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Applications are invited for the post of Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) for the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funded project in Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) – Vellore- 632014, Tamil Nadu. Title of the Project : Small Molecule/Peptide Conjugated Receptor Targeted In Vivo miRNA Delivery System for Restoring Infarcted Myocardium Qualification (Essential) : First Class in Post-Graduate (PG) Degree including integrated PG Degree in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biomedical Engineering / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Biomedical Sciences or related disciplines from a recognized university Qualification (Desirable) : Ph.D. (awarded or thesis submitted) in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biomedical Engineering / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Biomedical Sciences or allied non-medical disciplines is desirable. Candidates with hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry/bioconjugation chemistry/chemical biology or candidates with hands-on experience in cell culture and small animal handling will be preferred. Stipend : Rs. 56,000/- + 10% HRA per month (for first two years), Increment @5% on initial emoluments after completing for two years for candidate with ICMR/DBT/CSIR JRF/Valid GATE score. For non-JRF/GATE qualified candidates, the stipend will be paid as per the Institute’s norms. Sponsoring Agency : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Duration : 3 years Principal Investigator Co-Principal     Investigators                 :                     : Dr. Loganathan Rangasamy Associate Professor Grade 2, Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular, and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore 632 014 b) Co-Investigators Prof. Krishnan Venkataraman Professor Higher Academic Grade (HAG) Centre for BioSeparation Technology (CBST) Dr Sajan George Associate Professor Veterinary Officer in Animal House, VIT School of Biosciences and Technology Dr. A. Joseph Nathanael Professor Centre for Biomaterials Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) Dr. Arunkumar Pitchaimani Associate Professor Grade 1 Centre for Biomaterials Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) Send your resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, scientific accomplishments, experience (if any) and latest passport size photo, etc., on or before (20/02/2026) through online http://careers.vit.ac.in To apply online, http://careers.vit.ac.in; indicate the project title and the post applied for in the application. No TA and DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a later date, which will be intimated by email.  The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest. JOB Location: VIT – Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Department: JRF Recruitment Skills Required: First Class in Post-Graduate (PG) Degree including integrated PG Degree in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biomedical Engineering / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Biomedical Sciences or related disciplines from a recognized university Location: Vellore Institute of Technology, Tiruvalam Road, Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India Designation: Project Research Scientist I Apply Now

Job Description  Department of Life Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR (Shiv Nadar IoE) invites applications from bright and motivated individuals for the position of JRF/Project Associate I in the Spatial Navigation Laboratory led by Dr Sachin Deshmukh. The Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence strongly supports the national imperative for increasing female representation in STEM, and accordingly female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Roles & Responsibilities: The lab is interested in understanding spatial navigation. We perform in vivo recordings of neuronal activity in the hippocampus and the entorhinal cortex in freely behaving rodents to understand how they create representation of space, and how this representation is used to navigate in familiar and novel environments. Please see the lab publications listed at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6eKwOWcAAAAJ&hl=en for further details. The work involves hardware design and manufacture, writing software (for experiment control and quantitative analysis) as well as performing actual implantation surgeries, neural recordings and behavioral experiments followed by histology to localize electrodes. People working in the lab get trained in these techniques. The JRF/Project Associate I will be involved in a DST/NSF sponsored project recording entorhinal cortical and hippocampal activity while the rats solve Traveling Salesperson Problem. Their responsibilities will include designing recording implants, recording using neuropixels probes and tetrodes and analyzing neural activity. Qualifications: Four years Bachelors’ or a masters’ degree with training in a quantitative field (engineering/computer science/ physics/ mathematics etc.) or life sciences and ability to program (python/ C/ C++/ matlab or any other language). Willingness to work with rodents (rats) is a must, though you are not expected to have previously worked with animals of any kind. Tenure: The duration of the contract shall be for one year, to be extended based on continuation of the project as well as satisfactory assessment of progress. Compensation: The position offers a salary of Rs 37,000 (For those who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET or GATE) or Rs 30,000 per month (for those who have not qualified CSIR-UGC NET or GATE or having only a 4 years bachelor’s degree) for the duration of the contract + HRA (if not availing the campus accommodation). The position is not eligible for any other benefits. How to apply: Please email the following documents to Dr Sachin Deshmukh, Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences at sachin.deshmukh@snu.edu.in Resume Any other relevant information, including projects, dissertations, references etc. If you have any specific queries in relation to this position, please contact Dr Sachin Deshmukh, Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences at sachin.deshmukh@snu.edu.in Application Deadline: March 9th, 2026 Apply Now

Applications are invited for the post of Project Research Scientist in an ICMR funded research project entitled “Understanding the origin and regulation of fibroblast subpopulations in fibrosis”, under the supervision of Prof. Colin Jamora, Department of Life Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Demmed to be University, Delhi-NCR, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh-201314. E-mail: colin.jamora@snu.edu.in. Essential and Desirable Qualifications Candidates should hold a PhD in related field should hold a Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with five years’ post qualification experience or PhD + two years post qualification experience. For Engineering / IT / CS -Four Years Graduate degree with Five years Experience post qualification or PG degree with three years’ post qualification experience or PhD. Previous experience working with mouse and/or human skin is essential. Experience with isolation and culture of primary cells, flow cytometry and sorting, immunofluroscence imaging is essential. Candidate should be skilled in basic molecular biology techniques – qRT-PCR, PCR, cloning, western blotting, ELISA, etc Candidate should have experience in scientific publishing with 2 first author papers or 1 first author papers and 2 co-author papers. Previous experience on working with protein purification and trascriptomic data analysis is preferred. Previous experience with the complete single cell RNA sequencing pipeline is desirable. Duration of the project: Initially 12 Months (Temporary basis), which is extendable depending on funding Stipend: Fellowship is 78000/- p.m. plus HRA as per ICMR guidelines. Eligible and interested candidates should submit their application with a complete CV (having personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications, name, affiliation and email address of two referees), the copies of marksheets/testimonials/certificates and other relevant documents as a PDF.  These documents can be uploaded them to the appropriate position found at the Staff Job Opportunities page at the Shiv Nadar University Website (https://snu.edu.in/careers/staff/).. Last date of Application: 28th Feb 2026. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted and candidates may be requested to appear for an online interview. Apply Now

Applications are invited for the post of Project Associate I in an ARG/ANRF funded research project entitled “Intriguing Role of Glycans in Exosome Mediated Crosstalk in Cancer: Implications in Cancer Detection and Therapeutics using Correlative Biochemical Techniques and Atomic Force Microscopy”, under the supervision of Dr. Tatini Rakshit, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Demmed to be University, Delhi-NCR, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh-201314. E-mail: tatini.rakshit@snu.edu.in. Essential and Desirable Qualifications Candidates with CSIR/UGC-NET LS/GATE with a valid score are encouraged to apply. M. Sc. (Masters) in Chemistry/Biotechnology /Physics Experience in Mass Spectrometry and OMICS, mammalian cell culture is a plus, but not mandatory. Duration of the project: 5 years Initially: 6 Months (Temporary basis), which is extendable up to five years. This position may lead to a doctoral degree based on performance. Stipend: Fellowship is INR 37000/- p.m. plus HRA as per guidelines. Eligible and interested candidates should submit their application with a complete CV (having personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications, name, affiliation and email address of two referees), the copies of marksheets/ testimonials/certificates and other relevant documents as PDF attachment via email to tatini.rakshit@snu.edu.in. Last date of Application: Feb 28, 2026. Only short –listed candidates would be contacted and candidates may be requested to appear for an online interview. About Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR: Shiv Nadar University (www.snu.edu.in) is a student-centric, multidisciplinary and research-focused University offering a wide range of academic programs at the Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral levels. The University is in the quest to become a globally acclaimed center for learning and innovation in the fields of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management. The core of the University consists of a select, world-class faculty with doctoral and postdoctoral experiences from ranked universities all over the world. Apply Now