Applications are invited for a
position of JRF on a SERB funded project at IOP Bhubaneswar
Applications are invited
for a position of JRF on a SERB funded project at IOP Bhubanswar
Title: Entropic and active forces on confined polymers: Organization
and dynamics of bacterial chromosomes
The candidate will work at
IOP Bhubaneswar under the guidance of Dr. Debasish Chaudhuri.
Goal
: In this project we will explore a physical model of bacterial
chromosomes using numerical simulations, and analytical calculations to
understand chromosomal positioning, morphology, dynamics and segregation
associated with the cell division. At short length scales the DNA can be
modeled as a semi-flexible and self-avoiding polymer, dynamics of associated proteins
involve diffusion, and stochastic attachment-detachment. The impact of
molecular crowding and confinement will be analyzed.
Duration: Initial
appointment of the candidate will be for 6 months, extendable on a biannual
basis depending on the performance of the candidate, up to three years or upon
the termination of the project, whichever occurs earlier.
Possibility of converting
to a PhD position exists, for candidates clearing PhD entry requirements at
IOP-Bhubaneswar while working on the project.
No. of Positions: 1
Fellowship: JRF emoluments according to SERB and
IOP rules, at par with the regular PhD students of IOP (Rs.
25,000 / month for initial 2 years, Rs. 28,000/ month
subsequently).
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Physics / B.Tech. engineering physics
Desirable: A keen
interest in statistical mechanics and computer programming. The candidate is
expected to be proficient in programming languages Fortran/c/c++ and familiar with unix/Linux
based operating systems.
Candidates are requested
to send a CV with a short write up about why they would be interested in the
project to Dr. Debasish Chaudhuri (debc@iopb.res.in ).
Last Date of receipt of application : 2nd June, 2017.
Contact Person:
Dr. Debasish Chaudhuri
email : debc@iopb.res.in
Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, India
group website: http://www.iopb.res.in/~debc/index.html