Junior Research Fellow position for a project titled- “Molecular characterization of a legume lectin-like protein from Arabidopsis thaliana (AT5g03350 or AtLLP1) to uncover its role in abiotic stress mitigation and related signaling”

Job Title
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under DBT funded project

Project Details

• Project Title: “Molecular characterization of a legume lectin-like protein from Arabidopsis thaliana (AT5g03350 or AtLLP1) to uncover its role in abiotic stress mitigation and related signaling”
• Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) (Project R/Dev/P-07/1330)
• Duration: Sanctioned for 3 years. The post is temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Number of Posts
One (1)

Salary
Rs. 37,000/- per month (plus 16% HRA) fixed

Location
Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005

Eligibility

• M.Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Plant Science/Plant Biotechnology or a related field (with 55% and above)
• NET/GATE or equivalent
• All things being equal, SC/ST and female candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules

Requirements

• Experience in the area of higher plant molecular biology or molecular biology will be preferred

Age Limit
28 years (relaxable for 5 years for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates)

Last Date
Within 21 days of publication of this advertisement in the newspaper (Document date: 01-08-2026)

How to Apply

• Apply on plain paper giving name, permanent and correspondence address, names of father and mother, telephone/mobile no., e-mail address, details of educational career (starting from High school or equivalent) along with a recent photograph, attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates, caste certificate, score cards (NET), and details of previous research/work experience.
• Applications should reach the undersigned by post, hand, or email within 21 days of publication of this advertisement in the newspaper.
• Contact details for submission:

Dr. Yogesh Mishra, Principal Investigator, DBT (R/Dev/P-07/1330), Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005.
Mobile: 9415868674
Email: yogeshbhu@gmail.com; ymishra@bhu.ac.in

• Only short-listed candidates will be notified through email for online/physical interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.