Careers
What to expect?
Welcome to the NanoBiology Laboratory, where the frontier of scientific inquiry intersects with groundbreaking innovation. We are actively seeking individuals with expertise in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, and related fields to join our dynamic research team. Our laboratory addresses challenges in infectious diseases through advanced methodologies, including next-generation sequencing, computational modeling, microfluidic technologies, and advanced microscopy.
At the NanoBiology Lab, we prioritize the cultivation of both inter-laboratory and intra-laboratory collaborations, offering an unparalleled opportunity to engage in pioneering projects. As a valued member of our team, you may contribute to the development of microfluidics-assisted single-cell sequencing techniques, construct detailed models of viral-immune system interactions, and conduct explorations into the microscopic realms of bacteria and viruses. Our mission is to decipher the complex mechanisms of host-pathogen dynamics, unlocking the mysteries that underpin these interactions.
For those passionate about contributing to significant scientific advances and combating infectious diseases, NanoBiology Lab represents an ideal ecosystem. Join us in our quest to discover, innovate, and create impactful solutions in the fight against infectious diseases. Together, we can achieve remarkable breakthroughs.
#InfectiousDisease; #CuriositydrivenInnovation, #CriticalThinking, #Perseverance&Resilience 🌟
Mentoring Philosophy!
Are you prepared to embark on a research journey with us? Here is our approach:
Educational Enrichment: Our program is designed to immerse you in the fundamentals of Infectious Disease Research, Molecular Biology, the intricacies of Mathematical Modeling, Computational Biology, and the principles of Statistics.
Identifying Your Research Interest: Together, we will explore and identify the research question that captivates you the most. We aim to discover the inquiry that fuels your intellectual curiosity.
Skill Development: Prepare to enhance your abilities in scholarly writing, presentation, and leadership. These are critical skills that will serve you well beyond the academic realm.
Collaborative Engagement: Regular meetings will be scheduled to discuss progress, address any challenges, and strategize the next steps to ensure continuous advancement of our projects.
Project Advancement: Observe your project evolve from an initial concept to a scientific paper or conference presentation. Rest assured, you will have our full support throughout this process.
Future Career Planning: Your aspirations are of utmost importance to us. We are committed to collaboratively devising strategies to realize your ambitions.
Are you ready to undertake a remarkable research voyage? #CommitmentToMentorship #ResearchExcellence
What we expect?
We are always looking for exceptional researchers with intrinsic motivation and dedication to tackle the most challenging problems in infectious disease research.
Some of the different positions available from time to time with minimal eligibility are listed here:
Postdoctoral Fellowship /Research Assistantship: Work experience with an exceptional CV is expected in the following area biophysics, virology, immunology, single molecule spectroscopy, synthetic biology and single cell sequencing.
Minimum Eligibility: PhD and Research Experience (Publications) in the above areas.
Graduate Fellowships: Graduate projects at the lab are interdisciplinary in nature. We expect the fellow to be motivated to take up challenges, innovative, creative, adaptable and resilient to find solutions working across different fields.
Minimum Eligibility: Masters in Biosciences or BTech/MTech in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields, with a decent background in basic mathematics and computation.
Senior Research Fellow / Project Associate II: Background in engineering, physics, cell biology, protein expression and purification, and virology.
Minimum Eligibility: Masters in Biosciences or BTech/MTech in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields and a research experience of 2 years in one of these areas.
Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate I: Background in engineering, physics, cell biology, protein expression and purification, and virology.
Minimum Eligibility: Masters in Biosciences or BTech/MTech in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
Project Technician: Minimum Eligibility: Masters in Biosciences or BTech/MTech in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields and a research experience in one of these areas.
Project Assistant: Minimum Eligibility: Masters in Biosciences or BTech/MTech in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
Internship / Dissertation Projects: Minimum Eligibility: Students pursuing a Masters in Biosciences or BTech/MTech in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
We expect a commitment of 1 year or more for PDF/SRF/JRF/PA positions.
For details and inquiry, contact Rahul (rahulroy [at] iisc.ac.in) with your CV (2 page max) and research interests (250 words).