NCBS is looking for a Project Associate who is willing to collaborate and travel between partnering institutes. The candidate will build circuits, model and test devices, and develop software as part of the project. In addition, the candidate will be expected to perform experiments using the ultrasound device on fabricated brain mimetics at NCBS and IITM, as well as postmortem subjects at NIMHANS.

The project titled High-resolution Brain Imaging Through Skull using Ultrasound is an exciting joint scientific venture involving the National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS), National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) supported by the DBT-Wellcome India Alliance. The aim of this project is to develop devices and techniques for human brain ultrasound imaging.

Description: One Project Associate position is available for candidates experienced in engineering and/​or computer programming.

The candidate should have at least 1 year of experience working on projects in close collaboration with academic researchers or equivalent industrial experience. During the interview, the candidate must present a portfolio of previous work.

Age Limit for the above position: Below 30 years

Technical Skills: Computer programming, engineering background, circuit design, CAD modelling 

Soft Skills: Good communication skills

 The appointment will be a fixed-term position initially for one (1) year and renewable to the second year, subject to the outcome of a
performance assessment at the end of the first year. 

 Rs.40,000/- to 44,000/- per month (consolidated).

Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on Biomedical or Electrical Engineering or related fields from a recognized university/​institute (with an aggregate of 60% marks), or equivalent professional experience. Programming skills are a prerequisite.

The selection process will involve an interview with short-listed candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

General Instructions:

1. The selection process will involve an interview with short-listed candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The institute reserves the right not to fill the above posts herein advertised in case suitable candidates are not found. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
2. Incomplete online applications without uploading the supporting documents in support of their Educational qualification with marks, Date of Birth, Caste Certificate, Experience certificate along with pay drawn, etc. shall not be considered.
3. The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the no. of posts to be filled or not to make any recruitment to any post(s), or not to offer the appointment without assigning any reason.
4. The Institute strives to have a workplace where there is equality of diversity and candidates of all classes, caste, gender and religion are encouraged to apply for the position.
5. The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection.
6. Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/​ Recruitment process will be subject to the courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.
7. Please visit the website regularly since all subsequent Corrigendum/​Addendum/​Updates will be uploaded to the website only.
8. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delay, conduct and result of test/​interview and reasons for not being called for test/​interview. Interim correspondence will not be entertained and replied to.

Send your CV and a cover letter justifying all the required skills (in PDF format) to bhalla@​ncbs.​res.​in Or vinuvarghese@​ncbs.​res.​in