Highly motivated and bright candidates are invited for walk-in-Interview for engagement of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) in the research project funded by ‘Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)’.
Post : Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
Title of the Research Project : Bioinspired Electro-Mechanoresponsive peptide polymer Hydrogels for Enhancing Muscle Regeneration and in vivo Sarcopenia management
Principal Investigator : Dr. Asish Pal (PI), Dr. AsifKhan Shanavas (Co-PI) and Dr. Santosh Kumar Misra (Co-PI, IIT-Kanpur)
Number of positions available : 01
Essential Qualifications : First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degrees in Chemistry/Biotechnology/ Biological Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Sciences / Material Science/ Polymer/ Nanotechnology Degree, OR Nanotechnology.
Desirable Experience : Qualified in GATE/GPAT/CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship or equivalent examination. Candidates with previous experience in Hydrogel/ Cell culture/ Animal Handling/ Peptide and Organic Synthesis/ Polymers/ PCR handling and experience in scientific writing as evidenced by peer- reviewed publications will be preferred
Age limit : Must not be over 35 years as 28.09.2026, which is relaxable for certain reserved categories as per rules of Government of India.
Fellowship : Rs. 56,000/- per month + HRA as applicable
Duration : Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate and availability of funds..
Job Profile : The selected candidate will work on the design and synthesis of peptide-polymer conjugated hydrogels for advanced biomaterials applications. The role includes mechanical and physicochemical characterization of the developed hydrogels, along with in vitro biological evaluation to study cell-scaffold interactions. The candidate should be willing to travel to IIT Kanpur to carry out in vivo animal model experimental studies as part of the project work.
General Terms and Conditions :
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis. The position is co-terminus with the project. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of INST provided they satisfy eligibility criteria.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented along with the self-attested photocopies of these documents at the time of interview.
• Interested Candidates may send their CV by email to the PI, apal@inst.ac.in prior to the interview date
Date of interview and Reporting Time : 28th September, 2026, 9:30 am
Reporting time and venue : 9:30 am, INST Mohali reception
Dr. Asish Pal, Scientist-G
Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST),
Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar- 140306, Punjab
E-mail: apal@inst.ac.in
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