Project Assistant Position at the Ray Lab, CHINTA, TCG CREST
Are you passionate about science and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research? The Ray Lab (https://rayslab.github.io/) at CHINTA, part of TCG CREST, Kolkata, is seeking a Project Assistant to support our work on insect navigation and information processing in the brain.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree with some exposure to biological sciences. Experience with experimental neuroscience is a plus.
Skills:
– Good manual dexterity.
– Basic understanding of physics, chemistry, and electronics.
– Careful and responsible enough to work with advanced scientific instruments.
– Troubleshooting.
– Effective written and verbal communication.
– Logical and analytical reasoning.
Tenure:
Initial term of 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
Job Responsibilities:
As a Project Assistant, you will play a key role in investigating how insects process information for navigation. This includes:
– Maintaining insect colonies and ensuring their well-being in the lab.
– Participating in experimental design and setup.
– Conducting electrophysiology and behavioral experiments.
– Troubleshooting equipment and procedures as needed.
– Undergoing necessary training to enhance lab efficiency and safety.
– Maintaining meticulous lab records and analyzing experimental data.
– Attending regular lab meetings and journal clubs.
– Presenting findings at both internal and external scientific forums.
Application Process:
If you’re interested, please send the following materials to: subhasis.ray@tcgcrest.org
1) A curriculum vitae (CV)
2) A cover letter detailing your interest in the position
3) Contact information for two professional references