"Junior Research Fellow"

Hiring Organization: Vision Research Foundation (VRF) – Sankara Nethralaya

Organization Profile: Vision Research Foundation (VRF), a part of Sankara Nethralaya. It was a deep-felt realization for the need of ophthalmic research in the country that led to the conception of the Vision Research Foundation (VRF) back in 1985 to focus on the need for continuing, dedicated, India centric ophthalmic research. While clinical research was being done across the country VRF was set up to focus on basic research in ophthalmology. This started with Microbiology, Pathology, Biochemistry and Genetics but has expanded to include Molecular biology, Stem cell biology, Nanobiotechnology, Lensbiology and Bioinformatics. The foundation has about 20 scientists and 60 staff who work in close collaboration with ophthalmologists.

Research Position: Junior Research Fellow (scope for Ph.D. program)

Title of the project: Artificial Intelligence for Affordable Screening and Prediction of Diabetic Retinopathy in the Framework of Big Data

Sponsoring/Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Essential Qualifications: M.Tech / M.E (Computer Science / Information Technology) / MCA / MSc. (Computer Science/ Information Technology) and valid UGC- NET/ GATE score.

Desirable Qualifications: Research Experience in Deep Learning, Technical Skills – Anaconda, Deep Learning libraries in R and python, Data Visualization libraries.

Preferable Programming Languages: Python, R

Project Duration: 12 Months (will be continued based on performance.)

Stipend: As per norms and eligibility

Job Location: Chennai

Last date for the receipt of applications: 25th November 2022.

Apply Mode: Online

Organization Website: https://visionresearchfoundation.org

How to Apply: Candidates who are all interested in research may send their resume along with all necessary certificates scanned copies (in single pdf) to the below mentioned Email address within 25th November 2022.

Address for Communication: Send your CV to Dr. Mathavan, Senior Professor, Vision Research Foundation (Sankara Netralaya), Chennai-600006

Email address to Apply: mathavans@snmail.org