Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali (Punjab), an autonomous institution of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has been established under the umbrella of NANO MISSION, initiated by DST to boost research and development in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in India. INST started its activities on 3rd January 2013, the date on which its first Director was appointed. The institute is currently operating from its transit campus at Habitat Centre, Sector-64, Phase-X, Mohali, Punjab.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Applications are invited from motivated and bright candidates for the position of a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on contractual basis in the research project funded under SERB funded project Government of India, at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali

Title of the Research Project: Addressing Diabetic Foot Ulcers by using a Tissue Engineering Approach

Principal Investigator: Prof. Deepa Ghosh, Scientist-F.

Qualifications:
1. Masters in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Pharmacy/ Nanoscience/Material science
2. Qualified any one of the following: CSIR/UGC National Eligibility test or LS Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Joint Admission Test (JAM) Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) ICMR-JRF/ICAR-AICE/JEST/JGEEBILS

Desirable: Prior research experience in related fields will be preferred, but is not mandatory.

Age limit: Must not be over 28 years as on 2nd August, 2019 which is relaxable for certain reserved categories SC/ ST/ PH/ OBC/Women candidates as per the rules of the Government of India.

Salary: Rs. 31,000/- + 16% HRA

Duration: Initially for one year and may be extended year to year basis till the project ends based upon the performance of the candidate and the availability of funds.

General Terms and Conditions:
The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis. The position is co-terminus with the project. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of INST provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented along with the self-attested photocopies of these documents at the time of interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through email to appear at the interview and no other communication in this regard will be entertained.

Important: Completed applications in the prescribed format as annexed should reach the address provided below on or before 2nd August, 2019 by Speed Post or via email attachment (complete in one combined PDF).

Last Date of receipt of application: 2nd August, 2019

Prof Deepa Ghosh
Scientist-F. Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST)
Habitat Centre, Sector 64, Phase-10,
S.A.S. Nagar Mohali, Punjab-160062
Email: deepa.ghosh@inst.ac.in