Inviting M.Pharm, M.Sc or M.Tech for position of Research Fellow in The Institute of Chemical Technology

The Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai was established as the Department of Chemical Technology on 1st October, 1933 by the University of Mumbai, through active support of industries and philanthropists. The Institute was most popularly known as UDCT, Mumbai. Research has been an integral part of ICT since its inception and it has created over 500 first generation entrepreneurs. The UDCT grew significantly in stature and was granted autonomy under UGC regulations by the University of Mumbai and further converted in to an Institute on 26th January, 2002. Under the World Bank TEQIP programme, the Maharashtra government granted it full autonomy in June 2004. Due to the recommendations of the Government of Maharashtra and University of Mumbai, the ICT was granted Deemed University Status by the MHRD on 12th September, 2008, with all provisions of the UGC for funding and support as the state owned deemed university.

Post: Research Fellow

Invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow in a DBT sponsored project.

Title of the project: "NANOCOS": Chitosan oligosaccharide-siRNA nanoplexes for inhibiting intracellular mycobacteria"

Tenure of the project: 2 years

Essential qualification: M. Tech (Bioprocess Technology) or M. Tech. (Biotechnology), M.Pharm. or M.Sc. with 2 year of research experience or equivalent qualification

Desirable: Cell culture experience, Relevant Publications and GATE/GPAT Qualification

Emoluments: Rs 16,000 p.m.Candidates should send their applications on plain paper furnishing the bio-data (including e-mail id), self attested copies of certificates in support of age, qualification, experience, etc., to The Registrar, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai 400019 (Kind Attn: Dr. Prajakta Dandekar Jain), on or before 02 September 2013. Eligible Candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be provided. Selected candidate may be registered for PhD (Tech/Sci) degree as per the Institute rules.