Narayana Nethralaya Foundation invites applications from eligible
candidates for the position of Project Research Scientist –I (Non-medical) (1
Position) under an ICMR (IIRPSG-2024-01-01115 )
funded project titled
'Development of Good Manufacturing Practice-Compatible Generation and
Culture Methods of Corneal endothelial cells from Human induced pluripotent
stem cells', in GROW Research Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation,
Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
1. Minimum Essential
Qualification required: First Class/ Second
class Post Graduate Degree in Biological sciences/ Life Sciences/ Bio medical
science, including the integrated PG Degree with 3 years of prior research
experience.
2. Remuneration: As per ICMR norms.
3. Preferred: Prior hands on
experience with stem cells and primary cultures, microscopy. Experience in
Animal handling and work with rodents and/ or rabbits. Interest in developing
GMP process for stem cell derived products. Recently submitted PhD thesis/
WITHIN 2 years of completion of PhD
A team player with excellent communication skills, including the
ability to write scientific text and present data
4. The role: The post holder will be primarily responsible to generate
iPSC lines, iPSC differentiation, and develop GMP protocols. Clinical sample
processing and their bio-banking and participate in all the laboratory
activities. Undertake other laboratory duties as responsibilities of this post.
The post offers the opportunity to become proficient in iPSC generation,
differentiation, Developing GMP process for cell therapy.
5. Age Limit: 35 years. Cut-off date for age limit will be as on the
date of last date for submission of applications. Age relaxation will be as per
the guidelines of ICMR.
6. Period of engagement: From the date of appointment till project
duration
7. Closing date of application: 21th March 2025
Interested and eligible candidates may apply with their bio-data
including names of two referees willing to independently provide reference
letters if selected to the following address by e-mail. Only short-listed
candidates will be informed by e-mail for interview. No TA/DA will be paid to
the candidates appearing for the interview. For applying to this position and project
related enquires please contact:
Dr. Koushik Chakrabarty
GROW Research Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation,
Narayana Nethralaya, Narayana Health City,
258/A, Bommasandra, Hosur Road,Bangalore-560099, Karnataka
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