Position of Research Project Scientist – I for the project “Structure based development of key antimalarial inhibitors/drugs against Plasmodium metacaspases and validation in vitro and in vivo systems”

School of Life Sciences, 
Jawaharlal Nehru University, 
New Delhi-110067

Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Project Research Scientist-I position in ICMR project in time bound research project, purely on contractual basis as per the following details.

Position: Project-Research Scientist-I

Number of Vacancy: One

Project Title: Structure based development of key antimalarial inhibitors/drugs against Plasmodium metacaspases and validation in vitro and in vivo systems

Project: Tenure 3 years

Job Description: Proficiency in Gene cloning, Site directed mutagensis, Protein expression in E. coli & Yeast system, protein refolding & purification, Crystallization & X-ray structure analysis, Modeling & Dynamics simulation work and Invivo analysis. Candidate with prior strong experience in these techniques will be given preference.

Essential Qualification: As per ICMR Guidelines for Research Scheme
Essential qualification: Ph.D. in Life Science/Structural biology
Desirable qualification: Proficiency in Gene cloning, Site directed mutagenesis, Protein expression in E. coli & Yeast system, protein refolding & purification, Crystallization & X-ray structure analysis, Modeling & Dynamics simulation work and invivo experiments. Candidate with prior strong experience in these techniques will be given preference.

Age Limit: Upto 35 years

Age relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/ OBC, women and physically handicap candidates.

Fellowship: Project Scientist-I (Non-medical)-one post:
@Rs. 56,0000/- +HRA 30% @Rs. 16,800 based on satisfactory performance every three months.

The hard/soft copy of the applications along with the copy of biodata, prior publication should reach to Prof. Ajay K. Saxena, Rm-403/440, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, INDIA. Email:ajaysaxena[at]mail[dot]jnu[dot]ac[dot]in, Ph-011-26704155

Application deadline:5th March, 2026

General Terms and conditions

1. These positions are meant for temporary projects and co-terminus with the project.

2. The rates of emoluments/stipend shown in this advertisement are project specific and may vary according to sanction of the funding agency of the Project.

3. Cut-off date for age limit will be as on the date of interview

4. Age relaxation will be as per the guidelines of ICMR.

5. Allotment of project to the successful candidates will be decided by the competent authority at its discretion.

6. Qualification & experience should be in relevant discipline/field and from an Institution of repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.

7. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.

8. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department / Organizations are not eligible to apply.

9. The eligible candidates will be called for personal discussion virtually/ physically to SLS, JNU on the date and time which will be announced later on.

10. No TA/DA will be paid to attend interview / personal discussion and candidates have to arrange transport/accommodation themselves.

11. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.

12. Leave shall be as per the ICMR’s policy for project human resource positions.

13. Candidate should submit his/her duly filled in application form in the prescribed format with a recent passport size color photograph along with a detailed biodata/C.V. and all relevant documents; duly self-attested; in proof of his/her educational qualifications [all certificates and mark-sheets from 10 Std. onwards], working experience, age, caste and photo id [Aadhar Card/Indian Passport/PAN Card/Driving License] etc. ICMR reserves the right to cancel/modify the process at any time, at its discretion.

14. The decision of the Competent Authority will be final and binding.

15. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.