected] with the following text in the subject line of your email: “PA Position-Dengue Project” by May 20, 2024. The CV should include details of academic record starting from 10th standard onwards with details of year of passing, university/college, etc. and also work experience and nature of work if applicable. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date of interview by email.
Reporting to: Aditya Vaishya, Assistant Professor, School of Arts and Sciences
Duration: Initially, it will be one year; it can be extended to another year and a half based on the recommendation of a committee of experts who will review the performance of the candidate and the progress of project work. The position is co-terminus with the project.
Role Summary: The selected candidate will work on air quality assessment under an ISRO-funded project
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
Responsibilities: The research fellow will take part in the development of IoT-based air quality sensor devices, as well as deployment and data collection, mainly over the Himalayas. This is a lab and field-based work. It includes air quality assessment based on field observation and satellite data involving theoretical calculations.
Evaluation: A committee of experts will review the progress of project work. If the candidate's performance is found unsatisfactory, the candidate will be terminated from the position. The selected candidate will be encouraged to enroll in the PhD programme in Physics at Ahmedabad University. Selection into the PhD programme is not automatic and is based on the candidate meeting the eligibility criteria and qualify the written and/or interview.
Key Skills
Qualification: Masters in Physics/Atmospheric Science with a CGPA of 7.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a recognised university.
How to apply: Interested candidates can submit their application with their curriculum vitae (CV) through email by writing to [email protected] with the following text in the subject line of your email: “JRF Application for air quality assessment” by May 20, 2024. The CV should include details of academic record starting from 10th standard onwards with details of year of passing, university/college, etc., as well as work experience and nature of work, if applicable. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the date of the interview.