Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Biotechnology Fellowship at Institute of Nano Science and Technology

Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for engagement of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the research project funded by ‘‘Anusandhan National Research Foundation – Advanced Research Grant’ Government of India at Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali.

Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Title of the Research Project : Self-Propelled autonomous micro-motors for targeted and rapid thrombus removal in ischemic stroke therapy
Principal Investigator : Dr. Rahul Kumar Verma, Scientist-F
Name of the position available : 01

Essential Qualification : M.Pharm/ M.Tech/ M.S (Pharm) in Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacology/ Biotechnology with minimum 60% marks and with a valid NET/GATE qualification.
Desirable Experience : Candidates with experience in pharmaceutical formulation and biological evaluation will be given priority. Age limit : Must not be over 28 years as on 20.07.2026 which is relaxable for certain reserved categories as per rules of Government of India.

Fellowship : Rs. 37,000/- (pm) + HRA (as applicable)

General Terms and Conditions :
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years/till the completion of the project whichever is earlier. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of INST provided they satisfy eligibility criteria.
• The position is co-terminus with the project.
• 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 (when interview will take in person).

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through email to appear in the interview and no other communication in this regard will be entertained.
Completed applications in the prescribed format / CV with the copy of documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials as annexed should reach to address rahulverma@inst.ac.in by 20th July, 2026 via email attachment (complete one combined PDF).

Mode of Interview : Online mode
Duration : Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate and availability of funds.

Dr Rahul Kumar Verma, Scientist-F
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST),
Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar- 140306, Punjab
E-mail: rahulverma@inst.ac.in

Last date of receipt of application : 20th July, 2026