2 JRF Positions @ Embryotoxicology Division, ITRC

Project Positions @ ITRC, Lucknow: Applications are invited from Indian nationals who have qualified CSIR-UGC-DBT- NET JRF or ICMR-JRF with the fellowship to work as JRF with Dr. Ravi Ram Kristipati, Scientist, Embryotoxicology Division, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow.

Project synopsis:
In recent years, there has been increased awareness of the possible effects of environmental contaminants on male fertility with a trend towards decreased semen quality, affecting the quality of reproduction. Epidemiological studies suggest a correlation of male infertility with the presence of chemicals or their metabolites in the seminal fluid in India and across the world. The proteins present in the human seminal fluid are essential for the maintenance of sperm function. Despite their importance, there is only modest information on mechanism(s) by which different chemicals affect semen quality. Drosophila provides a suitable model for
such mechanistic studies and by employing various molecular, genetic and biochemical techniques, effects of different xenobiotics on certain classes of seminal fluid molecules conserved at least at the structural level between Drosophila and mammals will be investigated. Development of this system will help to provide a new, rapid, and economical Drosophila bioassay useful in the preliminary screening of chemicals for their potential to induce reproductive toxicity.

No. of positions – two

Qualifications
Essential: 1st Class M.Sc. (Zoology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences (any branch))
Desirable: Familiarity with modern molecular techniques, expertise with Drosophila is an added advantage.

Age limit: Not exceeding 28 years.

Eligible and interested candidates may please contact the undersigned along with
attested copies of marks sheets/ degrees, JRF fellowship award letter and
experience certificates.

Dr. Ravi Ram Kristipati
Scientist
Embryotoxicology Division
Post Box No. 80, Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Indian Institute of Toxicology Research
Lucknow-226001
E-mail: ravi128@yahoo.com
Phone: +91-522-2627586, 2613786, extn. 219
Fax: +91-522-2628227, 2611547

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