Project Scientist-I (Non-Medical) at VIT Vellore!

Biopatrika; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 625,000 - 656,000; Full time

Job summary

VIT Vellore invites applications for Project Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under an ICMR ANVESHAN Extramural Grant – 2026. The role covers biomaterial synthesis, scaffold fabrication, 3D bioprinting, protein expression, stem cell culture, and molecular assays in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

The fellowship provides ₹56,000 per month + 10% HRA for the first two years, rising to ₹58,800 per month + 10% HRA in year three, at the PI’s recommendation.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./M.Tech. in relevant disciplines with minimum 55% marks.
• Prior research experience and publications desirable.
• Fellowship to be awarded under ICMR ANVESHAN Extramural Grant – 2026.

Skills

Biomaterial synthesis

Scaffold fabrication

3D bioprinting

Protein expression

Stem cell culture

Molecular assays

Western blotting

RT-PCR

Bone tissue engineering

Education

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

Job description

Project Scientist-I (Non-Medical) at VIT Vellore

The Sustainable Biomaterials Laboratory (SBML) VIT, Vellore, invites applications for the position of Project Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under an ICMR ANVESHAN Extramural Grant – 2026. Project Title: “Bioinstructive Biomineralized 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Integrated Bone–Nerve Regeneration in Critical Defects”.

Key Research Areas:

• Biomaterial synthesis and characterization
• Scaffold fabrication and 3D bioprinting
• Recombinant protein expression and purification
• Stem cell culture and differentiation
• Molecular assays, Western blotting and RT-PCR
• Bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Eligibility: M.Sc./M.Tech. in relevant disciplines, including Material Science, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or Biotechnology, with a minimum of 55% marks. Prior research experience and relevant publications are desirable.

Fellowship: ₹56,000 per month + 10% HRA for the first two years, with an increment to ₹58,800 per month + 10% HRA in the third year, subject to performance and the Principal Investigator’s recommendation.

Location: VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Duration: 3 years

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026