Junior Research Fellow Position for a project titled- “Process Development for the production of value-added, low alcoholic Kodo Ko Jaanr – A Traditional millet based fermented functional food of Northeast India”

Job Title
Junior Research Fellow

Project Title
Process Development for the production of value-added, low alcoholic Kodo Ko Jaanr – A Traditional millet based fermented functional food of Northeast India

Funding Agency
Department of Biotechnology – NER

Project Duration
June 2026 to May 2029

Number of Posts
1 (One)

Salary

• Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for 2 Years
• Rs. 42,000/- + HRA for 3rd Year (Subjected to the satisfactory performance and recommendations of the JRF to SRF)

Location
National Institute Of Technology, Agartala, Jirania, Tripura, India, Pin – 799046

Eligibility

• B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Biotechnology / Food Technology / Food Science and Technology / Industrial Biotechnology or MSc in a relevant field, and
• Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.

(As per DST guidelines in OM.No:DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 (E-file – 41804) dated 26th June 2023.)

Desirable Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge relevant to the project.
• Record of publications in SCI, SCIE, or Scopus-indexed journals.
• Willingness to travel (as the project involves collaboration across multiple institutions).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in research activities under the guidance of the Investigators.
• Keep and maintain the record of the results in a presentable form (Soft as well as hard copy).
• Keep a track of contingencies/consumables required for the work.
• Assist the PI in the preparation of various reports related to the research work.

Last Date to Apply
10.08.2026, Time: 10.00 AM

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their filled application (in the attached format) including photograph and signed scan copy of educational qualifications, research publications, other supporting documents and a statement of interest. The application should be sent to Dr V C Padmanaban, Department of Bioengineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala, Tripura, India or through e-mail at esurelabnita@gmail.com with subject line “Application for Junior Research Fellow Position in DBT NER Project”.

Interview Details

• Date: 10/08/2026, Time: 11.00 AM onwards.
• Venue: Dept of Bioengineering, NIT Agartala.
• Mode of interview: Hybrid (Online/Offline)
• Contact: Dr V C Padmanaban, +91 9894800751; esurelabnita@gmail.com;