Vacancy: 1
Experience: Essential background in Molecular Biology or Cancer Biology, along with experience in material science or organic chemistry. Hands-on expertise in in-vitro mammalian cell culture, 3D scaffold characterization and drug release kinetics is essential.
Eligibility for Project Technical Support III for ICMR project title "Effective anticancer therapeutics induction by SPION (Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles) based thermosensitive drug eluting gels/hydrothermal scaffold"
- Graduate degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Zoology/ Chemistry / Biomedical Sciences / Biomaterials/Materials Science / Polymer Science / Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Pharmacy/allied subjects with 3 years post-qualification experience
OR
Post Graduate degree (M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Pharm/MVSC) in the above subjects
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform in-vitro cell culture studies, including mammalian cell maintenance, cytotoxicity assays (MTT, Live/Dead), cellular uptake studies, and evaluation of therapeutic efficacy.
- Assist in the establishment and execution of in-vivo small animal studies (mouse tumor models), animal handling, dosing, therapeutic monitoring, IVIS imaging, and tissue collection.
- Validate computational findings through molecular biology techniques, including qPCR and Western blotting.
- Coordinate experiments across collaborating institutions and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and scientific presentations.
- Support project management activities, including ICMR reporting, ethics submissions, biosafety compliance, and regulatory documentation.
- Assist PI in ICMR reporting, ethics and biosafety compliance.
Duration & Salary:
- Initial appointment for one year. Extension will be granted annually based on performance review and continuation of the ICMR grant, co-terminus with the project.
- Indicative Remuneration: Rs. 28,000 per month + HRA as admissible (fixed, no other allowances)
How to Apply:
Send single PDF containing: cover letter mentioning preferred centre, detailed CV, self-attested certificates (degree, experience), one-page statement of relevant skills, contact details of two referees.
Email to: [email protected] with subject line "Application for SPION Project
Last date: 22nd June 2026, 5:00 PM IST
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.
