Applications are invited for a
position of SRF in a SERB funded research project (EMR/2016/001454) at IOP
Bhubaneswar
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 depending on
satisfactory performance, availability of fund, and co-terminates with this project.
No. of Positions: 1
Fellowship: SRF emoluments, Rs. 35000/ per month,
according to IOP, Bhubaneswar rules.
Accommodation : Campus accommodation will be provided
subject to availability, else HRA will be provided as per the rule.
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Physics
Desirable:
Experience in molecular dynamics simulations, and a keen interest in
Statistical Physics. The candidate is expected to be proficient in programming
languages Fortran/c/c++ and familiar with unix/Linux based operating systems.
Experience in handling molecular dynamics packages ESPResSo or LAMMPS would be
of added advantage.
Candidates are requested
to send a CV with a short write up about why they would be interested in the
project to serb16_1454@iopb.res.in
with a copy to the Director, IOP director@iopb.res.in.
Last Date of receipt of
application : 20th
February, 2020.
Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, India
group website: https://www.iopb.res.in/~debc/index.html