Project Scientist I/ICMR/CBCMT/Dr. Arunkumar Pitchaimani

VIT; Vellore; On-site; INR 670,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow - Project Scientist I for the IIRP project in the Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) at VIT, Vellore.

The position supports an ICMR-funded program focusing on Droplet-Microfluidic, high-throughput 3D organoid generation for drug screening. Applicants should have a PhD and strong publication record, with experience in cell culture, microfluidics, and molecular biology.

Qualifications

• PhD required in biomedical sciences/engineering, biotechnology, molecular biology, pharmacology or closely related field.
• Thesis-submitted candidates are eligible to apply.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industry partners on project objectives.
• Design and execute experiments with microfluidic Lab-on-a-chip devices and 3D in vitro models.
• Perform mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experiments.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and publish findings in high-impact journals.
• Collaborate with project team and contribute to reports; mentor junior researchers.

Skills

Cell culture

Organoids

Microfluidics

Molecular biology techniques

Lab management

3D bioprinting

Research analytics

Education

PhD in Biomedical sciences/engineering or related

Thesis-submitted Candidates eligible

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for the post of Post-Doctoral Fellow - Project Scientist I for the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funded IIRP project in the Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore.

Project Title

Droplet-Microfluidic-based High-throughput 3-Dimensional Organoid Generator for Advanced Drug Screening Applications

Qualifications

• Ph.D., (Biomedical science/engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology) or a closely related science is required.
• Thesis-submitted candidates are also eligible to apply.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Age limit: 35 years.

Describe if any

• Candidates with prior research experience in cell culture (primary/cell lines), organoids, Microfluidics, Lab-on-a-chip, 3D bioprinting, in vitro models and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in Lab management and in vitro 3D models. (Preferable, but not mandatory).

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with industry partners.
• Design and execute experiments related to microfluidic Lab-on-a-chip devices and 3D in vitro models
• Perform mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experiments
• Analyze and interpret experimental data
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals
• Collaborate with project team members and contribute to project reports
• Assist in mentoring junior researchers and students

Location: Vellore

Duration: 1 year.

Sponsoring Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Government of India.

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