Applications are invited for the post of Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) for the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funded project in Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore- 632014, Tamil Nadu.
Title of the Project
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Small Molecule/Peptide Conjugated Receptor Targeted In Vivo miRNA Delivery System for Restoring Infarcted Myocardium
Qualification (Essential)
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First Class in Post-Graduate (PG) Degree including integrated PG Degree in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biomedical Engineering / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Biomedical Sciences or related disciplines from a recognized university
Qualification (Desirable)
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Ph.D. (awarded or thesis submitted) in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biomedical Engineering / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Biomedical Sciences or allied non-medical disciplines is desirable.
Candidates with hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry/bioconjugation chemistry/chemical biology or candidates with hands-on experience in cell culture and small animal handling will be preferred.
Stipend
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Rs. 56,000/- + 10% HRA per month (for first two years), Increment @5% on initial emoluments after completing for two years for candidate with ICMR/DBT/CSIR JRF/Valid GATE score. For non-JRF/GATE qualified candidates, the stipend will be paid as per the Institutes norms.
Sponsoring Agency
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Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Duration
:
3 years
Principal Investigator
Co-Principal Investigators :
:
Dr. Loganathan Rangasamy
Associate Professor Grade 2, Drug Discovery Unit (DDU)
Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular, and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT)
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore 632 014
b) Co-Investigators
Prof. Krishnan Venkataraman
Professor Higher Academic Grade (HAG)
Centre for BioSeparation Technology (CBST)
Dr Sajan George
Associate Professor
Veterinary Officer in Animal House, VIT
School of Biosciences and Technology
Dr. A. Joseph Nathanael
Professor
Centre for Biomaterials Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT)
Dr. Arunkumar Pitchaimani
Associate Professor Grade 1
Centre for Biomaterials Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT)
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 (20/02/2026) through online http://careers.vit.ac.in
To apply online, http://careers.vit.ac.in; indicate the project title and the post applied for in the application. No TA and DA will be paid for appearing in 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.
JOB Location: VIT Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

Keyskills: chemistry biotechnology pharmaceutical biology biomedical engineering drug safety animal handling pharmaceutical sciences veterinary engineering pharmacovigilance biomedical research drug discovery cell culture synthetic organic chemistry http life sciences institute
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