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Junior Research Fellow Positions for a project titled- “Biopolymer based degradable and wireless implantable biosensors for monitoring of postsurgical clotting disorders and peripheral nerve injuries”

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Position summary Project JRF – IIT (BHU) Varanasi, School of Biochemical Engineering IIT (BHU) Varanasi is recruiting one Project JRF for a DBT-funded project in biomedical engineering and biosensor development. Project Details: Project Title: “Biopolymer based degradable and wireless implantable biosensors for monitoring of post-surgical clotting disorders and peripheral nerve injuries” Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India Duration: Sanctioned up to December 2028 Principal Investigator: Dr. Prodyut Dhar, School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi (prodyut.bce@itbhu.ac.in) Position Details: Vacancies: 1 Emoluments: ₹37,000/month + 18% HRA (HRA as per institute rules if campus accommodation is not provided) Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project Eligibility: Essential: First class in M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Bioprocess Engineering/Technology, Chemical Engineering/Technology, or Industrial Microbiology; OR M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Food Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetic Science/Engineering, Botany, Zoology, Life Sciences, or Environmental Technology — with GATE/NET or equivalent national-level examination qualification Desirable: Minimum 2 years of research experience with hands-on expertise in biomaterials, biodegradable polymers, biosensors, implantable/wearable medical devices, flexible electronics, wireless sensing, tissue engineering, and in vivo preclinical studies including small animal (rat) surgery and biomedical device validation. Knowledge of material characterization, histology, data analysis, and scientific writing is also desirable. Preference given to candidates with national-level exam qualifications (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, DBT-BET, ICMR-JRF) and relevant research publications Age Limit: Maximum 28 years. Relaxation for Female/SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates as per GoI norms. How to Apply: Candidates must fill the Google Form at forms.gle/6j1dJEZEjbZenbwa7 and send the application proforma with self-attested copies of all mark sheets, certificates, and details of research experience by email to prodyut.bce@itbhu.ac.in within 21 days of the advertisement date. No TA/DA will be paid for written examination or interview.   Application Form

Project Technical support – III for a project titled- “Understanding Host–Virus Interactions Crucial for the Chandipura Virus Life Cycle at the Molecular Level”

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Position summary Project Technical Support-III – IIT Palakkad, Biological Sciences and Engineering (Ref: IITPKD/2026/026/BSE/SAB) IIT Palakkad is recruiting one Project Technical Support-III for an ICMR-funded project in virology and molecular biology. Project Details: Project Area: “Understanding Host–Virus Interactions Crucial for the Chandipura Virus Life Cycle at the Molecular Level” Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Location: IIT Palakkad, Kanjikode West, Palakkad, Kerala Position Details: Vacancies: 1 Salary: ₹30,800/month (consolidated) Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable up to a total of 3 years based on satisfactory performance Hostel accommodation may be available on a chargeable basis subject to availability Eligibility: Essential: MSc/MS/MTech in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or other relevant areas Must have GATE score above 425, CSIR-JRF, or any equivalent national-level exam qualification Required Skills: Hands-on experience in molecular biology and microbiology techniques Age Limit: Maximum 31 years as on the closing date of application. Relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD and women candidates as per GoI norms. How to Apply: Send resume and all educational certificates from Class X onwards (compiled in a single PDF) by email to prasannabhat@iitpkd.ac.in. Mention “Application for Project Technical Support-III – IITPKD/2026/026/BSE/SAB” in the subject line. Last date: 30 June 2026 (note: this deadline has now passed). Selected candidate must join immediately on receiving the offer letter.  

Project Fellow position under the project “Unlocking early diagnosis by discovery and screening of circulatory biomarkers from extracellular vesicles of gastric cancer patients with the goal develop a robust risk-stratification model”

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Position summary Project Fellow – NISER Bhubaneswar (Advt. No. NISER/R&D/BL2604/16/2026-27) National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, is recruiting one Project Fellow for a state-funded cancer biomarker research project in the School of Biological Sciences. Project Details: Project Title: “Unlocking early diagnosis by discovery and screening of circulatory biomarkers from extracellular vesicles of gastric cancer patients with the goal to develop a robust risk-stratification model” Funding Agency: Science and Technology Department, Government of Odisha Position Details: Vacancies: 1 Emoluments: ₹30,000/month (consolidated) Tenure: 1 year, extendable based on satisfactory performance, co-terminus with the project No right to PhD degree registration or permanent absorption at NISER Eligibility: Essential: M.Sc. with minimum 60% marks in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, or equivalent bioscience streams Desirable: Qualifying score in any national-level exam; hands-on lab experience in mammalian cell culture, western blotting, immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy, and H&E staining; familiarity with statistical software for data analysis; ability to maintain lab records and materials. Willingness to collect samples from local hospitals is a mandatory requirement for this post. Good communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential. Age Limit: Maximum 28 years as on 17 July 2026. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per rules. How to Apply: Online interview via Google Meet on 22 July 2026 at 11 AM. Candidates must send the duly filled application form (pages 2–3 of the advertisement), a detailed CV, self-attested copies of all educational certificates, birth certificate, and work experience certificate (if any) by email to asima@niser.ac.in by 17 July 2026, 5:00 PM. Mention “Application for the post of a Project Fellow” in the email subject line. For queries: Dr. Asima Bhattacharyya at asima@niser.ac.in. No TA/DA provided for attending the interview or joining.  

Project Asociate – I for a project titled- “Mechanisms of cell geometric reconfiguration driving stem cell niche establishment during regeneration”

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Position summary Project Associate-I – IISER Pune (Advt. No. 42/2026) IISER Pune is recruiting one Project Associate-I on a temporary contractual basis for a DBT-funded project in plant cell biology and regeneration research. Project Details: Project Title: “Mechanisms of cell geometric reconfiguration driving stem cell niche establishment during regeneration” Project Code: 34526819 Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Position Details: Vacancies: 1 Emoluments: ₹30,000/month + 30% HRA (for general candidates) or ₹37,000/month + 30% HRA (for candidates with valid CSIR-NET/GATE/DBT-JRF or any other national-level test conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies) Tenure: Initially 1 year, extendable based on project continuation and satisfactory performance No right to permanent absorption at IISER Pune or the funding agency Eligibility: Essential: M.Sc. or B.Tech in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Bioengineering with minimum 70% marks or equivalent grade (additional percentage cut-off may be applied during screening) Preferred: Prior experience in molecular biology and genetics techniques (mandatory); prior experience in microscopy and imaging, specifically confocal microscopy, is required Job Role: The selected candidate will assist in ongoing experiments using Arabidopsis root tip regeneration as a model system for genetic screens, generate molecular cloning tools required for the project, and perform image analysis to quantify and analyse cell geometry. Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation may be considered for candidates with higher qualifications or experience, with prior approval of the competent authority. How to Apply: Online only via the link provided on the IISER Pune website. Last date: 30 June 2026 (note: this deadline has now passed). Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email only. No TA/DA is provided for attending the interview.  

Project Associate – I for a project titled- “Development and Biochemical Characterization of Small Molecule Antioxidant Enzyme Inhibitors as Ferroptosis Inducers for Cancer Treatment”

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Position summary Project Associate-I – IIT Delhi, School of Biological Sciences (Advt. No. IITD/IRD/153/2026) IIT Delhi is recruiting one Project Associate-I on a contractual basis for an ANRF (Science and Engineering Research Board) funded project in cancer biology and chemical biology. Project Details: Project Title: “Development and Biochemical Characterization of Small Molecule Antioxidant Enzyme Inhibitors as Ferroptosis Inducers for Cancer Treatment” (Project Code: RM00152G_SN) Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – Science and Engineering Research Board Principal Investigator: Prof. Santanu Mondal, School of Biological Sciences (smondal@bioschool.iitd.ac.in) Duration: Up to 24 May 2029 Position Details: Vacancies: 1 Pay: ₹37,000/month + 30% HRA (for CSIR-UGC NET/GATE qualified candidates including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, or national-level exam qualifiers from Central Government Departments/Agencies) ₹30,000/month + 30% HRA (for all other candidates) Renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, subject to performance review Eligibility: Essential: Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, Master’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, BVSc, B.Pharm, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognised university Desirable: Knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry, and drug development; hands-on experience in organic synthesis, column chromatography, and NMR; prior chemical biology research experience will be highly valued Documents Required with Application: Personal details (name, gender, DOB, nationality, marital status, address, contact, email, employment status) Academic record from 10th standard onwards (school/college/university, year of passing, subjects, % marks or CGPA) Transcripts and degree certificates GATE/CSIR/UGC or other national exam qualification details with percent marks, rank, and year Prior research experience details (supervisor, institute, duration, brief description in max 200 words per project) Publications, if any Proof of date of birth How to Apply: Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from ird.iitd.ac.in/rec and submit the duly filled form with all details by email to Prof. Santanu Mondal at smondal@bioschool.iitd.ac.in, mentioning the advertisement number in the subject line. Last date: 2 July 2026 by 5:00 PM. Shortlisted candidates will be informed for online interview via the IIT Delhi shortlist web link. 5% mark relaxation is available for SC/ST candidates.  

Recruitment for Research Associate – I position

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Position summary Research Associate-I – IIT Madras, Department of Mechanical Engineering (Advt. No. ICSR/PR/Advt.120/2026) IIT Madras is recruiting one Research Associate-I on a temporary contract basis for a computational biology and biophysics research project under the Department of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology. Project Co-ordinators: Dr. Raushan Singh, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Narasimhan Swaminathan, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Athi Narayanan Naganathan, Dept. of Biotechnology Position Details: Vacancies: 1 Pay: ₹58,000/month + 30% HRA (Total consolidated pay: ₹75,400/month) Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance Purely contractual — no right to regularisation or permanency at IIT Madras Eligibility: Essential: PhD in Science, Engineering, Physics, Biophysics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline Experience in molecular dynamics simulations of DNA, RNA, or related biomolecular systems Strong programming skills in Python/MATLAB with high-performance computing (HPC) experience Background in nucleic acid biophysics, computational biology, statistical mechanics, or soft matter physics Experience in coarse-grained modelling, AI/ML methods, scientific computing, and data analysis Job Role: The selected candidate will work on a highly computational research programme involving developing models to study sequence-dependent mechanical properties of DNA, RNA, and nucleic acid hybrids. Key responsibilities include performing molecular dynamics simulations (AMBER), Monte Carlo sampling, building high-throughput computational workflows, constructing genome-scale mechanical atlases, investigating effects of sequence variations and epigenetic modifications, and integrating mechanical predictions with genomic datasets. The role also involves developing and maintaining scientific software and contributing to publications and student mentoring. How to Apply: Online only at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php (search for Advt. 120/2026). After submission, print a copy of the application for use at the time of interview/document verification. Hard copies should NOT be sent to the institute. Last date: 8 July 2026. For technical issues: icsrrecruitment6@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or call 044-2257 8843 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM).  

Project Associate-I position for a project titled- “Development of medicinal plant propagation facility at the satellite station of the Chikitsak Samuha in Kudal, Maharashtra”

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Position summary Project Associate-I – IISER Pune (Advt. No. 43/2026) IISER Pune is recruiting one Project Associate-I on a temporary contractual basis for a privately funded project focused on medicinal plant propagation. Project Details: Project Title: “Development of medicinal plant propagation facility at the satellite station of the Chikitsak Samuha in Kudal, Maharashtra” Project Code: 33823704 Funding Agency: Private Agency Position Details: Vacancies: 1 Emoluments: ₹25,000/month + 24% HRA Tenure: Initially 6 months, extendable based on satisfactory performance and project continuation No right to permanent absorption at IISER Pune or the funding agency Eligibility: Essential: Master’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences from a recognised university or equivalent Preferred: Post-degree hands-on experience in plant tissue culture aseptic techniques including plant growth media preparation, micropropagation, rooting, hardening, plant maintenance, somatic embryogenesis, labelling, and batch data recording. Candidates must clearly mention whether their experience is from commercial plant tissue culture labs, dissertation projects, or other means Job Role: The selected candidate will conduct plant tissue culture work and travel as required in connection with the project. Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on the date of the Walk-in Interview. Age relaxation may be considered for candidates with higher qualifications or experience, with prior approval. Walk-in Interview Details: Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 Reporting Time: 2:30 PM sharp (candidates arriving after 2:30 PM will not be considered) Venue: Seminar Room No. 24, 1st Floor, Main Building, IISER Pune Candidates rejected in previous IISER Pune interviews will not be considered Documents to bring: Duly filled application form, originals and self-attested photocopies of DOB certificate, mark sheets and certificates from 10th onwards, experience certificates, one government-issued photo ID, and a recent passport-size colour photograph. For queries: bio_app@acads.iiserpune.ac.in or call (020) 2590 8011. No TA/DA provided.  

Research Associate-II positon for a project titled – “Exploring a high-throughput combinatorial approach using heterologous promoters and endogenous signal peptides to enhance commercially important protein production in moss (Physcomitrium patens)”

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Position summary Research Associate-II – IISER Pune (Advt. No. 44/2026) IISER Pune, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, is recruiting one Research Associate-II on a temporary contractual basis for a DBT-funded project in the area of plant molecular biology and biotechnology. Project Details: Project Title: “Exploring a high-throughput combinatorial approach using heterologous promoters and endogenous signal peptides to enhance commercially important protein production in moss (Physcomitrium patens)” Project Code: 30826812 Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Position Details: Vacancies: 1 Emoluments: ₹61,000/month + 27% HRA Tenure: Initially 1 year, extendable based on satisfactory performance and project continuation No right to permanent absorption at IISER Pune or the funding agency Eligibility: Essential: PhD in Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, or Science with minimum 1 year of relevant post-doctoral research experience Preferred: Research experience in Recombinant DNA techniques, molecular biology, protein purification studies, and BP-LR based cloning Job Role: The selected candidate will be expected to carry out high-throughput BP-LR based cloning, moss protoplast transformation, downstream protein purification, and analysis of related assays. Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation may be considered for candidates with higher qualifications or experience, with prior approval of the competent authority. How to Apply: Online only via the link provided on the IISER Pune website. Last date: 30 June 2026 (note: this deadline has now passed). Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email only; no TA/DA is provided for attending the interview.   Application Form

Research Associate position for a project titled- “Elucidating mechanisms underlying priming-mediated stress tolerance in plants”

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Position summary Research Associate – IISER Tirupati (Advt. No. 48/2026) IISER Tirupati is recruiting one Research Associate on a contract basis for a project in Plant Stress Biology. Project Details: Project Title: “Elucidating mechanisms underlying priming-mediated stress tolerance in plants” Project Code: IISERT Principal Investigator: Dr. Annapurna Devi Allu Research Area: Plant Stress Biology Fellowship: ₹58,000/month + 9% HRA — for candidates with PhD certificate in hand ₹42,000/month + 9% HRA — for candidates awaiting PhD degree (must submit a letter from a competent authority confirming thesis submission and pending viva/defense) A nominal research grant will also be available Eligibility: Essential: PhD in any area of Plant Sciences (Life Sciences/Molecular Biology with plant research focus) or Bioinformatics/Computational Biology with plant science experience Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the degree may also apply Evidence of high-quality research during or after PhD is required Desirable: Experience in bioinformatics and/or advanced molecular biology techniques Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on 30 June 2026. Tenure: Initially 6 months, extendable annually based on fund availability and satisfactory performance review. No right to permanent absorption at IISER Tirupati. How to Apply: Online only via Google Form at forms.gle/bCisJqQfXLQEY2XJ8, in the prescribed format (converted to PDF). CVs sent by email will not be accepted. Last date: 30 June 2026 (note: this deadline has now passed). No TA/DA will be provided for the interview. Selected candidate must join immediately on receiving the offer. Application Form

Research Associate-1 position for a project titled- “How does cultural diversity in birdsong correlate with genomic and ecological differences across a landscape”

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Position summary Research Associate-I – IISER Tirupati (Advt. No. 49/2026) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, an autonomous institution of national importance under the Ministry of Education, is recruiting one Research Associate-I on a contract basis for a project in the field of Ecology and Evolution. Project Details: Project Title: “How does cultural diversity in birdsong correlate with genomic and ecological differences across a landscape” Project Code: 30223144 Principal Investigator: Dr. V V Robin Research Area: Ecology and Evolution Fellowship: ₹58,000/month + 9% HRA — for candidates with a PhD degree certificate in hand ₹42,000/month + 9% HRA — for candidates whose PhD is awarded but certificate is awaited (must provide a letter from a competent authority confirming thesis submission and pending viva/defense) A nominal research grant will also be available Eligibility: Essential: PhD in any area of Life Sciences (candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the degree may also apply) Candidates must provide evidence of high-quality research conducted during or after their PhD Desirable: Experience in bird research, bioacoustics-based research, and conservation genomics; ability to work in a team with UG, Masters, and PhD students Age Limit: Maximum 40 years as on 2 July 2026. Tenure: Initial offer for 4 months; co-terminus with the project. No right to permanent absorption at IISER Tirupati. How to Apply: Online only via Google Form at forms.gle/XvDNLJiVFAfpLHJi8. Mention post name and post code (Research Associate-1:49/2026) in the comment line. CVs sent by email will not be accepted. Last date: 2 July 2026, 5:00 PM IST. No TA/DA will be provided for the interview. Selected candidate must join immediately on receiving the offer. Application Form

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