National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER),
Hyderabad
Eligibility and desirable criteria for one Fellow/ Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position
under the ICMR Extramural Research - Small Grant (Purely temporary basis)
(Department of Medical Devices)
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the position of fellow/ project research scientist-i
(non-medical) under an ICMR-funded project entitled “Affordable paper-based point-of-care device for
rapid detection of glycocalyx markers for sepsis patients in the intensive care unit.” the project is
between NIPER, Hyderabad, and Employees State Insurance (ESI) Medical College and Super Specialty
Hospital, Hyderabad.
Project number IIRP-2023-7416
Position Fellow/ Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) (01)
Project duration Three years
Salary Rs. 56,000/- + 27% HRA of Rs.15,120/-; Total Rs. 71,120/- per month
Qualification
Essential:
1. First-class post-graduate degree (M.Sc./MS/Ph.D.) in Life Sciences/ Chemistry. An
experience of 1 to 2 years and GATE/NET qualifications will be an added advantage. In
exceptional cases, candidates with less experience can be considered.
2. First-class post-graduate degree (M.Tech.) in Biomedical Engineering/ Bioengineering/
Biotechnology/ Medical Devices. GATE/NET qualification with experience in the
relevant area will be an added advantage.
Desirable:
1. Experience/ Knowledge in analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, especially
electrochemistry.
2. Experience/ Knowledge in working with lateral flow/paper-based devices and ELISA.
3. Knowledge of imaging and image processing (using MATLAB or other software).
Age limit 35 years
Job profile Fellow/Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) will be involved in optimizing the paperbased microfluidic devices and lateral flow devices fabrication process. They will work
extensively on designing, fabricating, and characterizing paper-based devices/lateral flow
devices. They will be responsible for validating the device’s standardization, validation, and
comparison of the ELISA method and paper-based assay, as well as working closely with
the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital,
Hyderabad, team to test real samples. They will need to travel frequently to the ESI hospital,
Hyderabad, for work related to the project.
Last Date of Submission of applications: 27th of February 2024 by 5 PM
Intimation to shortlisted candidates: 28th of February 2024 by 5 PM
Expected date of Interview: 08
th of March 2024, preferably physically*
Expected date of joining the project: 15th of March 2024
Send your CV with copies of relevant certificates/publications with at least two recommendation
letters to Dr. Amit Asthana (amit.asthana@niperhyd.ac.in or amitasthana4@gmail.com.
The email
Subject should be “ICMR-Project Fellow/ Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position.”
*Please note that no TA/DA will be paid to appear in the interview. Candidates are required to arrange their
accommodation.
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