IIT Bombay jobs for Project Research Assistant Biotechnology in Mumbai. Last Date to apply: 17 Feb 2017

Project Research Assistant /1 Post

Project Code, Project Title & Funding Agency 16DONW003 :'A paperfluidic biosensor to detect streptococcus pneumoniae in middle ear infection (Wadhwani Foundation) ' (Wadhwani Research Center for Bioengineering)

Qualification:  The post is for biomedical engineering graduates only with 85% or more marks (or the equivalent in CPI/CGPA). The candidate must have hands-on experience in fabrication of microfluidic/paperfluidic devices and tissue culture/microbiology. Additional experience in computational modelling and image processing 
will be considered a distinct advantage. The candidate must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Consolidated salary : Rs.30000 - 42000

No.DRD/Rectt/Project 17/2017

Project Code, Project Title & Funding Agency 16DON002 :'A mobile phone microscope with applications in point-of-care diagnostics and health education (Tata centre for technology development)' (IITB Donation Funds)

Project Research Assistant /1 Post

Qualification: MBBS, BDS, or B.Tech. (biotechnology only). B.Pharm candidates can also apply (their designation will be Project Assistant and the salary will be 18000-26000). We are looking for graduates with clinical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology backgrounds. Candidates must  have with prior experience of handling patient samples. Experience of working in malaria or sickle cell disease biology will be considered advantageous. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Expertise in statistical data analysis is strongly desirable.

Consolidated salary : Rs.30000 - 42000 

No.DRD/Rectt/Project 18/2017

Project Code, Project Title & Funding Agency 16DON002 :'A mobile phone microscope with applications in point-of-care diagnostics and health education (Tata centre for technology development)' (IITB Donation Funds)

Project Research Assistant /1 Post

Qualification: Graduates in mechanical engineering, instrumentation, biomedical engineering, optics, etc. will be preferred. But candidates from other engineering disciplines fulfilling the project requirements can also apply. The candidate must have considerable experience in mechanical system design. A high degree of familiarity with 3D design software, such as, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SpaceClaim, etc. must be demonstrated. Basic knowledge of (and preferably some hands-on experience in) metal machining is necessary. Any past experience of designing an optical system will be considered an advantage.

Consolidated salary :Rs.30000 - 42000