MSMF Vacancy Circular – Ocular Neuropathology Intern

Internship & Training
Bangalore
October 14, 2026
Internship

Job Overview

Job Description

Position TITLE

Ocular Neuropathology Intern

Internship OVERVIEW

Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation (MSMF) invites applicants with a passion for research in neuro-ophthalmological diseases. The internship position requires the ability to perform conjunctival histological and cytological analysis. The role of the Ocular Pathology Intern will provide the opportunity for eclectic engagements and inspiring interactions with neuroscientists, clinicians, engineers, data scientists, artists, poets, social workers and entrepreneurs. We look forward to applications from growth-loving and eye-caring minds in the ophthalmology field and with relevant skillsets.

HOW LONG YOU’LL STAY

Personalized duration. Typically, 6 months. However, the timespan of the internship can be tailored (extended or reduced) to finetune the intern’s needs and work requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Here is the list of your approximate routine work:

  1. Participation in carrying out assigned analyses of conjunctival tissue-based slides and images as per project plan.
  2. Helping the team in developing ocular neuropathology protocols and execution.
  3. Participate in team meetings and interactions related to the project work.
  4. Learn and implement research-associated activities and presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’ll BRING

  1. Pursuing or completed a Medical, or Paramedical, or Basic Master’s or Bachelor’s, or equivalent or even non-equivalent degree with competence in ocular neuropathology (marks/age/citizenship/career-break no bar)
  2. Loves to work in a cross-functional lab setting (familiarity with image analysis software such as ImageScope)
  3. Available to commute to MSMF campus (for highly skilled applicants, adjunct positions may be considered)
  4. Previous work experience in histopathological/cytopathological/histochemical analysis is required.

BENEFITS YOU’LL ENJOY

  1. Possibility of publication in scholarly journals
  2. Receive an ‘Internship Completion Certificate’ credentialed at the end of the internship
  3. Gain cutting-edge translational research experience
  4. Exposure to the application-focused state-of-the-sector ecosystem of MSMF
  5. Be a part of the diverse, equitable and inclusive MSMF community with access to the energetic Bangalore city
  6. Grab the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Narayana Institute of Neuroscience (NIN), NH.

HOW YOU’LL APPLY

Drop an email to Dr. Debprasad Dutta at debprasad@ms-mf.org  with the following documents:

  1. CV (.docx or .pdf or .pptx file format)
  2. Brief Statement of Research Interest (.docx or .pdf or .pptx file format)

Selected candidates will be informed via email about subsequent steps to be followed.

Who we are

Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation (MSMF) is well known for conducting translational research for over a decade. MSMF in association with Narayana Health (NH) has created a unique hospital-linked research interface. MSMF has 4 major verticals: Mazumdar Shaw Center for Translational Research (MSCTR), Technology Business Incubator (TBI), Advanced Diagnostic Research Center (ADRC), and Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Outreach Program (MSCOP). The recently established Integrated Research on Neuroscience (IRoN) Laboratory has received grants to conduct impactful research in translational neuroscience.

Where WE ARE

The IRoN Lab, under the ambit of Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation (MSMF) located at:

International Wing, 3rd floor, Narayana Health City, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bommasandra, Bangalore-560099, Karnataka, India.

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