CURRENT OPENINGS

1. Position: Project Associate (No. of Positions: 2)

Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF) Hyderabad, India

Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF) is a leading biomedical research organization focused on advancing translational medicine and innovative healthcare solutions. AHERF conducts cutting-edge research in extracellular vesicles (exosomes), molecular diagnostics, and therapeutic platforms for diseases including cancer, neurological disorders, and inflammatory conditions. Through close collaboration between clinicians, scientists, and industry partners, AHERF aims to translate scientific discoveries into clinically relevant diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.

Position Overview: AHERF invites applications for Project Associate positions to support ongoing research projects utilizing extracellular vesicle (exosome) platforms for diagnostics and therapeutics. The selected candidates will work closely with senior scientists and contribute to translational research involving circulatory biomarkers such as exosomes, cell-free DNA, and microRNAs. The candidate will assist in developing biomarker and therapeutic assays from biological fluids using molecular biology, immunological, and biochemical techniques, and support the development of exosome-based diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing cell-based and molecular biology assays (PCR, ELISA, Western blotting, etc.).
• Support research related to exosome isolation, characterization, and functional analysis.
• Assist in the development of biomarker assays from biological fluids.
• Maintain proper laboratory documentation and experimental records.
• Participate in data analysis, interpretation, and preparation of research reports or publications.
• Stay updated with scientific developments in extracellular vesicle research.
• Contribute to collaborative research activities within multidisciplinary teams.

Educational Qualification:

• MSc in Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related disciplines).

Experience:

• Experience in exosome/extracellular vesicle biology will be preferred.
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology and cell biology techniques is desirable.
• Analytical skill set focuses on macromolecular compositions (e.g., RNA, protein, lipids).
• Experience immunoassay product development, including reagent development, assay protocol optimisation, specification development, and statistical methods.

Place of work: CMBRC – Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF) 1st Floor, AIMSR Building, Apollo Health City Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Why Join AHERF: AHERF provides a dynamic and collaborative research environment with opportunities to work on innovative extracellular vesicle technologies and translational biomedical research. Researchers will gain exposure to interdisciplinary collaborations and contribute to developing next-generation diagnostics and therapeutics.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit CV, cover letter, and relevant academic documents to: info@aherf.net

Last Date for Application: 31 March 2026.

2. Project Position - Project Scientist (As per ICMR norms)

Title of the project: Brain Computer Interface based hand exoskeleton for neurorehabilitation in stroke patients: A randomized controlled phase II trial.

Reporting to - Dr. Ashish Dutta, Professor IIT Kanpur and Dr. Seema Grover, Chief Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi/ Dr. Gautam Kumar Saha, Senior Scientist AHERF.

Place of work: New Delhi - Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation.- Level "-1", Administrative Block , Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals , Sarita Vihar , Delhi-Mathura Road , New Delhi - 110076 , India.

ICMR funded Project of AHERF Delhi - IIT Kanpur as partner Institute, candidate has to travel for training purposes to IIT Kanpur but will be mainly stationed at New Delhi , Apollo Hospitals.

Prof Ashish Dutta from IITK will supervise the SPE candidate training and asses work output in addition to PI and Co-PI.

Duration of the project: Fulltime (W.e.f October 2025-August 2026) in Delhi Salary expected (as per ICMR norms) = @Rs 56,000/- + 27% HRA = Rs 71,000/- p.m. (Scale Rs 31600- 2600-78400/- )

Salary expected (as per ICMR norms) = @Rs 56,000/- + 27% HRA = Rs 71,000/- p.m. (Scale Rs 31600-2600-78400/- )

Responsibilities:

• Putting on the EEG cap, fixing electrodes, etc for stroke patients before physiotherapy.
• - EEG, EMG, IMU signal acquisition, signal processing, and training the model for each subject/participant parameter.
• - Operation of the hand exoskeleton and training the assist as required controller.

Skills and expertise required:

• Desirable Experience: Experience in Signal recording, processing and analysis for EMG or EEG signals for neuroscience / cognitive science / bio-robotics applications.

Educational Qualification:

• MSc in cell biology or related field (fresh graduates or 3-4 year’s experience)
• Focus on exosome biology preferred

Preferred Knowledge:

• M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science/ Mechanical/Mechatronics/ bioelectronics/ biomedical/ Robotics engineering + 3 yrs relevant experience.
OR
• Above qualifications with PhD and relevant experience.

Why Join AHERF:

To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and all other documents to adutta@iitk.ac.in with a CC to lakshmi@apolloari.com and akilandeswari@apolloari.com.

The last date for application will be 21 th October 2025.