Project Research Scientist - II /ICMR/CBCMT/Dr. U. Anjaneyulu

VIT; Vellore; On-site; INR 748,000 - 864,000; Full time

Job summary

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) invites applications for the post of Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical) under an ICMR-funded extramural project in the Centre for Biomaterials Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The project title is “Bioengineered Theranostic Integrated Medical Implant Surfaces for Real-Time Sensing and Combat of Antimicrobial Resistant Infections”.

The candidate must hold a PhD in a relevant engineering/ science field.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical/ Chemical/ Mechanical/ Nanotechnology/ Material Science/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in medical implants, surface engineering, antimicrobial work, tissue engineering, biomaterials, and animal experimentation preferred.

Skills

Biomaterials

Surface engineering

Tissue engineering

Animal experimentation

Education

PhD in Biomedical/ Chemical/ Mechanical/ Nanotechnology/ Material Science/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology or equivalent

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical) [Postdoctoral Fellow] for the Call for proposals under Extramural Research Programme: Investigator Initiated Projects-Intermediate Grant, Indian Council of Medical Research funded project in Centre for Biomaterials Cellular and Molecular Theranostics(CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) – Vellore- 632014, Tamil Nadu

Title of the Project

“Bioengineered Theranostic Integrated Medical Implant Surfaces for Real-Time Sensing and Combat of Antimicrobial Resistant Infections”

Qualification

PhD., Biomedical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Nanotechnology/ Material Science/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ or equivalent

Desirable

Candidates having hands-on experience in the area of medical implants/surface engineering/ antimicrobial work/ tissue engineering/biomaterials/animal experimentation will be preferred

Stipend

Rs. 67,000/- + 10% HRA per month (for first two years), Rs. 73,700/- per month; For the third year Rs. 77,385/-

Sponsoring Agency

Extramural Research Programme: Investigator Initiated Projects-Intermediate Grant, Indian Council of Medical Research

Duration

3 years

Principal Investigator

Dr. U. Anjaneyulu
Assistant Professor (Sr)
Centre for Biomaterials Cellular and Molecular Theranostics, Vellore Institute of Technology – Vellore- 632014, Tamil Nadu

Co-Principal Investigator

Prof. Geetha Manivasagam
Dean & Professor (Sr)
School of Healthcare Science and Technology,
Vellore Institute of Technology – Vellore- 632014, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Loganathan Rangasamy
Associate Professor
Centre for Biomaterials Cellular and Molecular Theranostics, Vellore Institute of Technology – Vellore- 632014, Tamil Nadu

No TA and DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a later date, which will be intimated by email.

JOB Location: VIT – Vellore, Tamil Nadu.