Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Development of a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Glioblastomas through Liposomemediated Pharmacologic Targeting of Circadian Networks

Job Title
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

Number of Posts
One

Project Title
Development of a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Glioblastomas through Liposome-mediated Pharmacologic Targeting of Circadian Networks

Job Description

• Experiments pertaining to cancer cell culture techniques, glioma mouse models, mass spectrometry-based metabolomics/proteomics, circadian time-course experiments, and liposome-based nanotechnology.
• Documentation of the paperwork of the project and communication with the collaborators.
• Data analysis, presentation of work, and manuscript writing.
• Any other work related to the project or as assigned by the PI.

Period of Appointment
Temporary basis for 11 months, starting as soon as possible, and extendable for another 3 years based on performance and availability of funding.

Salary
Rs. 56000 + 30% HRA (HRA will be provided only if not taking hostel facility).

Eligibility

• Ph.D or equivalent degree in life science and related areas, or
• First Class Post Graduate Degree (including the integrated PG degrees) in life science and related areas with 2 years of research experience after M.Sc/M.Pharm/M.Tech.

Requirements
Candidates with prior research experience (Ph.D./post-doc) in the following areas will be given preference:

• Experience in mass spectrometry (MS)-based metabolomics/proteomics, and big-data analysis using programming languages (R/ Python/Java).
• Experience in mouse models of cancers (specifically orthotopic glioma models).
• Experience in liposome-based nanotechnology for targeted cancer therapy.
• First author original research publications (two or more in Scopus-indexed Q1/Q2 journals) in fields related to cancer biology/mass spectrometry/circadian biology.

Age Limit
Not more than 35 years as on the last day of application; relaxations for SC/ST/OBC as per standard government norms.

Selection Procedure
Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their academic records and relevant work experience/publications. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email about the online interview.

Last Date
3rd October 2026

How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the criteria should fill in the Google form (https://forms.gle/uEUxzmMwVMD1jtgh8). Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. For queries, contact Dr. Sandipan Ray (Email: sandipan.ray@bt.iith.ac.in), Department of Biotechnology.