PhD RECRUITMENT | JANUARY 2027
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Job summary
SHINE, VIT Vellore invites motivated PhD candidates to join the School of Healthcare Science and Engineering for January 2027. Research areas include synthetic biology, microbiome engineering, AI-integrated living systems, and cell-free diagnostics. Candidates from listed disciplines and medical graduates are welcome, subject to VIT eligibility.
Fellowship follows VIT norms and GATE/NET qualifications. Application deadlines: 20 November 2026; entrance exam 6 December 2026; PhD commencement
Qualifications
- Candidates from Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences are encouraged to apply.
- Fellowship as per VIT norms and applicable GATE/NET qualifications.
Education
Job description
Engineering Biology. Programming Life. Transforming Healthcare. Are you passionate about engineering living systems to address challenges in healthcare and biotechnology? We invite motivated, innovative, and research-driven PhD candidates to join our research group at the School of Healthcare Science and Engineering (SHINE), VIT Vellore, for the January 2027 session.
- Synthetic Biology & CRISPR-Cas – Programmable genetic circuits and genome engineering.
- Microbiome Engineering & Gut–Brain Axis – Engineered probiotics, host–microbe interactions, and living therapeutics.
- AI-Integrated Living Systems Engineering – AI-guided engineering of microbial and mammalian cell factories.
- Cell-Free Synthetic Biology & Diagnostics – Smart biosensors and programmable diagnostic platforms.
Candidates from Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Medical and dental graduates (MBBS, MD, MS, BDS, MDS) interested in translational research are also welcome, subject to VIT eligibility criteria. We value scientific curiosity, creativity, and a passion for discovery!
Fellowship: As per VIT norms and applicable GATE/NET qualifications.
- Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
- Entrance Examination: 6 December 2026
- PhD Commencement: January 2027
Dr. Santosh Kumar Srivastava Associate Professor (Research) SHINE, VIT Vellore
santosh.srivastava@vit.ac.in / sanbiotech83@gmail.com
Candidates must also apply through the official VITREE admission process.
Dates are subject to official confirmation.
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