Junior Research Fellow position for the Project ‘Haplotype based validation of the role of a lectin gene (SalT) operational at the interface of abiotic (salinity) and biotic (blast disease) stress resistance through in-planta as well as ex-planta strategies.”

Website Vellore Institute of Technology (Main Campus)

Qualification

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M.Tech/M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life science with minimum 60% aggregate.

Eligibility

 

 

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Candidates must have qualified in at least one of the following national-level examinations:

CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship)/ GATE/ Any other equivalent national-level examination conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies (e.g., DBT, ICMR, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD)

Age limit               

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28 years as on the date of application.

Duration          

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4 Years.

Desirable (if any)                     

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Candidates with experience in protein purification, recombinant protein expression, Isothermal Titration calorimetry, X-ray crystallography and lectin biology can apply.  Since this is a multi-institutional collaborative project, the selected candidate must be willing to travel frequently between VIT, Univ of Hyderabad and MSSRF, Chennai for research work and data collection. Ability to work independently in a collaborative, multi-lab environment, with strong scientific writing and presentation capabilities.  If performed well, the candidate can be shifted to Ph.D. course work as per university norms.

Stipend

 

 

 

 

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With GATE/NET qualification :

JRF: Rs. 37,000/ + 10% HRA (Rs. 3,700)/ month (1-2 years)

SRF: Rs. 42,000/ + 10% HRA (Rs. 4,200)/month (3-4 years)

For candidates without GATE/NET qualification, the stipend will be revised as per Institute norms.

Sponsoring Agency

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ANRF, Government of India.

Principal Investigator

 

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Dr. Gayatri Venkataraman

M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation,

Chennai                      

Co-Principal Investigator

:

Dr. Immanuel Dhanasingh,

Centre for Bio Seperation Technology (CBST),

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT),

Vellore- 632 014,

Tamil Nadu, India.

Send your resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, scientific accomplishments, experience (if any), and latest passport size photo, etc. on or before (05/07/2026) through online http://careers.vit.ac.in

  • No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a later date which will be intimated by email.
  • The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest.

Department: JRF Recruitment

Skills Required:

Candidates with experience in protein purification, recombinant protein expression, Isothermal Titration calorimetry, X-ray crystallography and lectin biology can apply.

Location:

Vellore Institute of Technology, Tiruvalam Road, Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Designation:

Junior Research Fellow

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