Dr Ujjaini Dasgupta’s group is looking for highly motivated students with PhD in Chemical/​Biological Sciences for the position of Project Scientist I (ICMR funded Project) at Koita Centre for Digital Health-Ashoka, Trivedi School of Biosciences, Ashoka University, Sonipat.

The Project Scientist will build a cancer biology program using multi-omics platforms. 

Two (2) positions are available

Dr Dasgupta’s group has expertise in cancer biology, with a research focus on the modulations in the tissue microenvironment in non-communicable chronic diseases including cancer. Her group applies multi-omics approaches to uncover how lipid and glycolipid metabolism influences disease progression and response to therapy. They also work on identifying liquid biopsy-based lipid biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis of chronic and oncological diseases, in close collaboration with clinicians.

Details of the research group can be seen at: ujjaini​lab​.net
Biology & Koita Centre for Digital Health-Ashoka
Trivedi School of Biosciences
Ashoka University
Sonipat-131029, Haryana, India.
Email: ujjaini.​dasgupta@​ashoka.​edu.​in
Centre webpage: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/ashoka-faculty-at-kcdh‑a/
Lab webpage: ujjaini​lab​.net

One year and can be extended till the end of the project (4 years) depending upon performance.

Rs. 56,000/- + 10% HRA per month.

PhD in Chemical or Biological Sciences. Candidates awaiting their PhD degree after submission with sufficient experience in the research area may also apply.

 Experience in mammalian cell culture and mass spectrometry will be preferred.

Interested candidates should email their complete CV with three names of referees by 20 Setember 2026 to Email: ujjainilab.​ashoka@​gmail.​com