Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The joint culture of medicine and technology pioneered by its founders more than three decades ago, has come of age and gained unprecedented acceptance in India. The institute has the status of a university and offers excellent research and training facilities.
Post : Project Fellow – Temporary
For the KSCSTE-funded project entitled : “Transcriptional manipulation of skeletal myoblast for generating functional exosomes for cardiac ischemia” (P-5512)
Essential Qualification & Experience
1. Master’s degree in any branch of : Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
2. Minimum 2 years’ experience in : Cellular reprogramming, Phenotypic characterization, Molecular analysis
Desirable Qualification & Experience
• Experience in RNA profiling and in vivo studies.
Job Description
• Isolation and multi-parametric characterization of exosomes from reprogrammed cells.
• Exosomal miRNA profiling and its validation in a cardiac ischemia rat model.
Monthly Emoluments : ₹32,560 (Consolidated)
Age Limit : 35 years as on 01.09.2026
Number of Vacancies : 1 (ST-1)
Reservation consideration : In the absence of eligible ST candidates, eligible OBC candidates will be considered. Further, in the absence of eligible OBC candidates, eligible UR candidates will be considered.
Nature / Tenure of Appointment
• Temporary (purely on contract)
• Initially for a period of 1 year
• Likely to be extended till 04.01.2028 or until completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
Walk in Interview
Date & Time of Interview : 10.09.2026 at 11:00 AM
Reporting Time : 10:00 AM
Mode of Selection : Walk-in Interview
Venue : AMCHSS Building
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST)
Medical College Campus
Thiruvananthapuram
Caste Certificate (for ST candidates), Non Creamy Layer Certificate (For OBC candidates) should be valid and in the prescribed format applicable for employment in Central Government Institutions, issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Tahsildar. Candidate without valid document will not be considered under reserved post. Those who fulfil the above requirements may report for Interview, as per the above schedule at the Ground floor of AMCHSS building, along with Bio-data, original certificates and copies of certificates to prove age, qualification and experience at the time of interview. Note: Depending on the number of candidates, a written test of qualifying nature will be conducted for initial screening and only qualified candidates will be called for interview. Marks obtained in the written test, if conducted, will not be counted for final ranking.
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