Project Scientist - B /ICMR/CBCMT/Dr. A. Joseph Nathanael

VIT; Vellore; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) invites applications for a Project Scientist - B (Non-medical) to join a 3-year research project on bioinstructive biomineralized 3D-printed scaffolds for integrated bone-nerve regeneration in critical defects, based at VIT, Vellore. The candidate should hold an M.Sc or M.Tech in relevant fields with at least 55% marks.

Prior experience with publications will be advantageous, and responsibilities include advanced protein expression, scaffold synthesis, and

Qualifications

• M.Sc / M. Tech in Material Science, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or Biotechnology with minimum 55% marks.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience and relevant publications.

Responsibilities

• Recombinant protein expression and purification.
• Inorganic biomaterial synthesis and characterization.
• Scaffold fabrication and characterization.
• 3D bioprinting, Western blot and RT-PCR.
• Stable cell generation and stem cell culture/differentiation for bone tissue engineering.
• Animal handling and in-vivo experiments.

Skills

Scaffold fabrication

3D bioprinting

Western blot

RT-PCR

Stem cell culture

Bone tissue engineering

Animal handling

In-vivo experiments

Education

M.Sc / M.Tech in Material Science / Biomaterials / Tissue Engineering / Nanotechnology / Biomedical Sciences / Biotechnology

Job description

Job Summary

• Title of the Project: Bioinstructive Biomineralized 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Integrated Bone-Nerve Regeneration in Critical Defects.
• Duration: 3 Years
• Location: Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
• Qualification: M.Sc / M. Tech (Material Science, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology) with a minimum of 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience and relevant publications.
• Skill set required: Candidate with work experience in scaffold fabrication and characterization, 3D bioprinting, Western blot, RT-PCR, Stable cell generation, stem cells culture and differentiation specific to bone tissue engineering applications, animal handling and in-vivo experiments is desirable.
• /‑ + 10 % HRA per month for first two years and increment will be provided for the third year +10% HRA per month based on the candidates performance and recommendation by the PI.
• Sponsoring Agency: ICMR ANVESHAN Extramural Grants - 2026, Government of India

Responsibilities

The Project Scientist - B (Non-medical) will be required to do full time research related to this specific project, in particular recombinant protein expression and purification, inorganic biomaterial synthesis and characterization, scaffold fabrication and characterization, 3D bioprinting, Western blot, RT-PCR, Stable cell generation, stem cells culture and differentiation specific to bone tissue engineering applications, animal handling and in-vivo experiments.

Principal Investigator

Dr. A. Joseph Nathanael

Professor

Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT)

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

Co-Principle Investigator

Dr. Kanagavel Deepankumar

Associate Professor

School of Biosciences and Technology (SBST)

Dr. Prakash Mani

Assistant Professor

School of Advances Sciences (SAS)

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.

The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest.

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