Project Manager Research Position

Shiv Nadar University (an Institution of Eminence), Delhi-NCR

Shiv Nadar University (SNU), an Institution of Eminence, invites applications from highly motivated and talented candidates for the position of Project Manager in an industry-funded research project.

The project focuses on evaluating the in vivo safety and persistence of genome-engineered hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells using immunocompromised mouse models, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge translational research.

About Shiv Nadar University

Shiv Nadar University (www.snu.edu.in) is a student-centric, multidisciplinary and research-focused University offering a wide range of academic programs at the Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral levels. The University is in the quest to become a globally acclaimed center for learning and innovation in the fields of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management. The core of the University consists of a select, world-class faculty with doctoral and postdoctoral experiences from ranked universities all over the world.

Shiv Nadar University has recently been accorded as one of the ten private ‘Institutions of Eminence’ by the Government. In the NIRF (Government’s National Institutional Ranking Framework), the University has been the youngest institution in the 'top 100' Overall list, and its score has been rising steadily. In NIRF-2021, it ranked 56 in the 'University' category. Shiv Nadar University has been accredited with Grade ‘A’ by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), valid for a period of five years from 26 November 2019. It is also among a select group of green-field institutions in the country which were awarded the prestigious Atal Incubation Center grant by the NITI Aayog, Government of India, in the very first round in 2017."  The university received ‘University of the Year 2024 award’ at the 10th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards on 18th Oct 2024 (Category Emerging - under 15 years).

Position Details

• Title: Project Manager
• Number of Positions: 01
• Age Limit: 25–40 years
• Location: Delhi-NCR (SNU Campus)

Essential Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Zoology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of post-M.Sc. research experience
• Ability to join within one month of offer

Desirable Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in in vivo animal experimentation, particularly mouse models:

• Experience in handling laboratory mice, including restraint, blood collection, euthanasia, and tissue harvesting
• Proficiency in in vivo administration techniques (multiple routes)
• Understanding of dose-response relationships and in vivo biological outcomes
• Ability to analyze experimental data and prepare well-structured scientific reports
• Familiarity with blood collection and downstream analysis techniques

Compensation and Benefits

• Consolidated Salary: ?42,000 per month
• Opportunity to work in an Institution of Eminence with strong research infrastructure
• Exposure to industry-collaborative translational research
• Mentorship from experienced researchers and opportunities for skill enhancement

Tenure

• Initial appointment: 1 year
• Extension: Based on performance and project funding availability

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following through the Staff Careers portal on the SNU website:

• Updated CV
• Brief statement of research experience and interests that align with this position

Last date of Application: 30 April 2026

• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted and candidates may be requested to appear for an online interview.

For further information, please contact: [email protected]