Project Scientist Position in INST, Mohali (Punjab), India
Designation/Position- Project Scientist Position in INST
INST, Mohali (Punjab), India invites applications for Project Scientist Position in INST from eligible and interested candidates
About- Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali (Punjab) is an autonomous research institution under the aegis of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, focusing on R&D of specific areas in Nano Science and Technology leading to new phenomena, processes, products and devices.
Research Area: Life Sciences/Nanobiotechnology
Location: Mohali, Punjab
Eligibility/Qualification:
Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degrees or with PhD (Life Sciences/Nanobiotechnology).
Desirable Qualifications: 1. First class Post Graduate Degree Candidates who have qualified UGC/NET/SLET/GATE or any equivalent National level examination will be preferred. PhD candidates with relevant first authors publications.
2. Experience in nanoparticle synthesis, characterization and biomedical application. Experience in Various Biochemical Assays, mammalian Cell Culture, Animal handling, Molecular Biology / Nanobiotechnology Techniques as well experience with nano-neurotherapeutics work and relevant publication will be given preferences.
Age limit: : Must not be over 35 years as on 28.02.2026, which is relaxable for certain reserved categories as per rules of Government of India.
Job Description:
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 Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali.
Title of the Research Project: “Development of targeted nanotherapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy”.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Surajit Karmakar, Scientist-G
Name of the position available: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
Number of positions available: 01
Fellowship: @ Rs. 56,000/- pm + HRA as applicable
Duration: Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate and availability of funds.
General Terms and Conditions:
- The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds, for a maximum of three years/till the duration of the project. The position is co-terminus with the project.
How to Apply:
Completed applications in the prescribed format with the copy of documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets/ CV and other testimonials as annexed should reach to address surajit@inst.ac.in by 28.02.2026 via email attachment (complete one combined PDF).
Note: Candidates are required to submit the application form duly filled in the prescribed format only along with all certificates, failing which application cannot be considered.
Last Date for Apply: 28 February 2026
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