Dr. Sinjitha S. Nambiar
Ph.D. Biotechnology | MSc, M.Phil
Location: Bangalore, India
Professional Summary
Experienced Molecular Biologist with a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and over 7 years of postdoctoral research experience across academia and scientific project management. Skilled in scientific literature review, data extraction, and writing technical reports. Demonstrated success in leading research operations, mentoring junior scientists, and delivering results on deadline-driven projects. Adept at managing multiple studies, ensuring quality control, and solving complex research challenges with strategic and innovative thinking.
Core Competencies
- Scientific Literature Review (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane, Scopus)
- Research Project Management
- Technical & Scientific Communication
- Documentation & Workflow Reporting
- Data Curation & Quality Control
- Multi-tasking & Prioritization
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Leadership & Team Mentoring
- Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
- Timeline & Scope Estimation
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor / Scientist Autonomous College – Bangalore
Date: June 2024 – December 2024
– Manage multiple academic research projects on molecular diagnostics and therapeutic target validation.
– Perform scientific literature reviews and data extractions to support student theses and publications.
– Prepare and review experimental documentation, SOPs, and scientific reports.
– Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students in molecular techniques and data analysis.
– Ensure compliance with academic timelines and coordinate with department heads.
Assistant Professor / Scientist Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore
Date: Aug 2021 – May 2024
– Conducted extensive literature research for cancer biomarker identification and gene regulation studies.
– Managed concurrent projects involving gene expression profiling and biotechnological assay development.
– Delivered lectures, guided research teams, and coordinated scientific presentations and reports.
– Maintained clear and structured documentation for project evaluations.
Assistant Professor / Scientist Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore
Date: Jan 2019 – Oct 2020
– Oversaw and evaluated multiple research streams on protein expression and genetic engineering.
– Supervised students in literature review, experimental design, and result interpretation.
– Coordinated interdepartmental communication for research progress and deliverables.
Postdoctoral Fellow Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
Date: Jul 2018 – Jan 2019
– Reviewed technical literature to identify and validate cancer-specific molecular targets.
– Managed project timelines and reported experimental findings in structured reports.
– Participated in grant documentation and submission of research deliverables.
National Postdoctoral Fellow Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
Date: Jan 2016 – Mar 2018
– Conducted advanced literature reviews on EGFR and androgen receptor pathways.
– Designed and led gene editing and silencing experiments; documented findings for publications.
– Mentored junior researchers and maintained high QC standards in data handling.
Education
– Ph.D. in Biotechnology, CSIR-CFTRI, University of Mysore – 2015
– M.Phil. in Biochemistry, University of Kerala – 2009
– M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Bangalore University – 2006
Certifications & Technical Training
– Bioinformatics (2021)
– Computer-Aided Drug Design (2021)
– Biostatistics & Data Analysis (2021)
– RNA Editing Site Prediction Using Machine Learning (2025)
Honors & Awards
– National Postdoctoral Fellowship – DST-SERB, India (2016)
– CSIR-JRF (Life Sciences) – Rank 176 (2010)
– Best Woman Assistant Professor – Pearl Foundation (2021)
Publications & Intellectual Property
– 12 Patents published
– 16 Peer-Reviewed Publications
– 4 Book Chapters
Skills: Scientific Literature Review, Research Project Management, Technical & Scientific Communication, Documentation & Workflow Reporting, Data Curation & Quality Control, Multi-tasking & Prioritization, Microsoft Office Suite, Leadership & Team Mentoring, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Timeline & Scope Estimation
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