Junior Research Assistant (JRA) – “Valorization of Sugar Mill Wastewater and Bagasse Hydrolysate Through Two-Stage Semi-Continuous Mixotrophic Microalgae Cultivation for Enhanced Lipid and Lutein Co-Production (PID-7527)”

Name of Post

Junior Research Assistant (JRA)

Name of Project

“Valorization of Sugar Mill Wastewater and Bagasse Hydrolysate Through Two-Stage Semi-Continuous Mixotrophic Microalgae Cultivation for Enhanced Lipid and Lutein Co-Production (PID-7527)”

Name of  Sponsoring Agency

Council of Science & Technology, U.P. (CSTUP)

Duration of the Position

03 Years (co-terminus with the project; continuation year-to-year subject to performance and availability of funds)

Fellowship

Rs. 25,000/- per month (consolidated) for the 1st and 2nd year; Rs. 28,000/- per month for the 3rd year, as per CSTUP norms and the sanctioned project budget.

Qualifications

Essential Qualification: M.Sc (Ag.)/M.Sc./M.Pharm./M.V.Sc./Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech.) or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline (Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences/Chemical Engineering or an allied field).
1st class in Graduate and Post-Graduate examinations (high academic attainment).

Desirable Qualifications

Hands-on experience in microalgae cultivation (batch, semi-continuous, or photobioreactor operation).Knowledge of wastewater characterization (COD, TN, TP) and industrial/agro-effluent treatment. Familiarity with mixotrophic cultivation, lipid/pigment extraction, or biorefinery processes. Experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, or FAME profiling will be preferred. Good scientific writing and communication skills. CSIR-NET/GATE qualified candidates will be given preference.

Residential Eligibility

Only Indian citizens who are resident of Uttar Pradesh are eligible, as per CSTUP R&D guidelines.

Age Limit

Maximum 28 years as on 1st April 2026, as per CSTUP R&D guidelines.

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to send their detailed CV by 30 September 2026 of this advertisement through email to mnayak@amity.edu with cc to sushils@amity.edu. Please mention ‘JRA- AIB’ in the subject line.

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