Research Assistant - IndiaBioscience

Profile

The Center for Advanced Neurological Research is a unique research centre lead by a clinician researcher- Professor Lekha Pandit a NASI (Neuroimmunology) and Fulbright Nehru fellow (Academic and Professional excellence). She runs a translational research facility focussed on her clinical interest in autoimmune central nervous system disorders. She has patented two diagnostic live cell based assays for antibody mediated CNS demyelinating disorders targeting aquaporin4 IgG and Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody (MOG-IgG). Her current research focusses on molecular biomarkers, microbial influences on CNS demyelinating disorders and animal models of disease. There is opportunity to improve research abilities and also be part of international collaborative studies.NITTE (Deemed-to-be University), established in 2008 in Mangalore, is recognized for its quality education and commitment to social values as envisioned by its Founder, late Justice KS Hegde. It is accredited with Grade A by NAAC, ranked 80th in NIRF 2025 and placed in the band of 451500 in the QS World University Rankings 2023, Asia region.

Call for Faculty Recruitment

Position:

Research Assistant

Location: Center for Advanced Neurological Research, KS Hegde Medical Academy, a constituent college of NITTE (Deemed-to-be University), Mangalore, Karnataka.

Requirements

• Candidates should be familiar with basic microbiology and molecular techniques and be committed to doing team work in a clinician-researchers lab, within a university hospital setting.
• Persons aspiring to do a PhD are preferred, and priority would be given to local candidates.
  

Money

As per Norms

Qualification

• MSc in Bioscience/Biotechnology/Microbiology.
  

Experience

• A recently qualified MSc graduate with one-year internship experience.
  

To Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to share their CV to the following email address by 31st October 2025.

• Email Address to Apply: lekhapandit@nitte.edu.in
• Apply Mode: Email