Vacancy for Research Associate, JRF at Institute of Nano Science and Technology

Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali (Punjab), an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has been established under the umbrella of NANO MISSION, initiated by DST to boost research and development in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in India. INST started its activities on 3rd January 2013 from its transit campus at Mohali, Punjab.

Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF) :- (One post) ; Research Associate-I (RA-I) :- (One post)

Highly motivated and bright candidates are invited for walk-in-Interview for engagement of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate-I (RA-I) in the research project funded by Department of Bio-Technology (DBT).

Title of the Research Project : Integrated Magneto-Acousto-Dielectrophoresis based Microfluidics for the sorting of Bovine Spermatozoa
Number of positions available : Two
Essential Qualification for JRF : Master Degree in Biotehnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bio-medical engineering and other related arrears And (a) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE. or (b) The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS,DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.
Essential Qualification for RA-I:- Ph.D. degree in Life Science, Biotehnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bio-medical engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology and other related arrears. Desirable Experience: Experience in aptamer synthesis and /or antigen-antibody reactions, bio- sensing.
Age limit : for JRF must not be over 28 years as on 12.12.2024 & for RA-I must not be over 35 years as on 12.12.2024, which is relaxable for certain reserved categories as per rules of Government of India.
Fellowship for JRF : Rs. 37,000/- + 18% HRA Fellowship for RA-I: Rs. 58,000/- + 18% HRA
Duration : Initially for one year and may be extended for another year based on performance of the candidate.

General Terms and Conditions :
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis. The position is co-terminus with the project.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials will be verified only for selected candidate at the time of joining.

Date of interview and reporting Time: 12th December, 2024 at 10:30 AM. (Online) Candidates are requested to send the filled-in application form with detailed CV, a copy of one of these documents as applicable (PhD Degree/Provisional Degree/Thesis submission certificate) (everything as single PDF file) to the undersigned by email (bhanup@inst.ac.in) on or before 7th December, 2024. The subject line of the email must be “Application for JRF post in DBT funded project at INST” while sending the application form. For any query, candidates can contact the undersigned :
Dr. Bhanu Prakash, PhD
Scientist & Group Leader
Microfluidics Research Laboratory (#D14)
Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST)
Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
Address: #104, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali (Punjab), India - 140306
Email: bhanup@inst.ac.in

Date of walk-in interview : 12th December, 2024
Reporting time and venue : 10.30 am (online)