Job TitleJunior Research Fellow (JRF) Project Name“High-Performance Biomanufacturing of Green C20–22 Omega-3 PUFAs via CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing and Metabolic Pathway Engineering in the Marine Microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica” (funded by DBT, Govt. of India) Number of Posts2 Nature of Post and DurationPurely temporary for one year from the date of recruitment and extendable for a maximum period of two years based upon performance, or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier. The positions are contractual, non-regular, time-bound, and co-terminus with the project. SalaryRs. 37,000/- per month (consolidated) + HRA LocationKochi Eligibility Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in discipline of Fisheries/Agriculture/Veterinary/Chemical Sciences from a recognized university. Essential Experience: Experience in project monitoring, data analysis, documentation, and proficiency in computer applications (MS Office, database handling, report preparation) relevant to the activities of the funded project. Desirable: Prior experience of working with marine microalgae and CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing. Age Limit21-45 years with relaxation as per rule Last DateJuly 03, 2026 How to Apply Suitably qualified candidates may e-mail their application (Annexure 1 & 2) along with all supporting documents (scanned copies of original certificates from 10th standard onwards, project works, and biodata) to ebeneezars@gmail.com on or before July 03, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail on or before July 04, 2026. Shortlisted candidates may attend the in-person interview to be held on July 08, 2026 (10:00 am). Venue of Interview: In person at CMFRI, Kochi-18, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (Near High Court of Kerala), Abraham Madamakkal Road, Ernakulam North PO, Kochi, Kerala- 682 018. Candidates must bring all original certificates and one valid ID proof at the time of the interview. Candidates having marks issued in the form of CGPA/OGPA should produce an approved conversion table/formula at the time of reporting for the interview. Candidates should produce a No Objection Certificate from their present employer, if any. If any near or distant relative is an employee of ICAR-CMFRI, the candidate must declare their name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship in writing as detailed in Annexure-II, and communicate it by post or email to ebeneezars@gmail.com before the interview date. No TA/DA will be paid to the applicants for appearing in the interview.