Applications are invited for the Post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the ANRF-PM-ECRG Funded Project in the School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST), at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, T.N, India.     

Title of the Project :  “miR146a-loaded exosomes in suckerin patch for targeted diabetic wound healing via IRAK1 suppression”.  

Qualification  :  

Essential qualification: M. Tech / M. Sc in Biotechnology/Biochemistry. Preferred qualification: The candidates must have qualified GATE (with currently valid score)/CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or 2 years of experience relevant to the project. 

The selection and administration of the research fellow will be as per terms and conditions laid down by SERB.  

Mandatory Skills: Candidates having knowledge in exosome extraction, purification, rDNA technology and cell culture techniques.  

Stipend  :  Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA as per rule.  

No. of Vacancies  :  01  

Age Limit (if any)  :  Not exceeding 27 years i.e. Age must be from 18 to 27 years  

Sponsoring Agency  :  ANRF (Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.  

Duration  :  2 years (24 Months)   

Principal Investigator     :  Dr. Kanagavel Deepankumar, Associate Professor –Grade I,  Department of Biotechnology,  School of Bio Sciences & Technology,  Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)  Vellore - 632 014, Tamil Nadu.                                  

Applicants must apply online at http://careers.vit.ac.in by 18/04/2026 and email a single PDF containing the CV, certificates, statement of purpose detailing the motivation for working in the research project, and a passport-size photograph to Dr. Kanagavel Deepankumar (deepankumar.k@vit.ac.in) with the subject line: “Application for the SERB project JRF”.  

No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (Offline) at a later date which will be intimated by email. The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest.  

Department : JRF Recruitment  

Skills Required : Candidates having knowledge in exosome extraction, purification, rDNA technology and cell culture techniques.  

Location : Vellore Institute of Technology, Tiruvalam Road, Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India  

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