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.

Highly motivated and bright candidates are required for the position of Project Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on contractual basis in the research project funded by ‘SERB’.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Title of the Research Project: “A High performance nanodelivery system for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) therapy”.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Surajit Karmakar, Scientist-E

Qualifications:

Essential: M.Tech./ M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ M.Pharm; with qualified and valid NET/ GATE/ GPAT.

Desirable: Candidates having experience in designing and development of nano-formulations, nanoparticles, molecular biological techniques will be preferred.

Age limit : Must not be over 28 years as on 21st August, 2019 which is relaxable for certain reserved categories as per rules of Government of India.

Salary: Rs. 25000 + 16% HRA

Project duration: Initially six months and may be extended based on performance of the candidate.

General Terms and Conditions:
1) The position is temporary.
2) Completely filled, signed application form in the prescribed format (attached) and synopsis must be submitted during the time of interview as per the attached template. 3) Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented at the time of interview. Self-attested photocopies of these documents are to be sent along with application and also to be provided at the time of interview.
4) Interested candidates may appear in person at 10:00 hrs on 21st August, 2019 at the above address, along with 4 copies of their resume in the prescribed proforma, one copy of passport size photograph and original + one copy of their testimonials in regard to age, qualification and experience.

Date of walk in interview: 21st August 2019

Reporting time and venue: 10.00 am at the below mentioned address.

Dr. Surajit Karmakar,
Scientist-E/ Associate Professor
Institute of Nano Science and Technology,
Habitat Centre, Phase-X,
Sector-64, Mohali, Punjab – 160062
Email: surajit@inst.ac.in