Faculty openings for exceptional candidates to start a research program aimed at understanding the origins of human brain disorders at the NCBS, Bangalore, India

The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS; established in 1991; https://www.ncbs.res.in/) is a constituent of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, an autonomous body under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. NCBS is internationally recognised for its research excellence in biological sciences. Research at NCBS covers a diverse set of subjects spanning molecules to ecosystems, and including: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Genetics and Development, Cellular Organization and Signalling, Neurobiology, Theory and Modelling of Biological Systems and Ecology and Evolution. The institute brings together researchers with a variety of backgrounds in natural sciences, mathematics and computer sciences to understand living systems and for the application of advanced knowledge to achieve larger social good.

NCBS is keen to consider applications from candidates with a proven record of excellence and who are interested in origins of human brain disorders. These faculty positions will be closely affiliated with ongoing research at the Centre For Brain and Mind (CBM) at NCBS (https://www.ncbs.res.in/cbm/home). Applications against the above advertisement may be made at any time before the end of the evaluation period.

Faculty positions available

We are looking to fill several new faculty positions. Candidates with 3-6 years of postdoctoral experience will be considered for an Assistant Professor position. Those with experience as tenured independent investigators will be considered for senior level appointments.

Research Priorities at CBM

The Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind (RNP-CBM) is a scientific venture to understand mental illness by harnessing the power of sophisticated clinical investigations, human genetics/genomics, and stem cell technology. RNP-CBM has assembled a discovery platform based on a cohort of individuals with a strong family history of mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance dependence and dementia). Specific resources available at RNP-CBM include clinical assessment data, structural and functional brain imaging, clinical electrophysiology along with genome sequence information and stem cell lines. Candidates will be expected to lead research programs which naturally develop from and enhance these resources.

Over the coming years, we aim to assemble a team of collaborative, interdisciplinary, scientific leaders, who will push understanding of these disorders at an international level. As a flagship program of the NCBS, science at CBM will be rooted in excellence, deep enquiry and fundamental understanding, together with an excellent clinical interface.

More information and application: https://www.ncbs.res.in/content/special-call-faculty-positions-understa…