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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

Job Title Teaching/Research/- Working on Funded Projects Location Kollam Required Number 3 Qualification PG/Ph.D Job Description Support planning, organizing, and executing project activities in line with MeitY objectives. Break down project goals into tasks, set timelines, and monitor delivery against milestones. Coordinate with internal team members and external partners — including government departments, training partners, academic institutions, and industry collaborators. Track progress of training programs, learner enrolments, and completion rates. Support dissemination of findings through workshops, seminars, publications, and stakeholder presentations. Coordinate and deliver training sessions (online, hybrid, or in-person) on future-ready technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IoT, and related digital skills, as prescribed under the MeitY framework. Work with subject experts to review, organize, and deploy course materials and learning content. Support the design, review, and continuous refinement of curricula to ensure alignment MeitY program objectives National skill frameworks Industry competency standards Collect, analyze, and report performance data (e.g., skills uptake, certifications awarded) to project leads and senior stakeholders. Prepare analytical summaries and impact reports for internal review and MeitY reporting. Prepare project documents such as progress reports, presentations, meeting summaries, and dissemination materials. Mentor learners on technical concepts, career pathways, certification preparation, and project execution. Conduct hands-on labs, demonstrations, coding exercises, and case studies to reinforce conceptual understanding. Share updates with senior management and partners to ensure transparency and alignment. Last date to apply February 23,2026 Apply Now

For Details Contact: dean@am.amrita.edu Job Title Research scientist Required Number 1 Qualification Ph. D. Job Description Conduct research independently and in collaboration with other department and industry. Write research papers, proposals for funding Job Category Research Last Date to Apply February 15, 2026 Apply Now