Junior research Fellow (1 Years-7 months)

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Position

Last Date for applying : 10-08-2025.

Online Interview on 13-08-2025

Company Description: Opto-Biomedical Microsystem (OBMS) Laboratory https://www.obmslab.com/ is a research and development laboratory located in Raurkela and is an integral part of the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela https://nitrkl.ac.in/SRICCE/Career.

https://nitrkl.ac.in/docs/Career/ProjectFelow/2025/25072025143524449.pdf

Job descriptions: The OBMS LAB is focused on developing instruments for biomedical applications including screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and point-of-care diagnostics. OBMS also focuses on image and signal analysis for drug screening and testing applications. The lab further focuses on the fabrication of microfluidic devices.

Lab is equipped with: high-end Workstation (32 GB Graphics card ADA) GPU,

High-Speed Imaging Camera (Upto 14000 Frames per seconds), Polarized He-Ne laser source 20 mW, High Power white light sources, Multiple Vibration Isolation Optical Table, Various Optical and opt mechanics components,

Various 3D printers (Industrial grade Bambu Labs, Creality 3D printer, Resin 3D printer, High Power Laser Engraver 40 Watts), etc.

Responsibilities and Role Description: This is a full-time on-site role for a Junior Research Fellow (2 years) https://nitrkl.ac.in/docs/Career/ProjectFelow/2025/25072025143524449.pdf at OBMS Laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to work on developing and testing instruments for biomedical applications, microfluidic devices, and image and signal analysis. They will also be responsible for conducting research and publishing results.

Interested candidates can apply by filling out the applications: NITR/SR/2025/Advt./23BM060/L/051

The successful candidate also has the provision to enroll Ph.D. at NIT Rourkela if all criteria's are fulfilled.

The position is available from the sponsored project titled "Innovating Indigenous Portable Microfluidic Absorption Flow Cytometer for Multi-diseases Detection at Point-of-Care" under @ANRF / SERB, India.

Qualifications

• Having Experience in dealing with Optical components, Applied physics, Optics, Microfluidics is having potential edge in the recruiting process.
• Experience in developing and testing biomedical instruments and microfluidic devices
• Experience in image and signal analysis
• Ability to conduct research and publish results
• Strong understanding of biomedical applications and technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Experience working in a research laboratory is a plus
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Interested Individuals reach out me at

Dr. Earu Banoth

Fulbright Fellow-2019

Senior Member IEEE and OPTICA

Assistant Professor

Dept. Of Biotechnology Medical Engg

NIT Rourkela, banothe@nitrkl.ac.in

Phone: +91 8861543837/ 661-246-2299