Opportunity for Research Scientist to work under ICMR funded project at INST

Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, Punjab, an autonomous institution of Department of Science and Technology, 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.

Post : Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) (01 Post)

Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for engagement of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) in the research project funded by ICMR, Government of India, at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali.

Title of the Research Project : Noninvasive and in situ forming peptide-polymer hydrogel containing CPP decorated nanoparticles/photoresponsive agents with crystallin aggregates disaggregating propensity for potential cataract therapy

Nature of the Project : The computational & bio-informatic part of the project will be conducted in strong collaboration with the experimental counterparts.

Project Investigators : Prof. Md. Ehesan Ali, Scientist-F

Qualifications : Essential : First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degrees (Computational Biology / Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Bio-Sciences / Bioinformatics) and also qualified in national level eligibility tests (e.g. NET/GATE/GPT/DST INSPIRE)
Desirable Experience : Research experience in Computational Biology/Chemistry and Bioinformatics, Molecular Dynamics Simulations, programming knowledge in Phyton, and experience in handling big data and Data Analysis, Density Functional Theory (DFT)

Age limit : Must not be over 35 years as of 25.05.2025. Which is relaxable for specific reserved categories as per the rules of the Government of India.

Fellowship : Rs. 56,000/- pm + HRA as applicable

Mode of Interview : Hybrid mode (Online/Offline)

Duration : Initially six months and may be extended till the project end (i.e. 11.02.2028) based on the candidate's performance and availability of funds.

General Terms and Conditions
• The position is purely on a temporary basis and renewable each year, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds for a maximum of three years/till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier. The position is co-terminus with the project.
• No TA/DA will be paid to attend 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 interview (when the interview will take in person).

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview through email, and no other communication in this regard will be entertained. Completed applications in the prescribed format / CV as annexed should reach to the following address by 25.05.2025 via email attachment (complete one combined PDF) addressed to ehesan.ali@inst.ac.in and recruitment.tscm@gmail.com

Prof. Md. Ehesan Ali (Investigator, Co-PI)
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INS)
Sector-81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar,
Mohali-140306, Punjab
Ph. No.: 0172-2297050
Email : ehesan.ali@inst.ac.in

Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda (Principal Investigator, PI), Scientist-E
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST),
Sector-81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar,
Mohali-140306, Punjab
Email : Jyoti@inst.ac.in