Join Our Lab

We are always looking for highly motivated students and researchers who are passionate about understanding microbial biology, host-pathogen interactions, antimicrobial resistance, molecular mechanisms of stress adaptation, and biotechnology-driven solutions to biological problems.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences and related disciplines

Candidates with experience in microbiological techniques, molecular biology methods, bioinformatics, microbial genomics, protein engineering, or antimicrobial research are particularly encouraged to apply.

Opportunities Available

Undergraduate Students (B.Sc./B.Tech.)

Students interested in gaining research experience may apply for: Short-term research projects, Summer internships, Final-year dissertation projects, Laboratory training programs

Postgraduate Students (M.Sc./M.Tech.)

We offer opportunities for: Dissertation projects, Research internships, Collaborative research projects, Training in advanced microbiology and molecular biology techniques

Ph.D. Students

Prospective doctoral candidates interested in our research areas are encouraged to contact us regarding available positions and funding opportunities. Applicants should possess a strong academic background and a demonstrated interest in research.

Research Assistants and Project Staff

Openings may periodically become available under funded research projects. Relevant announcements will be posted on this website.

What We Look For

Successful candidates typically demonstrate strong academic foundation in biological sciences, curiosity and scientific thinking, commitment to research and learning, ability to work independently and as part of a team, good written and oral communication skills

Prior research experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can mail me at Harinder [dot] Singh [at] nmims [dot] edu.

Applications are reviewed throughout the year, and suitable candidates may be contacted when positions become available.

Research Focus

At the HS-Cellular Stress Physiology Lab, our research focuses on unraveling the intricate mechanisms behind microbial stress responses [focusing more on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)]. We study how microorganisms adapt to diverse environmental and antibiotic stress conditions, with a special emphasis on regulators, cold shock proteins, virulence, and pathogenicity. Our work bridges fundamental microbial physiology with applied biotechnology, aiming to discover novel enzymes and engineer microbial systems for improved resilience and industrial applications. Through our innovative research, we strive to contribute to advancements in industrial, medical, agricultural, and environmental biotechnology by exploring stress adaptation pathways that can lead to new therapeutic strategies and biotechnological innovations. 

Research Approaches and Techniques

We employ a multidisciplinary approach that integrates:  

- Microbiology: For growth and stress studies

- Molecular Biology: Cloning, gene knockout, and overexpression to study stress-response genes.  

- Biochemistry: Enzyme activity assays and protein purification to elucidate the roles of stress-response proteins.  

- Transcriptomics and Genomics: To identify global changes in gene expression under stress conditions.  

- Proteomics: For identifying and quantifying stress-induced proteins.  

Branches of Biology Involved

Our research sits at the intersection of several branches of biology, including:  

- Microbial Stress Biology: Understanding adaptive responses under harsh environmental conditions.  

- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Mechanisms : Exploring how stress proteins mediate resistance.  

- Enzyme Biotechnology: Engineering bacterial enzymes for enhanced stability and industrial use.

Research Infrastructure

To support our research goals, the HS-CSP Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including:  

- Molecular and microbial biology workstations for cloning, gene editing, and bacterial culture.  

- Real-time PCR systems for gene expression studies.  

- Protein purification systems and spectrophotometers for enzyme characterization.  

- Bioinformatics tools for data analysis and visualization.  

Our lab is committed to advancing the field of bacterial stress biology, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the development of new strategies to combat bacterial infections and improve industrial processes.  

This lab is a part of Sunandan Divatia School of Science, NMIMS University —  see full details at https://science.nmims.edu