Project Research Scientist-I (Non-medical)

Mahindra École Centrale; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 739,000 - 886,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre for Life Sciences at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, invites applications for the position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-medical) under an ICMR-sponsored project. The role combines genetics, molecular cell biology, and systems biology to study surface adhesion protein expression in Candida species and explore biosensor development for potential diagnostics and antifungal research.

The post is linked to a funded project with a defined tenure subject to funding availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum essential qualifications: First Class Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees. OR Second Class Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees with PhD.
• Candidates from all allied areas of Life Sciences are eligible to apply.
• Desirable qualifications/Experience: Ph.D. in allied Life Sciences areas with first-author research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Prior experience in cell culture, molecular biology, and immunology is preferred.
• Experience with computational biology tools is an added advantage.

Education

First Class Post Graduate Degree including integrated PG degrees

Second Class Post Graduate Degree including integrated PG degrees with PhD

Job description

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-medical)

Research

Applications are invited from highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) at the Centre for Life Sciences, Mahindra University, Hyderabad, under an ICMR-sponsored project.

This interdisciplinary project combines genetics, molecular cell biology, and systems biology approaches to understand the regulatory mechanisms governing surface adhesion proteins expression in Candida species. The insights gained will be further used to explore biosensor development, with potential applications in diagnostics and antifungal research.

Position Details

1Name of positionProject Research Scientist-I (Non-medical)2Number of positions13SalaryRs. 72,800 (56000 + 30% HRA, as per ICMR Guidelines)4Tenure of the postSubject to the availability of project funding 5Minimum essential qualifications1. First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees. OR 2. Second Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees with PhD. Candidates from all allied areas of Life Sciences are eligible to apply.6Desirable qualifications/ ExperiencePh.D. in allied Life Sciences areas with first-author research publications in peer-reviewed journals.Prior experience in cell culture, molecular biology, and immunology is preferred.Experience with computational biology tools is an added advantage.7Age limityears

Last date for the application: 25-09-2026