Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) at Amrita School of Pharmacy, Kochi | ICMR-Funded Project

Amrita School of Pharmacy, Kochi, invites applications for the post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under an ICMR-funded research project. Essential qualifications include a First Class M.Tech (Pharm) / M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Pharm, or a Pharm.D., or a Ph.D. Last date to apply: 30 November 2026.

Job Details

Company: Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Position: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

Location: Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Campus, Kochi, Kerala, India

Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Uday Kumar R, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Project Duration: 3 years

Appointment Type: Temporary and project-based

Experience: 0–2 years — Freshers eligible

Last Date to Apply: 30 November 2026

Project Details

Research Title: “Micro Plastic Burden, Fusion Oncogenes and Lung Cancer Risk”

Research Focus: work on micro plastic burden, fusion oncogenes, and development of a clinical risk prediction model for lung cancer.

Job Description

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under an ICMR-funded research project on micro plastic burden, fusion oncogenes, and lung cancer risk.

Eligibility Criteria

  • First Class M.Tech (Pharm) / M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Pharm in Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biotechnology or Medical Devices; or
  • Pharm.D.; or
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Biotechnology or Medical Devices.

Preference will be given to GATE / GPAT / CSIR-UGC-NET-qualified candidates and DST-INSPIRE Fellowship awardees.

Required Skills

Desirable: a strong publication record and experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, algorithm and method development, machine learning, scientific software development, patent filing, multi-omics, clinical data management, or biological tissue processing.

Salary

Remuneration: as per ICMR norms and sanctioned project provisions.

How to Apply

  • Email your updated CV and a brief statement of relevant research experience to manish.pharm85@gmail.com.
  • Email subject line must be: Application – Project Research Scientist-I – Dr. Uday Kumar R
  • Last date to apply: 30 November 2026

Additional Information

The appointment is temporary and co-terminus with the ICMR project.

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About Amrita School of Pharmacy

Amrita School of Pharmacy sits on the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Kochi.

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Send your CV and research-experience statement to manish.pharm85@gmail.com with the specified subject line before 30 November 2026.