Ocular Neuropathology Intern
Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation
About the Role
Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation (MSMF) invites applicants passionate about neuro-ophthalmological research. The intern will perform conjunctival histological/cytological analysis and help develop ocular neuropathology protocols. The duration is personalized, typically 6 months, and can be extended or reduced.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze conjunctival tissue-based slides/images per project plan
- Support ocular neuropathology protocol development and execution
- Attend team meetings and project interactions
- Learn and implement research activities and presentations
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Histopathological/cytopathological/histochemical analysis experience required
- Familiarity with digital tissue image analysis tools such as ImageScope, QuPath, etc.
- Comfortable in cross-functional lab settings.
- Available to commute to MSMF campus.
Qualifications
- Pursuing/completed Medical, Paramedical, Basic Master’s/Bachelor’s, or equivalent with competence in ocular neuropathology.
- Marks/age/citizenship/career break: no bar
- Adjunct positions may be considered for highly skilled applicants
Application Mode
Email to Dr. Debprasad Dutta at [email protected] with:
- CV (.docx/.pdf/.pptx)
- Brief Statement of histological work experience (.docx/.pdf/.pptx): Let us know your experience with the following:
a) Tools/Hardware (for example: Grundium Ocus® Microscope Slide Scanners)
b) Software/apps (for example: ImageScope, QuPath)
c) Techniques (for example: immunohistochemical staining using conjugated antibodies)
d) Tissues/Biospecimens (for example: eye-related tissue, brain tissue; Formalin-fixed Paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks, fresh-frozen tissue sections)
e) Scoring system (for example: WHO CNS5 Grading Scale, Staining-Intensity Score, Percent Positive Score, etc.)
Location
Integrated Research on Neuroscience (IRoN) Lab, MSMF, International Wing, 3rd Floor, Narayana Health City, Bommasandra, Bangalore – 560099, Karnataka, India.
About Us
MSMF is known for translational research and, with Narayana Health, has created a hospital-linked research interface. Its verticals include MSCTR, TBI, ADRC, and MSCOP. The IRoN Lab conducts translational neuroscience research of diverse designs.
Additional Information
- Possibility of publication in scholarly journals
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Cutting-edge translational research experience
- Exposure to MSMF’s application-focused ecosystem
- Access to the inclusive community of the Bangalore bio-ecosystem
- Collaboration with Narayana Institute of Neuroscience (NIN), NH