Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar is one of the eight new IITs set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, to expand the reach and enhance the quality of technical education in the country. This institute is committed to providing state-of-the-art technical education in a variety of fields and also for facilitating transmission of knowledge in keeping with latest developments in pedagogy. These two areas of focus will enable students to gain exposure to recent trends in their chosen domains of study and gain practical experience through a wide variety of activities the institute facilitates in its own campus and arranges for in collaboration with industry and other institutes.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Advertisement for walk-in-interview for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a DBT-funded research project [BT/PR24700/NER/95/819/2017] at Center for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Ropar.

Title of the project: Understanding the role of adipose tissue remodeling in exercise induced insulin sensitivity.

Essential qualifications: M.Sc (Biological science); M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Sciences); MTech (Biotechnology and Nanotechnology) or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate score (6.5 grade points on a scale of 10). For SC/ST category, the candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate score (6.0 grade points on a scale of 10) in masters degree. In addition, the candidate must have qualified CSIR/UGC JRF-NET/GPAT/GATE

Age limit: Must not be more than 28 years as on closing date of application (relaxation as per the norms/ orders of GOI).

Salary: As per DBT rules

Duration: Three years or up to the termination of project, subject to annual performance review.

How to apply: Interested candidates are advised to appear before the interview board along with filled application form and all original and self attested photocopies of marksheets, certificates from 10th standard onwards, testimonials, caste certificate (if applicable), experience certificate (if any), certificate of NET/GATE/BET/BINC, any other testimonials, a copy of recent signed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and two recent passport size photographs on the day of interview. For more information please contact the PI, Dr. Durba Pal.

Walk-in-Interview will be held on 28th January 2019 (Monday) at 9:00 A.M

Note: The candidate selected for the position of JRF will have the option to register for PhD program at IIT Ropar. However, for admission to PhD program at IIT Ropar, the candidate must meet eligibility requirements and also qualify the written examination and/or interview.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROPAR
Center for Biomedical Engineering
Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab – 140001