The intern will work in a leading plant molecular biology laboratory at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and will have the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge on basic molecular biological techniques like molecular cloning, DNA/RNA isolation, conventional PCR, real-time PCR, etc., purification of recombinant proteins, site-directed mutagenesis, etc. They will also learn to generate mutants using golden gate-based CRISPR/CAS technology, and different kinds of microscopy. In addition to this, the selected intern will have the opportunity to learn to handle model plant Arabidopsis in the laboratory.
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. Molecular cloning- restriction base, gateway, and Golden Gate methods
2. Generating mutants using CRISPR/CAS technology
3. DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, real time PCR
4. Phenotyping of mutant plants using different kinds of assays and microscopy
5. Maintaining plants in the growth room
6. Maintaining a detailed and accurate day-to-day record of performed experiments
Only those candidates can apply who:
1. are available for full time (in-office) internship
2. can start the internship between 25th May'24 and 29th Jun'24
3. are available for duration of 6 months
4. have relevant skills and interests
* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Eligible candidates are those who
1. Are in the final year of their master’s degree or have completed their master’s degree in a relevant subject
2. Are sincere and motivated to work with plants
Interested candidates should send their CVs along with a letter of motivation mentioning why they want to apply for this internship and how this internship will help them to shape their future career. Apply by 30/05/2024.
Indian Institute of Science is a public university for scientific research and higher education located in Bengaluru.
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