PhD position in Computational Chemistry/Biology Project

( विज्ञान एि ंप्रौद्योविकी विभाि, भारत सरकार का एक स्िायत्त अनसुंधान ससं्थान )

नॉलजे वसटी, सेक्टर – 81, एस.ए.एस. निर, मोहाली - 140306, पजंाब

INSTITUTE OF NANO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(An Autonomous Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)

Knowledge City, Sector-81, SAS Nagar, Mohali-140306, Punjab

F. No: 14(22)/2024-INST Date: 03.11.2025

Advertisement for the position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under the ICMR-funded project at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology

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: “Netrin-1 Centric Precision Therapy for Cervical Cancer Treatment by Integrating Computer Modelling, Experimental Methods, and Nanoformulation with Protein-ligand Interactions.”.

Nature of the Project: Theoretical and Computational

Principal Investigator: Prof. Md. Ehesan Ali, Scientist-F

Name of the position available: Project Research Scientist-I

Number of positions available: One

Qualifications:

Essential: First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degrees (Computational Chemistry/Biology/ (bio) Physics/BioSciences/Chemical Biology/Bioinformatics or related areas)

Desirable Experience: Research interest or experience in Computational Biology/Chemistry and Bioinformatics, Molecular Dynamics Simulations, programming knowledge in Python, and experience in handling big data and Data Analysis, Density Functional Theory (DFT)

Age limit: Must not be over 35 years as of 30.11.2025, which is relaxable for specific reserved categories as per the rules of the Government of India.

Fellowship: Rs. 56,000/- pm + HRA (As Applicable)

Project duration: Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate and availability of funds.

Last date of receipt of application: 30.11.2025,

General Terms and Conditions:

• The position is purely on a temporary basis and renewable each year, subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years/till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
• The position is co-terminus with the project.
• No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
• Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented along with the self-attested photocopies of these documents at the interview (when the interview will take in person).

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview through email, and no other communication in this regard will be entertained.

Completed applications in the prescribed format / CV with the copy of documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials as annexed should reach to address ehesan.ali@inst.ac.in by 30.11.2025 via email attachment (complete one combined PDF).

Candidates must submit the following ‘Online Synopsis’ and the formal application forms. https://forms.gle/xRw1rZ86XRTdrpwF8

Candidates can contact the following address with any query regarding this position.

Prof. Md. Ehesan Ali (Investigator, Co-PI)

Scientist-F

Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST),

Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar,

Mohali-140306, Punjab

Ph No.: 0172-2297000/7050

Email: ehesan.ali@inst.ac.in

Website: https://www.ehesanali.com

https://inst.ac.in/scientist/9

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

Pay: ₹56,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 20/04/2023