Centre for Stem Cell Research
A unit of BRIC - inStem, Bengaluru, Christian Medical College Campus, Bagayam Vellore
Positions
Call for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Job Code - 1665
The Centre for Stem Cell Research (CSCR) [a unit of inStem Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology (Government of India) and the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore] invites applications for the Junior Research Fellow to work on a DBT- Wellcom Trust India Alliance funded project in the area of stem cell and regenerative biology.
Qualification: M.Sc., B.Tech., M.Tech. or equivalent
Eligible Disciplines: Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences or related disciplines.
Fellowship Requirement: Valid Category-1 JRF fellowship
Application Mode: Email only
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the JRF/Ph.D. position at CSCR should have an M.Sc., B.Tech., M.Tech., or equivalent degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline.
Applicants must also hold a valid Category-1 JRF fellowship. Eligible fellowships include:
- CSIR-UGC JRF
- DBT JRF
- ICMR JRF
- DST-INSPIRE Fellowship
Candidates who meet the required educational qualifications and fellowship criteria are eligible for the position.
Research Area
The PhD opportunity is available in the area of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology. The position provides an opportunity for eligible life science and biotechnology candidates interested in pursuing research in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, especially for the development of novel advanced therapeutic gene-editing platforms for the treatment of various genetic disorders using stem cells as a cell-free/cell-based approach.
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates are required to forward their updated CV along with copies of all relevant certificates and submit the application via email.
Applications should be sent to the following email addresses:
- Email: cscredu@cmcvellore.ac.in
The application should reach the concerned authorities on or before 30th September 2026.
Candidates are advised to ensure that the CV and all required supporting certificates are attached before submitting the application.
Faculty
The goal of CSCR is to develop translational and basic stem cell research towards disease biology, novel cellular therapeutics and gene therapy. Scientists (PhD in life sciences or MD with post-doctoral work in molecular and cell biology) interested in such research are invited to apply. Exceptional candidates with other complementary abilities will also be considered. At any time, CSCR will have a few themes of research to which scientists will be expected to contribute.
Newly recruited scientists will be provided lab space, equipment and start up funds. They will also be expected to submit independent grant application for external funding at the earliest. As CSCR is a part of inStem, Bengaluru, all scientists at CSCR will have access to facilities at the Bengaluru campus and are encouraged to collaborate with scientists working there. Being stationed in the campus of the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, scientists working at CSCR also have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty in the different departments of CMC, Vellore to develop translational programs.
Salary will be commensurate with the qualification and experience.
Short Term Projects for Students
Applications are invited from candidates who are interested in doing short term projects at the Centre for Stem Cell Research (a unit of inStem, Bengaluru) a collaboration between DBT and CMC, Vellore.
Duration: a minimum of 4 months to a maximum of 6 months
Eligibility: Students who are pursuing MSc (Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ NanoTechnology/ Materials Science / Bioengineering), B.Tech, M.Tech, MBBS courses.
Application process
Apply via e-mail with your CV and the duration of your project.
Applications will be considered for the following sessions, every year,
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Session |
Duration of project |
Last date to receive the application |
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1 |
January-June |
August 31st of the previous year |
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2 |
July-December |
March 31st of the current year |
Candidates who are selected for this course will be informed by the 30th of September (Session 1) or April (Session 2), respectively.
Please note:
- The short term projects are for students who are pursuing their degree. Students who are about to complete or completed their degree will not be considered for this training program.
- The short term project applications and communications should be sent to the following e-mail ID only: cscredu@cmcvellore.ac.in
Results
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Position |
Advertisement Date |
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Publication Date |
Last Date |
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1. |
Scientist-E |
11th November 2020 |
15th December 2020 |
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2. |
Fellow - E (Scientist-D) |
11th November 2020 |
15th December 2020 |
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3. |
Fellow - E (Scientist-D) |
10th April 2021 |
15th May 2021 |
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