Assistant Professor - Molecular Medicine

MHA- Masters in Hospital Administration - St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Research Institute in Bengaluru invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Division of Molecular Medicine, focusing on molecular and translational cancer research.

The appointee will lead independent research, mentor students, and contribute to teaching. The candidate should hold a PhD/MD or equivalent in related life sciences disciplines, with a strong publication record and experience in cancer biology, molecular biology, immunology, or biomarkers.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent qualification in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pathology or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pursue an independent research program in cancer biology, molecular signaling, biomarkers, tumor microenvironment or related areas.
• Design and conduct laboratory and translational research using molecular, cellular, immunological and clinical approaches.
• Develop research proposals and seek competitive funding.
• Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Develop national and international collaborations and contribute to multidisciplinary research programs.
• Strengthen capabilities in spatial biology, tumor microenvironment and related technologies.
• Teach and participate in seminars, workshops and other academic activities of the Division.
• Guide and mentor PhD scholars, postgraduate students and research staff.
• Contribute to the overall academic and research development of the Division and the institution.

Skills

Cancer biology

Molecular biology

Immunology

Biomarkers

Tumor microenvironment

Translational research

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

St. John’s Research Institute
HR/SJRI/1101/2026 15.09.2026
NOTICE
Applications are invited for the following post in the St. John’s Research Institute.
Job Title Assistant Professor Division Molecular Medicine Qualification PhD/MD or equivalent qualification in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pathology or a related discipline Experience
Good record of research publications and demonstrated research experience.
Experience in one or more areas of cancer biology, molecular biology, immunology, biomarkers, tumor microenvironment or translational research
Ability to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
Experience in spatial biology/spatial transcriptomics, multiplex imaging, tumor microenvironment research, translational cancer research, or clinical research will be an advantage.
Expected Outcomes
The candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program, obtain competitive funding, publish quality research, mentor young researchers, build collaborations, and contribute to strengthening the Division’s capabilities in molecular and translational cancer research.
Salary As per the Institutional pay scale No. of Vacancy One
Position Summary
The Assistant Professor will contribute to the Division’s research, teaching and academic activities, with a focus on molecular and translational medicine, cancer biology, biomarkers and the tumor microenvironment.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and pursue an independent research program in cancer biology, molecular signaling, biomarkers, tumor microenvironment or related areas.
• Design and conduct laboratory and translational research using appropriate molecular, cellular, immunological and clinical approaches.
• Develop research proposals and seek competitive research funding.
• Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Develop national and international collaborations and contribute to multidisciplinary research programs.
• Contribute to establishing and strengthening research capabilities in spatial biology, tumor microenvironment and related technologies.
• Teach and participate in seminars, workshops and other academic activities of the Division.
• Guide and mentor PhD scholars, postgraduate students and research staff.
• Contribute to the overall academic and research development of the Division and the institution.

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