Sci-ROI Connect
Volume 31 | Apr 20, 2023
Sci-ROI Initiative
Sci-ROI is excited to announce that the much-awaited in-person Sci-ROI Annual Event is coming up soon!

Where: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, US
When: Sept' 30th to Oct' 1st.


Are you a graduate professional, post-doc, or soon-to-be graduate looking for a job in India?
Be on the watch for:
Sci-ROI's 6th Virtual Recruitment Drive!
When: June 2023
More details to follow!


Join us for an informative discussion on the recruitment process at IITs, as experienced by some of the newly hired and senior faculty from different IITs. During this webinar, our panelists will share their unique perspectives on the hiring process including tips for success, common pitfalls to avoid, and their own personal experiences. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insider insights into the world of IIT recruitment!
When: April 22, 07:30-09:00 PM IST
Where: Online via Zoom

Are you trying to figure out how to apply to different re-entry fellowships for getting a faculty position in India? We've got your back.

Arindam Naha from the Sci-ROI@Blogs team summarizes the application process for all the different re-entry fellowships in India in the blog titled "Return to India: The Avenue of Re-entry Fellowships".

Vivek Mishra, Director and CEO, Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt. Ltd shares his thoughts on Start-ups in India and more....
Current Job Opportunities in India
Sci-ROI's job portal is dedicated for helping researchers and Ph.D. scholars accessing job opportunities in India. These job listings are targeted towards research, industry and entrepreneurship that may be of interest to the STEM community. Checkout some new additions to our Job Portal.
Sci-ROI global is looking to collaborate with Indian associations, graduate students, and post-docs across the globe! Join us as a member and participate in a plethora of professional development events and activities organized by Sci-ROI.
Volunteer Spotlight
BHASWATI SENGUPTA
Bhaswati is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics at The Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, OH, USA. Her research problem is focused on studying DNA mismatch repair using fluorescence spectroscopy and biochemical assays as scientific tools. Bhaswati joined Sci-ROI in 2022 and feels that it has been a really rewarding experience to her in terms of networking and organizational skills. Her goal as a volunteer at Sci-ROI is to connect to the Indian associations of universities across the globe.

Sci-ROI roles: podcast, video editing, and outreach
ROHIT KONGARI
Rohit is a phage biologist at heart with a sound technical background in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Omics, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. Rohit earned his PhD in Biochemistry from the Dept of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA in 2018, and is a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research division within the United States Food and Drug Administration since then. His research focuses on bacteriophage biology, host-phage interactions, use in therapeutic settings to tackle antimicrobial resistance, and other potential applications. He is a part-time stand-up comic trying out science comedy. He is also a percussionist in a world music fusion band.

Sci-ROI roles: podcast, social media, fundraising, and outreach
APARNA KRISHNAMURTHY
Aparna is a fourth year analytical chemistry PhD student at Iowa State University, IA, USA. Her research focuses on using an electric field to manipulate the contents within tiny (nanoliter-scale) droplets to facilitate chemical and biological analyses. Aparna joined SciROI in 2023 to help students like herself find professional development opportunities and proactively approach their career goals through SciROI's many initiatives.

Sci-ROI roles: newsletter, fundraising, and influencing science policy
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