VIT University

Applications are invited for the Post of JRF / Project Assistant for the DST-SERB funded research project (Sanction Order No. YSS/2014/000842), in the School of Advanced Sciences (Chemistry Division).

Title of the Project: "Discovery of novel organoruthenium based phototoxic cancer cell markers: A detection and termination approach for A3 receptor targeted Photodynamic Therapy".  Qualification:  Under JRF Category: M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic /Pharmaceutical) or M.Sc in Biotechnology/Zoology, with compulsory GATE / NET qualification.  Under Project Assistant Category: M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic /Pharmaceutical), M.Sc in Biotechnology/Zoology or M.Pharm.  Desirable: Candidate with prior experience in bioassay, cell culture, bioimaging.  Stipend:  For JRF: Rs. 25,000 /- + HRA per month (As per DST norms).  For Project Assistant: Rs. 16,000/- per month (consolidated for 1st & 2nd year) and Rs. 18,000/- per month (consolidated for 3rd year).  Nature of Appointment: Purely on a temporary basis for a period of 3 Year, with a possibility to register for Ph.D.  Sponsoring Agency: DST-SERB (Young Scientist Start-up Research Grant Scheme), Government of India.  Duration: Three year  Principal Investigator: Dr. Priyankar Paira, Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT University, Vellore Campus, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu. E-mail: priyankar.paira@vit.ac.in Send your resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, experience and latest passport size photo etc. on or before 11th December 2015 to the HR office, VIT University (Vellore Campus), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu by post or email: to hr@vit.ac.in with the subject “PA-PDT–DST-SERB-SAS” Specify the post applied for along with the name of the Principal Investigator of the project, for applications sent by post. In case of email submission, the subject should early specify for the post (JRF/Project Assistant) applied. No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a later date which will be intimated by post or email.