Research Associate-I

Job description Technology (DST)-sponsored project, entitled Do cognitive demands affect information processing along the transverse and the longitudinal axes of area CA1 of the hippocampus? , under the supervision of Dr Sachin Deshmukh, Department of Life Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, Gautam Buddha Nagar. The work involves hardware design and manufacture, writing software (for experiment control and quantitative analysis) as well as performing actual implantation surgeries, neural recordings and behavioral experiments followed by histology to localize electrodes. People working in the lab get trained in these techniques. Duration The duration of the contract shall be for one year, to be extended till the end of grant on satisfactory assessment of progress. Money The position offers a salary of Rs 58,000 per month + 9% HRA for the duration of the contract. Qualification PhD in neuroscience/ life sciences/ physics/ engineering/ other quantitative sciences. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis are eligible to apply. Experience 3 years research/ design/ development experience after ME/ MTech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal. Desired: Good quantitative skills. Ability to program (python/ C/ C++/ matlab or any other language). Experience with neurophysiology or animal behaviour. Role: Research & Development - Other Industry Type: NGO / Social Services / Industry Associations Department: Research & Development Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Research & Development - Other Education UG: Any Graduate PG: Any Postgraduate Key Skills C++CHardware designDesign developmentLife sciencesResearchResearch AssociateMATLABPythonQuantitative analysis