NBRC Neuroimaging Scientist Job Opening


Advertisement No. Acad / 07/ 2017 

NATIONAL BRAIN RESEARCH CENTRE (NBRC) invites application for the position of “R&D Scientist (Project)” in a DBT funded project. Applications are invited for the position of R&D Scientist (Project) in the laboratory of Prof. Pravat K. Mandal at National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, India. 

The scientific interest of the lab is to identify early in vivo biomarkers for neurodegenerative disorders, new/novel signal processing toolbox (Kalpana), Indian Brain Template and new toolbox (Boldsync for fMRI study). The lab uses multimodal neuroimaging techniques, i.e. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional MRI (fMRI), and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and MEG data to investigate the associated structural, functional, and neurochemical brain alterations, respectively. Interested candidates fulfilling the prescribed requirements can send filled-in application form along with bio-data and self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of their qualifications and experience by speed-post addressed to “The Registrar, National Brain Research Centre, Nainwal Mode, Manesar-122 051, Gurgaon, Haryana”.

Last date of receipt of application will be by 5.30 P.M. on 25th May 2017. 

Name of the position  R&D Scientist (Project) 

No. of Post  01 (One) 

Project Emoluments  45,000/- p.m. (consolidated) (No other allowances are applicable). 

Essential qualification

Masters in Engineering (minimum one-year research experience) / Ph. D. in Science. 
Minimum 60% marks from matriculation onwards. 

Desirable qualifications / Experience 

Research experience in the area of EEG / MEG signal processing. 
Experience with data analysis tools viz., MATLAB, IDL and R software. 
Registration of images from various imaging modalities. 
Ability to multitask, effective project leadership and management. 
Knowledge and experience with Neuroimaging and MR Spectroscopy will be added advantage. 
Excellent scientific communication and writing skills. Experience with writing scientific manuscripts is essential. Mandatory requirement 

Statement of Purpose (SOP) (minimum 500 words) indicating your research interests/expertise and Masters/PhD project details. Candidate should indicate how his / her experience / expertise will help ongoing research activities of the Neuroimaging and Neurospectroscopy laboratory. Candidate with SOP as well as appropriate expertise be shortlisted. 

Age Limit The upper age limit shall be 35 years as on the closing date for receipt of application. 

Screening Criteria 

Academic credentials 

Statement of purpose and expertise 

Job Responsibilities Person will be exclusively work on MEG/EEG data and MRS spectroscopy. Project Investigator  Prof. Pravat K. Mandal For academic questions, send email to pravat.nbrc@gmail.com Tenure  Initial appointment will be for a period of one year, which can be extended based on a performance review. The post is co-terminus with the project. Selected candidates will have to abide by the rules and regulations of NBRC. Accommodation  Accommodation may be provided as per rules of NBRC, subject to availability. Note: No TA/ DA will be payable to the candidates for attending the interview. 


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