INST Mohali invites applications from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanotechnology candidates

INST Mohali – Vacancy Details

• Post: Project Research Scientist-I Non-Medical | No of Positions: 01
• Project Title: Bioinspired Electro-Mechanoresponsive peptide polymer Hydrogels for Enhancing Muscle Regeneration and in vivo Sarcopenia management
• PI: Dr Asish Pal PI Dr AsifKhan Shanavas Co-PI Dr Santosh Kumar Misra Co-PI IIT-Kanpur
• Essential Qualification: First Class Post Graduate Degree including integrated PG Degrees in Chemistry Biotechnology Biological Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Material Science Polymer Nanotechnology
• Desirable: GATE GPAT CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship or equivalent Experience Hydrogel Cell culture Animal Handling Peptide Organic Synthesis Polymers PCR scientific writing peer-reviewed publications preferred
• Age Limit: Not over 35 years as 28.09.2026 relaxable reserved categories as per GOI rules
• Fellowship: Rs 56000 per month + HRA applicable | Duration: Initially one year extendable based on performance availability of funds

Job Profile

Design synthesis peptide-polymer conjugated hydrogels advanced biomaterials mechanical physicochemical characterization in vitro biological evaluation cell-scaffold interactions Willing to travel IIT Kanpur in vivo animal model experimental studies.

Interview Details

• Date: 28th September 2026 9:30 am | Reporting: 9:30 am INST Mohali reception
• Venue: Institute of Nanoscience and Technology INST Sector 81 Knowledge City SAS Nagar 140306 Punjab
• Email CV: apal@inst.ac.in | Contact PI: Dr Asish Pal Scientist-G apal@inst.ac.in
• Documents: Original age proof certificates degrees mark sheets testimonials + self-attested photocopies No TA DA

Terms: Purely temporary contractual co-terminus with project Candidate can also apply regular PhD program INST if eligible

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