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Post : Junior Research Fellow
Applications are invited for the Post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the ANRF-PM-ECRG Funded Project in the School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST), at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, T.N, India.
Title of the Project : “miR146a-loaded exosomes in suckerin patch for targeted diabetic wound healing via IRAK1 suppression”
Qualification : Essential qualification : M. Tech / M. Sc in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry
Preferred qualification : The candidates must have qualified GATE (with currently valid score)/CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or 2 years of research experience and publications relevant to the proposed project title The selection and administration of the research fellow will be as per terms and conditions laid down by ANRF.
Mandatory Skills : Candidates having knowledge in exosome isolation, extraction, purification, rDNA technology, protein expression & purification, cell culture techniques and animal handling.
Stipend : Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA as per rule.
Age Limit (if any) : Not exceeding 27 years i.e. Age must be from 18 to 27 years
Sponsoring Agency : ANRF (Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Duration : 3 years (36 Months)
Principal Investigator : Dr. Kanagavel Deepankumar, Associate Professor –Grade I, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio Sciences & Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore - 632 014, Tamil Nadu.
Applicants must apply online at careers.vit.ac.in by 15/07/2025 and email a single PDF containing the CV, statement of purpose detailing the motivation for working in the research project, essential certificates and a passport-size photograph to Dr. Kanagavel Deepankumar (deepankumar.k@vit.ac.in) with the subject line : “Application for the ANRF project JRF”.
• No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, later which will be intimated through email.
• The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest.
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