PROJECT RESEARCH SCIENTIST-II (NON-MEDICAL)

Proposed Role

Research Scientist – Microfluidic Device Development & Wearable Sweat Cortisol Biosensor

Essential Qualification

As per ICMR norms

- First Class M.Tech./M.E. in Biomedical Engineering, Microfluidics, Micro/Nano Engineering, Nanotechnology, Bioengineering or allied disciplines with three years of relevant research experience OR Ph.D.;
- Second Class Post Graduate Degree in relevant disciplines with Ph.D. and three years of experience, subject to applicable ICMR norms.

Preferred Background

Preference may be given to candidates with M.Tech./M.E./Ph.D. in:

- Biomedical Engineering
- Microfluidics/Micro-Nano Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Biosensor Technology

Desirable Experience

- Microfluidic device design, fabrication and prototyping.
- Development of wearable microfluidic patches and sweat collection systems.
- Hands-on experience in PDMS fabrication, soft lithography, 3D printing and adaptable substrates.
- Integration of electrochemical/optical biosensors for cortisol detection.
- Experience in CAD, COMSOL Multiphysics or SolidWorks.
- Microfluidic sensor integration with miniaturized electronic systems.




- Device characterization, optimization and analytical validation.
- Experience in research publications, patents and technical documentation.

Major Responsibilities

1. Design and fabricate wearable microfluidic patches for non-invasive sweat collection and cortisol detection.
2. Optimize microfluidic channels, sweat sampling efficiency and sensor integration.
3. Develop and integrate cortisol-specific electrochemical/optical sensing modules.
4. Perform device simulation, prototyping and fabrication using suitable biocompatible materials.
5. Evaluate sensor sensitivity, selectivity, detection limit, reproducibility and stability.
6. Conduct analytical validation using artificial and human sweat samples.
7. Integrate the wearable cortisol sensing platform with electronic readout and GSR monitoring systems.
8. Develop SOPs for device fabrication, calibration and quality control.
9. Maintain experimental records and prepare technical reports, manuscripts and patents.
10. Coordinate with the PI, Co-PIs and project team to achieve research milestones.

📌 PROJECT RESEARCH SCIENTIST-II (NON-MEDICAL) (Vadodara)
🏢 Parul University
📍 Vadodara