Knowledge City, Sector-81,
SAS Nagar,
Mohali-140306, Punjab
No. 14(1)/2025-INST Date: 01.08.2025
Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for engagement of Project
Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)’ in the research project funded by ‘ICMR, Government of
India at Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali.
Title of the Research Project: “Development of targeted nanotherapy for Spinal Muscular
Atrophy”.
Investigator: Dr. Surajit Karmakar, Scientist-G
Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degrees or with
PhD (Life Sciences/Nanobiotechnology).
Experience:
1. First class Post Graduate Degree Candidates who have qualified
UGC/NET/SLET/GATE or any equivalent National level examination will be preferred. PhD
candidates with relevant first authors publications.
2. Experience in nanoparticle synthesis, characterization and biomedical application. Experience in
Various Biochemical Assays, mammalian Cell Culture, Animal handling, Molecular Biology /
Nanobiotechnology Techniques as well as routine lab experiments.
Age limit: : Must not be over 35 years as on 22.08.2025, which is relaxable for
certain reserved categories as per rules of Government of India.
Fellowship: @ Rs. 56,000/- pm + HRA as applicable
Last date of receipt of application: 22.08.2025
Duration: Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate
and availability of funds.
General Terms and Conditions:
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year
subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds, for a maximum of
three years/till the duration of the project. The position is co-terminus with the project.
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis. The position is co-terminus
with the project.
• 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 interview
(when the interview will take in person).
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through email to appear in the
interview and no other communication in this regard will be entertained.
Completed applications in the prescribed format / CV with the copy of documents of age
proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials as annexed should reach to
address surajit@inst.ac.in by 22.08.2025 via email attachment (complete one combined
PDF).
Note: Candidates are required to submit the application form duly filled in the
prescribed format only along with all certificates, failing which application cannot be
considered.
For any query, candidates can contact on following address
Dr. Surajit Karmakar,
Scientist G
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST),
Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar- 140306, Punjab
E-mail: surajit@inst.ac.in,
Ph No.: +91-172-2297000 (Extn: 7041)
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