Call for Faculty Recruitment for position of SCIENTIST GRADE 1 at the Center for Advanced Neurological Research, KS Hegde Medical Academy, a constituent college of NITTE (Deemed-to-be University), Mangalore, Karnataka.

The Center for Advanced Neurological Research is a unique research centre lead by a clinician researcher- Professor Lekha Pandit a NASI (Neuroimmunolgy) and Fulbright Nehru fellow (Academic and Professional excellence). She runs a translational research facility focussed on her clinical interest in autoimmune central nervous system disorders. She has patented two diagnostic live cell based assays for antibody mediated CNS demyelinating disorders targeting aquaporin‑4 IgG and Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody (MOG-IgG). Her current research focusses on molecular biomarkers, microbial influences on CNS demyelinating disorders and animal models of disease. There is opportunity to improve research abilities and also be part of international collaborative studies.

NITTE (Deemed-to-be University), established in 2008 in Mangalore, is recognized for its quality education and commitment to social values as envisioned by its Founder, late Justice KS Hegde. It is accredited with Grade A+ by NAAC, ranked 66 th in NIRF 2024 and placed in the band of 451 – 500 in the QS World University Rankings 2023, Asia region.

Hiring Organization: Center for Advanced Neurological Research, KS Hegde Medical Academy.

Job Location: Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka

As per Norms

MSc, Ph.D

PhD graduates with < 2 years post- doctoral experience are preferred. Experience in microbiology/​molecular biology particularly cell culture and flow-cytometry related work is preferred.

Candidates should be willing to work for a minimum of 2 years and committed to team work in a clinician — researchers lab, within a university hospital setting. Local candidates preferred.

Interested and Eligible candidates are requested to share their CV to the following Email address within 31^st May, 2025.

Email Address to Apply: lekhapandit@​nitte.​edu.​in

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