Application for Post Doctoral Fellow at COE|DSAI TIET-University of Queensland Project
Saif Nalband
COE|DSAI TIET-University of Queensland Project – 2 Years POSTDOCTORAL(PDF) FELLOWSHIP Opportunity-14th June, 2026
Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible Indian citizens for a Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) position in a sponsored research project by TIET–University of Queensland Centre of Excellence in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CoDSAI) at the Proton Biosystems Lab, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala.
Title:- Multimodal AI-based predictive design of bioactive hydrogels for precision therapy of diabetic chronic wounds
Investigators:-
1. Dr. Saif Nalband and Dr. Harpreet Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala-147004, India.
email id: saif.n...@gmail.com, harpr...@thapar.edu
2. Dr. Manoj Baranwal, Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala-147004, India.
email id: manoj.b...@thapar.edu
The selected candidate will work on a COE-DSAI funded research project focused on developing AI-enabled bioactive hydrogels for precision therapy of diabetic chronic wounds. The project integrates biomaterials research, wound healing studies, and Artificial Intelligence for predictive hydrogel design and personalized treatment recommendations.
Candidates with expertise in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science Engineering, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Experience in hydrogels, biomaterials, drug delivery, wound healing, cell culture, nanomaterials, and/or AI/ML applications in healthcare will be preferred.
Position: Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
Essential Qualification
PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related disciplines.
At least one SCI-indexed publication.
Desirable Skills
Hydrogel formulation and characterization
Biomaterials and wound healing research
Drug delivery systems and nanomaterials
Cell culture techniques
AI/ML applications in healthcare
Key Responsibilities
Hydrogel development and evaluation
Physicochemical and biological characterization
Dataset generation and AI model integration
Manuscript preparation and project execution
Fellowship
₹60,000 per month
Age Limit
Maximum 40 years (relaxation as per norms)
Project Details
Funding Agency: COE-DSAI, TIET Patiala
Duration: 2 Years
Vacancy: 1 Position
Nature: Full-Time, Temporary and Co-terminus with the Project
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their CV through the prescribed Google Form here within one week from the date of advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
📩 For Queries:
Dr. Saif Nalband (saif.n...@thapar.edu)