Junior Research Fellow position for a project titled: “A metagenomic approach for unravelling the microbiome contributing to shidol fermentation in North Eastern Region of India and developing a starter consortium for stable fermentation”

Job Title
JRF

Number of Posts
One post

Salary
Rs. 37000/- per month + 18% HRA

Location
ICAR-CIFT, Visakhapatnam Research Centre, Ocean View Layout, Pandurangapuram, Andhra University P.O., Visakhapatnam 530 003, Andhra Pradesh

Duration
Temporary, up to June 2029 or until order from DBT, Govt. of India

Eligibility

• Post graduate degree in basic science or graduate/post graduate degree in professional courses.
• Must have NET/GATE or be selected in a national level examination conducted by national institutions or organizations.
• Preferably from Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Fisheries, Life sciences background.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in any of the following fields: handling NGS data, microbiome, metagenomics, and bioinformatic analysis of microbiome.
• Excellent computer documentation, analytical skills, and bioinformatics knowledge.
• Prior experience in handling microbial cultures and molecular techniques and enzyme assays.

Nature of Work
The position is for the project “A metagenomic approach for unravelling the microbiome contributing to shidol fermentation in North Eastern Region of India and developing a starter consortium for stable fermentation.” Work involves:

• Extensive field trips to North Eastern region of India.
• Liaison with stakeholders.
• Testing of samples.
• Microbiome/metagenome sample preparation.
• Bioinformatics analysis.
• Database development.
• Laboratory analysis.

Age Limit
As per DST and ICAR guidelines

Last Date
Walk-in-interview on 30.07.2026 at 10.30 AM

How to Apply
Eligible candidates may appear for the walk-in-interview in physical mode only at Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT, Ocean View Layout, Pandurangapuram, Andhra University P.O., Visakhapatnam 530 003, Andhra Pradesh.
Candidates must bring:

• Proof of age.
• Original master’s degree certificate.
• Passport size photos.
• Detailed bio-data (Annexure-I format required, affixing a recent passport size photograph).
• Attested copies of all certificates (age, educational qualifications, experience, Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/OBC etc.). Original certificates shall be produced for verification.
• No objection certificate from the employer, if currently employed.
• Experience certificate, if any.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.