BIRAC Innovation Fellowships (PhD/Posdoc) in Healthcare Diagnostics/Bioprocess Technology | Rs. 30-50K

CIC-B advertisement for the posts of BIRAC Innovation Fellows 

Post title: BIRAC Innovation Fellowship 

Post-Doc/Post-Masters (2)

Advertisement for two positions of BIRAC Innovation fellow (purely temporary basis) under Cluster Innovation Centre in Biotechnology (CIC-B) at Panjab University, Chandigarh. TheCICB is sponsored by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Govt. of India. 

For Post-Masters position/s 

Who can apply? Applicants who have completed their Masters in any of the below given focus areas (I or II); 

Focus Area I: Healthcare Diagnostics 

Eligibility: M.Sc. in any one of the following: Biotechnology /Microbiology / Microbial Biotechnology/ Biomedical Engineering / Life Sciences/ Bio chemistry / Bio Physics/ Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Focus Area II: M.Sc. in any one of the following: Bioprocess Technology 

Eligibility: Areas of Biotechnology / Microbiology / Microbial Biotechnology/ Life Sciences & allied disciplines.

BIRAC Innovation Fellowship: Rupees 30,000/- per month and BIRAC Innovation Grant of Rupees 2,00, 000/- per year. 

Period of Fellowship: Grant period is 2 years or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. In all cases, to hold the fellowship the candidate is required to work at the CIC-B, PU premises. 

For Post-Doc position/s 

Who can apply? 

Applicants who have completed their Ph.D.; 

Focus Area I: Healthcare Diagnostics 

Eligibility: Ph.D.Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Microbial Biotechnology/Biomedical Engineering / LifeSciences/ Clinical medicines/Biochemistry/BioPhysics/ Pharmaceutical Sciences & allieddisciplines. 

Focus Area II: Bioprocess Technology

Eligibility: Ph.D. in areas of Biotechnology / Microbiology / Microbial Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Chemistry / Food Technology / Pharmaceutical Sciences & allied disciplines. 

BIRAC Innovation Post-Doctoral Fellowship: 

Rupees 50,000/- per month and BIRAC 

Innovation Grant of Rupees 5,00,000/- per year. 

Period of Fellowship: Grant period is 1 years; extendable to 1 year more depending upon the progress in achieving commercialization co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. 

How to Apply: Proposal under UIC scheme has to be submitted by both hard copy and soft copy in the format “Application for the Award of BIRAC Innovation Fellowship” available in the website. Download application form and view more details: The soft copy of the proposal should be send to: dbtuic2014@pu.ac.in 

The signed hardcopy of the proposal should be send to the following address: Dr. Rohit Sharma,Chief Coordinator, Cluster Innovation Centre in Biotechnology (CIC- B), New Hospital building, Sector 25 (South Campus), Panjab University, Chandigarh- 160014 

Applications should reach on or before 16April 2019at the above mentioned addresses. The candidates shortlisted for the interview will be informed through email or telephone. 

• No TA/ DA will be paid if called for interview 

Dr. Rohit Sharma 

Chief Coordinator 

Cluster Innovation Centre in Biotechnology (CIC-B) 

Panjab University 

Chandigarh