PhD Recruitment | ICMR-Funded Research Project at Amrita Kochi

Biopatrika; Ernakulam; Presencial; INR 312.000 - 357.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amrita School of Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Kochi, invites applications for two PhD positions under the ICMR TB Research Accelerator Program. The project focuses on development and clinical validation of a multiplex digital PCR assay for rapid detection of drug resistance in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Eligibility includes postgraduate qualifications in relevant life sciences with PCR experience.

Formación

• Postgraduate qualification in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques, PCR, and nucleic acid extraction.
• Experience in digital PCR, microbial whole-genome sequencing, clinical microbiology, or tuberculosis research is an added advantage.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology

PCR

Nucleic acid extraction

Educación

Postgraduate degree in Microbiology / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology

Herramientas

Digital PCR

Whole-genome sequencing

Descripción del empleo

# PhD Recruitment | ICMR-Funded Research Project at Amrita KochiPhD positionsKerala, IndiaOctober 22, 2026Full Time### Job Overview* Date Posted October 22, 2026* Location Kerala, India* Expiration date November 21, 2026* Click to apply: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amritavishwavidyapeetham-asnsmm-phdpositions-share-7517821254318604288-wyOI/### Job DescriptionPhD Recruitment | ICMR-Funded Research Project at Amrita Kochi Amrita School of Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Kochi, invites applications for two PhD positions under the ICMR TB Research Accelerator Program (Small Grant). The research project, titled “Development and Clinical Validation of a Multiplex Digital PCR Assay for Rapid Detection of Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex,” focuses on developing and validating advanced molecular diagnostic approaches for the rapid detection of tuberculosis drug resistance, targeting rifampicin, isoniazid, bedaquiline, and linezolid. Eligibility: Candidates with a postgraduate qualification in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, with experience in molecular biology techniques, PCR, and nucleic acid extraction, are encouraged to apply. Experience in digital PCR, microbial whole-genome sequencing, clinical microbiology, or tuberculosis research will be an added advantage. Position Details: Number of positions: 2 Location: Amrita School of Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Kochi How to Apply: Interested candidates should email their updated CV and a brief statement outlining their relevant research experience to [e-mail], with a copy to [e-mail]. Last date to apply: 8 November 2026 Join us in advancing innovative molecular diagnostics and strengthening the fight against tuberculosis through cutting-edge research.