VIT University

Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for the position  of Project Fellow/Assistant in the following research project funded by DST-SERB,  Government of India, under the supervision of Dr. Jitendra Satija, Principal Investigator,  at VIT University, Vellore.

Project Title: Dendrimer capped hollow gold nanostructures for label-free biosensor application Brief Details of the Work to be Undertaken: Design and development of hollow metallic nanostructures using chemical methods and to establish their application for optical biosensor development. Name of the Position Available: Project Assistant/Project Fellow No. of Post: One Duration of Project: Three Years Sponsoring Agency: DST Essential Educational Qualification: M Tech/MSc in Biomedical  Engineering/Nanotechnology/Physics/ Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biological Sciences. Desirable Qualifications: Candidates having experience in nanoparticle research and/or biosensor design will be preferred. Emoluments: Rs. 18000/- fixed per month for the initial two years and Rs. 20000/- fixed per month for the final (3rd) year Principal Investigator: Dr Jitendra Satija Associate Professor, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore -14, Tamil Nadu. Email : jsatija@vit.ac.in ; jsatija11@gmail.com How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to send their resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, experience and latest passport size photo on or before 29 February, 2016 to the HR office, VIT University (Vellore Campus), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu by post or through email athr@vit.ac.in   with the subject line of “PA-SBST-DST-YSS”. General Terms and Conditions: The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years. The position  is co-terminus with the project. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of VIT University provided they satisfy eligibility criteria. Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented at the time of interview. Attested photocopies of these documents are to be sent along with application. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear  for a personal interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained. The date, time and venue of the interview will be notified through email only. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview