Life Sciences Opportunity at NIAB premier institute of DBT

NIAB is an autonomous and premier institute of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The Institute aims to develop and harness novel and emerging biotechnological tools and applications, and take up research in cutting-edge areas for improving animal health and productivity as well as contribute to human health and welfare.

Post : Junior Research Fellow-1

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the following position at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad. Junior Research Fellow-1 against the DAE-BRNS funded project entitled “Electrospun nanofibers mimicking extracellular matrix to promote stemness of mesenchymal stem cells in clinical applications coupled with sensing of epithelial differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells”.
PI : Dr. Sonu Gandhi.

Fellowship amount : Rs. 37,000/- PM as per the DAE guidelines.

Eligibility : Post Graduate Degree in Biomedical Engineering / Life Sciences with NET / GATE qualification or Post Graduate degree in professional course. (Eligibility criteria as per DAE Office Memorandum No.10/1(21)/2014/Fellowship/R&D- II/14812; Dated November 09, 2023). Candidate with hands-on experience in materials science, and nanofabrication will be preferred. Candidates having prior experience in working with the development of in-vitro models/scaffolds using biomaterials is desirable.

Age limit : 28 years

Applications are to be filled ONLINE. Online link for submission of application is available from 18th June 2025 and the last date is 04th July 2025 Candidates must fill online application form with supporting documents at niab.res.in. Candidates are advised to fill the online application form in sufficient time before the last date to avoid last minute technical issues.

Suitable candidates will be screened, intimated through email and interviewed by duly constituted selection committee through online mode. Original documents in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, experience certificates are required to be submitted at time of joining.

No need to send hard copy. Interim enquiries will not be entertained.