Chitra high value fellowship

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Biomedical Technology Wing, Trivandrum 695012, INDIA

CHITRA HIGH VALUE FELLOWSHIP

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to Product Development, Research & Teaching and its Biomedical Technology Wing is in search of highly qualified and well proven Scientists & Engineers, possessing consistently good academic record with clear potential for high quality R&D work, in the following areas as given below. Depending upon the eligibility the candidates will be placed at one of the levels: Fellow-C/Fellow-D

GRADE: Fellow-C/ Fellow-D

JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and development of medical devices  Design verification (structural) using analytical and finite element techniques  

Technical documentation for regulatory compliance

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For Fellow-C:

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S (Engg) in a course with primary focus on using analytical and finite element techniques + 2 Years experience

OR

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S (Engg) + PhD in a course with primary focus on using analytical and finite element techniques

For Fellow-D:

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S (Engg) in a course with primary focus on using analytical and finite element techniques + 6 Years experience OR

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S (Engg) + PhD in a course with primary focus on using analytical and finite element techniques + 3 Years experience

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): M.Tech / PhD in Structural Engineering

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): In relevant areas for periods as described in qualifications

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Experience in product / medical device design verification using analytical and finite element techniques

GRADE: Fellow-C/ Fellow-D

JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and development of medical devices 

Design verification using computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Technical documentation for regulatory compliance

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For Fellow-C

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S (Engg) in a course with primary focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques + 2 Years experience

OR

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S(Engg) + PhD in a course with primary focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques

For Fellow-D

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech /M.S(Engg) in a course with primary focus on  computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques + 6 Years experience

OR

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S(Engg) + PhD in a course with primary focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques + 3 Years experience

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): M.Tech/PhD in Engineering with Fluid Dynamics specilisation

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): In relevant areas for periods as described in qualifications

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Experience in product / medical product design verification using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques

GRADE: Fellow-C/ Fellow-D

JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and development of medical devices

Development of in-vitro test system and evaluation of medical devices

Technical documentation for regulatory compliance

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For Fellow-C

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech/M.S(Engg) in Electronics / Instrumentation / Biomedical / Clinical engineering + 2 Years experience

OR

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S(Engg) in Electronics / Instrumentation / Biomedical / Clinical engineering + PhD

For Fellow-D

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S(Engg) in Electronics / Instrumentation / Biomedical / Clinical engineering + 6 Years

OR

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech /M.S(Engg) in Electronics / Instrumentation / Biomedical / Clinical engineering + PhD+ 3 Years experience

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): M.Tech / PhD in Engineering with courses on Laboratory automation / Medical devices

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): In relevant areas for periods as described in qualifications

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Experience in product/medical product design and development

GRADE: Fellow-C

JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and fabrication of Dies / Moulds / Jigs and fixtures using CAD&CAM tools.

CNC Machine Programming and operations.

Design and development of products, toolings for customers and drawing preparation etc.

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): First Class Bachelor Degree in Mechanical engineering / Production Engineering

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): First Class M.Tech Degree in Mechanical / Production engineering with specialization in Tool Design / Production / Mould Design.

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): 2 years experience in a modern Tool Room in tool design and fabrication.

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Knowledge in Die and Mould Design for Plastic products.

Knowledge in Design of Jigs and Fixtures.

Hands on experience in CAD & CAM operations.

Hands on experience on CNC machining, programming and operation.

GRADE: Fellow-C/Fellow-D

JOB DESCRIPTION: To work in a tissue engineering laboratory and contribute to the development of the critical materials and technologies needed to engineer tissues.

The candidate must be able to conduct independent research while collaborating  with others in an interdisciplinary environment

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): PhD, after M. Sc in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Polymer Chemistry / Chemistry

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): PhD ( areas- Tissue engineering / Biochemistry / Biomaterials ) and Knowledge in computer operation

Have a track record of peer reviewed publications as first author.

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Experience in the field of tissue engineering/ regeneration / molecular biology

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Expertise related to tissue engineering

1 year experience in the animal cell culture and biochemical analysis, knowledge of various sophisticated instrumental methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis of tissue engineered constructs and scaffold development

GRADE: Fellow-C/Fellow-D

JOB DESCRIPTION: Development of new biomaterials for use in next generation drug delivery systems and implant products via synthesis, formulation, fabrication, and characterization of candidates with aim of achieving targeted bulk and surface properties.

Supplement the ongoing activity

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): Ph.D in Materials science / Biomaterials, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Pharmacy or related field with at least 3 years of post doctoral experience.

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): Ph.D in Development of Micro/ nanoparticles based advanced drug delivery systems

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Sound knowledge of structure –property relation ships as it applies to both bulk and surface attributes of polymeric materials is essential.

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Experience in one or more of the following technology areas:

development of materials for drug delivery systems, biomedical material synthesis , cross –linked /modified biomaterials, hydrogels ,biodegradable polymers or vehicles ,biomaterial-tissue interfaces, polymer fabrication processes, and tissue scaffolding/ engineering is desirable. Ability to provide leadership in maintaining the facility such as AFM, Raman Microscope ,TEM ,RT-PCR,HPLC,DSC, Image analyzer, Langmuir Blodget facility etc.

GRADE: Fellow-C/Fellow-D

JOB DESCRIPTION: To coordinate the analytical services of the laboratory and to focus more on LC/MS/MS.LC/MS/MS is a powerful research tool and can also be explored for the detection of disease specific marker molecules to aid in diagnosis. New programmes in this direction can be initiated with the new

appointment.

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): Ph.D (Organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences)

M.Pham (Analytical Chemistry)

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): In relevant areas for periods as described in job description

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Experience in handling analytical equipments and interpretation of data with an emphasis on Mass spectroscopy

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): 1 or 2 years of experience in operation and maintenance of sophisticated analytical equipment. Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials

GRADE: Fellow-C/ Fellow-D

JOB DESCRIPTION: Toxicology / Biocompatibility  or safety evaluation of materials or medical devices as per International Guidelines under GLP,

Development of new methods /alternative test systems in toxicology

Development of new test Guidelines

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): Masters in Biological Sciences or safety evaluation of materials or medical devices as per International Guidelines under GLP,

Development of new methods /alternative test systems in toxicology

Development of new test

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): PhD in Biochemistry ,Medical biochemistry, Pharmacology

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Minimum1 year experience in any branch of Toxicology with knowledge in handling standards, guidelines etc.

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Minimum1 year experience in any branch of Toxicology with knowledge in handling standards, guidelines etc.

GRADE: Fellow-C/D

JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and development of novel injectable biomaterials for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures with a focus on any one of the areas viz. treatment of spinal fracture, regeneration of myocardial tissue or endoluminal paving of blood vessels

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For fellow-C :

Ph.D (Chemistry ,Polymer science, Material science, Biomaterial science and allied subjects)

For Fellow-D :

Ph.D (Chemistry, Polymer science, Material science, Biomaterial science and allied subjects )+ 3 years research experience after Ph.D

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): Ph.D (In the area of polymeric materials and implants for orthopedic and cardiac applications)

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Fellow D :

3 years experience in synthesis and evaluation of biodegradable polymers, nanocomposites, injectable materials, hydrogels and scaffolds and development of implants and medical devices

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Tissue culture and in vitro evaluation of biomaterials

GRADE: Fellow-C/D

JOB DESCRIPTION: Diagnostic and therapeutic devices for sleep disorders

Optical coherent tomography and its applications

QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL): For fellow -C

B-Tech in Engineering +

M. Tec/M.S (Eng) Biomedical/ clinical engineering/ electronics /instrumentation) + 2 years experience

OR

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech / M.S (Engg) +

Ph.D (Biomedical Eng./Electronics/ instrumentation).

For Fellow-D

B-Tech in Engineering +

M. Tec/M.S (Eng) (Biomedical/ clinical engineering. electronics /instrumentation) + 6 years experience.

OR

B.Tech in Engineering + M.Tech /M.S (Engg)+ Ph.D (Biomedical Eng./Electronics/ instrumentation) +3 years experience

QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE): Ph.D (Biomedical Eng./Electronics/ instrumentation

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): In relevant areas for periods as described in qualifications

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE): Hands on skills on using design soft wares for electronic circuit fabrication / Embedded systems design and development )

Details are available in link CHITRA HIGH VALUE FELLOWSHIP SCHEME. Application in prescribed format only will be accepted. Format is available in link APPLICATION FORM.

Web site: http://www.sctimst.ac.in

There is no dead line for the applications, and will be accepted till the vacancies are filled

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.sctimst.ac.in