The Institute is looking for someone to fill the position of Museum Researcher II. Please see the bulletin for the qualifications required, duties and responsibilities and the application process. Deadline of application is on 30 September 2019. For any inquiries, please direct them to Dr. Jonathan Anticamara (jaanticamara@up.edu.ph). (Click on the bulletin to zoom in.)   ...
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HIRING: Science Research Assistant (SRA) I: (monthly salary P20,908.40) CHED- PCARI funded project Establishment of a Philippines Cancer-Phenome Biobanking and Biomonitoring Program from May 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019 Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related-fields. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. 2. With working knowledge of Cell culture and aseptic techniques, and willingness to be trained for primary cell culture of human-derived biospecimens. 3. Must be willing to travel within Metro Manila. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. To assist in maintaining order in cell culture facility at the Regenerative Biology laboratory, Institute of Biology, UP Diliman. 2. Will be working closely with the Research Fellows, ...
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Personnel Needed ASAP for a DOST-PCHRD funded project Development of Repository Facility for Extracts/Compounds for Drug Discovery (duration from March 1, 2018 to February 28,2019) Under the program Philippine Biorepository Network -One Science Research Specialist (SRS) II: graduate student( in Biology/Chemistry or related fields) (monthly salary P36,052.80 ) -One Science Research Specialist (SRS) I: BS degree( in Biology/Chemistry or related fields) (monthly salary P27,908.40) One Project Development Officer/liaison officer : BS graduate ( P22,892.40) Detailed Job description for the SRS: -To help set up the biorepository (bank) for plant extracts/compounds. -To help craft implementing rules and regulations on: submission, storing and maintenance of samples, access and retrieval of stored ...
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University Research Assistant 1 Position Deadline November 9, 2017   Minimum Qualifications: -Graduate student of Biology or any related course - PRC licensed or CSC eligible - Willing to be trained - Can work independently with minimal supervision - Highly motivated   Preferred Qualification: Experience in basic mammalian cell culture work (highly preferred) Experience in basic molecular biology techniques   Responsibilities The qualified candidate will work on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC). He/She will help develop a working protocol for iPSC maintenance and culture manipulation techniques for its endoderm induction. In specific the successful applicant will; Revive, maintain, and expand various lines of iPSCs Screen possible feeder cells, cell adhesion matrices, and media formulations ...
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SCIENCE WRITER WORK OPPORTUNITY Do you hate biological jargon? Help us reduce it! The Institute of Biology is looking for students to write feature articles for the IB Newsletter. Preference will be given to UP graduate students in Biology, but BS graduates and undergraduate students in Biology and other science disciplines are highly encouraged to apply. They will be paid per article completed. The IB Newsletter will have two issues a month. UP employees (e.g. instructors, university research associates) are not eligible to apply. If you are interested in applying, write a 200-word essay about the importance of communicating scientific results to the ...
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