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What We Look For: Curiosity, Quantitative thinking, Willingness to learn beyond your core discipline, Motivation to work at the biology–physics interface.
We have multiple PhD, Post Doc, Research Assistant positions open. Also, we have a few Masters’ and Bachelors’ project positions open.
Open PhD Positions
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Interdisciplinary Research at the Interface of Biology & Physical Sciences and Engineering.
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We study intracellular transport, lysosomes, infection biology, nanotechnology, and advanced imaging.
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We welcome students from:
Biology | Biotechnology | Microbiology | Physics | Chemistry | Engineering | Computer Science
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No Prior Cross-Training Required
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Biology students do not need prior training in optics, physics, or coding.
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Physics/Engineering/CS students do not need prior training in cell biology.
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We provide structured training to help you grow into interdisciplinary research.
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Research Projects Open for PhD positions
Cell Biology & Disease Mechanisms
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How Mycobacterium tuberculosis hijacks lysosomes during TB
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Microtubule PTMs in autophagy regulation
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Small molecules targeting microtubule PTMs for cancer therapy
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Cholesterol sensing by lysosomes
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Imaging, Optics & AI
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AI-driven image analysis for super-resolution microscopy
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Development of novel microscopy methods for cell biology
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Nanotechnology & Drug Delivery
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Engineering DNA nanoparticles for improved intracellular transport
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Designing new fluorescence probes for super-resolution imaging​​
Open Postdoctoral Positions
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We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers in the following research themes:
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1. DNA Nanoparticle Engineering for Intracellular Transport
Designing and optimizing DNA-based nanocarriers for improved intracellular trafficking and drug delivery.
Preferred background: Nanotechnology, Cell Biology.
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2. Fluorescence Probe Development for Super-Resolution Imaging
Design and synthesis of next-generation probes for advanced bio-imaging applications.
Preferred background: Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Chemistry.
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3. Small Molecules Targeting Microtubule PTMs for Cancer Therapy
Mechanistic and translational development of modulators targeting microtubule post-translational modifications.
Preferred background: Cancer Biology, Drug Development, Chemical Biology.
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4. Development of Super-Resolution Optical Microscopy Methods
Design and implementation of advanced optical systems for biological imaging.
Preferred background: Optical Physics, Optoelectronics, Instrumentation Engineering.
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5. Computational Methods for Microscopy Image Analysis
Development of advanced algorithms and AI-based tools for quantitative microscopy.
Preferred background: Computational Imaging, Algorithm Development, Optical Physics, Instrumentation Engineering.​
​Aspirant seeking support for competitive post-doctoral fellowships such as NPDF, DBT-RA, or IPDF will be supported
(email to: nitinm@iitk.ac.in)
Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact nitinm@iitk.ac.in with a brief research proposal and CV for discussion.