Junior Research Fellow for a project titled- “Mechanistic and Receptor Insights into E protein Driven Innate Immune Dysfunction in Orthoflavivirus (Zika and KFDV)

Position Summary

The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, has issued an advertisement dated 9th June 2026 inviting applications from Indian nationals only for a project position under the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering. The position is for a Junior Research Fellow (1 position), under the Principal Investigator Prof. Shailly Tomar, for the project titled “Mechanistic and Receptor Insights into E protein Driven Innate Immune Dysfunction in Orthoflavivirus (Zika and KFDV),” sponsored by ANRF, New Delhi.

The required qualification is a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Science, or any allied areas of biological science with a minimum of 60% marks, along with a valid GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualification. The emoluments offered are Rs. 37,000 plus 10% HRA, for a duration of 12 months. The job description includes molecular biology, cloning, expression, basics of molecular virology, cDNA preparation, RT-PCR, mammalian cell culture, and in vitro cell-based assays related to virus propagation and quantification; protein production and purification are considered an add-on skill.

Interested candidates must submit a plain-paper application with a detailed CV (including chronological details of degrees/certificates), experience details (research, industrial, or other), and attested copies of degrees/certificates and experience certificates, via email, post, or in person at the interview. Original documents must be produced at the time of interview for verification. Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience, and no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

The last date for application submission is 25th June 2026 by 5:00 pm (not applicable for walk-in interview). The interview will be held at the Biosciences and Bioengineering Department Committee Room on 29th June 2026 at 12 PM (applicable only for walk-in interview). Contact: Tel. 01332-285849; Email: shailly.tomar@bt.iitr.ac.in.