Junior Research Fellow position for a project titled- “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”

Job Title
Junior 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 Posts
2

Nature of Post and Duration
Purely 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.

Salary
Rs. 37,000/- per month (consolidated) + HRA

Location
Kochi

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 Limit
21-45 years with relaxation as per rule

Last Date
July 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.