Mechanical Engineering

Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) - Mechanical Engineering / Material Engineering with a focus on metallic Biomaterials.

Designation: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor

Job Location: Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience: 0 to 20 Years

Areas of Specialization:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Material Engineering with focus on metallic Biomaterials
• Target Goal: To develop orthopedic/dental/cardiovascular indigenous implants

New product development:  3D printed hip and knee impants, antibacterial dental implants, smart and intelligent implants

• Consultancy project:In the field of coating technology and tribocorrosion
• New research outcome: in vitro models for implant testing to replace animal model which align with goal of the centre
• Technology development or Technology transfer: to transfer the technology of 3D printed bone like implants to medical device companies
• Creation of higher TRL for existing innovation and time line: with in 2 years TRL3/4 and with in 5 year TRL 5-6

Desired Skillset:

• Applicants should preferably hold a Ph.D. in the relevant subject from reputed Institutions.
• Should have sufficient experience in Teaching, Industry & Research with reputed Institutions.
• Should have research papers published in International / National Journals.
• Should have books published and Scholars awarded / currently working for.
• Applicants with patents registered / consultancy works carried out will be given preference.
• Exposure in handling high-value funded projects will be an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in relevant streams with good academic records

Responsibilities:

Academics:

• Classroom presentation
• Laboratory Instructions
• Development Learning of Resource Materials & Laboratory Development
• Student Assessment & Evaluation including Examination work of University.
• Participation in Co-curricular & extracurricular activities
• Student's guidance, counseling & helping in their personal, ethical, moral, and overall character development
• Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills, help to generate new knowledge and help dissemination of such knowledge through books, publications, seminars, handouts, etc.
• Continuing Education Activities Self-development through upgrading qualifications, Experience & Professional activities

Research Consultancy:

• Research development activities & Research guidance
• Industry sponsored projects
• Providing consultancy and testing services
• Promotion of industry–institution interaction and R & D

Academic / Administration:

• Academic and Administrative management of the institution
• Policy planning, monitoring & evaluation, and promotional activities; both at the department level and institution level
• Design and development of a new programme.
• Preparing projects for funding in areas of R&D work, laboratory development, modernization, expansion, etc
• Administration both at departmental & institutional levels
• Development, administration, and management at Institutional levels
• Monitoring and evaluation of academic and research activities
• Participation in policy planning at the Regional / National level for the Development of Technical Education
• Helping mobilization of resources for the Institution
• Develop, update and maintain MIS
• Plan and implement Staff Development activities, conduct Performance Appraisal
• Maintain Accountability
• Extension / Industrial Connectivity
• Interaction with Industry and Society
• Participation in Community services
• Providing R&D support and consultancy services to Industry and other user agencies
• Providing non-formal modes of education for the benefit of the Community
• Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Job rotation
• Dissemination of knowledge
• Providing Technical support in areas of social relevance

Apart from the above duties, any other relevant work is assigned by the Dean of the respective schools.