Project Research Scientist – II/ICMR/CNBT/Dr. Chandrasekaran N

Applications are invited for the post of Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical) for the ICMR New Extramural (First in the World Challenge) grant in the Centre for Nanobiotechnology (CNBT), at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). (No. EM/Dev/FIW/00252/2024 (E-Office-227016)).

Title of the Project

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“First in the World Challenge: A Nasal Spray Formula for Pulmonary Delivery to Control Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis MDR-TB”

Qualification

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1. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification Experience or PhD.
2. For Engineering / IT / CS - Graduate degree of Four Years with three years’ post qualification experience.

Mandatory Skills

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Candidates having hands-on experience in the area of 3D bio printing/Microbiological work/animal experimentation will be preferred. Strong publication records relevant to the field. Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Stipend

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Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical Rs. 73,700 (Rs. 67000 + 10% HRA) for 1st and 2nd year. Rs. 77,385 (Rs. 67000 + 10% HRA + 5% increment) for the third year.

No. of Vacancies

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1

Sponsoring Agency

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ICMR

Duration

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3 Years

Principal Investigator

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 Dr. Chandrasekaran N

 Professor Higher Academic Grade,

Centre for Nanotechnology,

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore – 632014.

Co-Principal Investigator

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Dr. George Priya Doss C

Professor Grade 1

Department of Integrative Biology,

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore – 632014.

Send your resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, scientific accomplishments, experience (if any) and latest passport size photo etc. on or before (24/11/2025) through online http://careers.vit.ac.in

• No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a later date which will be intimated by email.
• The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest.