Junior Research Assistantship position for a project titled- “Bioprospecting fast decomposer and plant growth promoting microorganisms to develop organic rich bio-fortified compost cum biofertilizers for enhancing sustainable vegetable production”

Job Title
Junior Research Assistantship (JRA)

Number of Posts
1

Salary
Rs. 25000/- fixed/month for the first and second year; Rs. 28000/- fixed/month for the third year.

Location
Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

Eligibility

• M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Science, Agriculture, or Environmental Sciences.
• First class academic record in graduation and post-graduation degree.
• Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
• UGC-NET/GATE/CSIR-NET qualification and research experience in Plant-microbe interactions, biofertilizers, PGPR, bicomposting, biostimulants, and sustainable agriculture will be preferred.

Age Limit
28 years as on 1st April 2025 (age relaxation as per GOI rule).

Last Date
Within 15 days of the advertisement on the BHU website (dated 07.07.2026).

How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply with a written application and detailed CV including name, permanent and correspondence address, names of father and mother, telephone number, e-mail address, and details of educational career (starting from High School or equivalent), publication, and experience. Send the application along with self-attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates via post (hard copy) and e-mail to verma_bhu@yahoo.co.in or jpv.iesd@bhu.ac.in.

Address for hard copy:
Dr. Jay Prakash Verma, Associate Professor, Plant-Microbe Interaction Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005.