INST Punjab to hold walk-in for Project Associate in nanotech research

The Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST), Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Punjab - 140306, has notified a Walk-In Interview (Hybrid Mode-Online/Offline) for the engagement of one Project Associate-1 under the ‘DHR-ICMR’ funded project at the Institute.

Title of the Research Project: “Development of nanostructured MoS2 based SERS and FET biosensors for ultrasensitive detection of biomarkers for Cerebral Ischemia”

Qualification: Essential: M.Sc./M.Tech/ Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree in Pharmacology/ Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Nanoscience and Nanotechnology with NET/GATE qualification.

(A) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE (B) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.

Desirable Experience: 1 years’ experience in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology will be preferred.

Age limit: Must not be over 35 years as on 17.06.2025, which is relaxable for certain reserved categories as per rules of Government of India.

Fellowship: Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (as applicable) p.m. or Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (as applicable) p.m for those who do not have A and/or B of essential qualification.

Project duration: Initially six months which may be extended based on performance of the candidate and availability of funds. The position is co-terminus with the project.

Notification and Application forms are available at https://inst.ac.in/careers

Date of walk in interview: 17.06.2025. Candidates have to report by 11 am at the above mentioned address (Online/Offline).

Candidates preferring online interview should email the application form in prescribed format available at https://www.inst.ac.in/careers with the copy of documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials to rehankhan@inst.ac.in to reach tentatively by 13.06.2025.

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 time of interview.

Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of INST provided they satisfy eligibility criteria.