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Research Assistant – Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine

UNESCO The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Research Program

 Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine University of Ruhuna

Research Assistant – One Position Available

 

Applications are invited from those interested in pursuing a PhD degree as a Research Assistant. One research project is available and the details of the project and the qualifications are mentioned below.

Tentative Project Title

Desferrioxamine-based nanochelators: In vitro evaluation of functional characteristics towards effective iron chelation therapy

PhD registration will be at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna (Full time, 3 years)

Qualifications

BSc in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Chemical Biology with a First-Class Honors or Second Class (Upper Division) - preferred

Other requirements

1.Good analytical skills, communication skills, competence in conducting laboratory experiments, data analysis.

2.    Work experience in the field of “nanotechnology” would be an added advantage

Method of submission of application.

 Please email an application including a cover letter, CV and names of contact information of two unrelated referees to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Dr. Pabasara Kalansuriya/Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna.

 Shortlisted applicants would be contacted for an interview.

 

Terms of Employment

 The appointment is for time bound project for 3 years.

 

Monthly Salary

 Not provided

 

Application Closing Date: 7th July 2023