Project associate-1 position for a project titled- “Mapping of Vector borne zoonotic diseases among Irulas and their amelioration through digital health technology”

Job Title
Project associate-1 (on contract basis)

Project Title
Mapping of Vector borne zoonotic diseases among Irulas and their amelioration through digital health technology

Number of Posts
1 post

Location
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur – 610 005, Tamil Nadu

Salary

• Rs. 31,000/- + 10% HRA per month (for NET/GATE/ICMR-JRF/DBT-JRF/CUCET qualified)
• Rs. 25,000 + 10% HRA per month (for Non NET or non qualifying National level examination)
• Note: Salary slab may be changed based on the revised guidelines from DST.

Tenure of Position
Based upon funds availability

Eligibility

• MSc in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Molecular biology/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/MPH/EPH with minimum 55% marks with CSIR NET/ICMR-JRF/DBT/ ASRB NET/UGC NET/TIFR-JGEEBILS and other national level exams

Desirable

• Experience in field epidemiology research, Point of care assay development and any other relevant molecular biology work experience

Age Limit
As specified by the DST and DBT and as per rules of Govt. of India

Last Date
13th August 2026, 5 PM

How to Apply

• Candidates may send their filled in application with UG/PG/NET certificates to the PI via email at sujitbehra@gmail.com.
• Candidates can submit the application up to 13th August 2026, 5 PM.
• Candidates are requested to bring their filled in Application and short CV with PG, UG, Research experience, publication details copy of CSIR NET/ICMR-JRF/DBT/ ASRB NET/UGC NET/TIFR-JGEEBILS and other national level exams in a single PDF file.
• Documents to be presented at the time of interview:
• Filled in application in the format attached, covering letter, detailed curriculum vitae
• Original and attested photocopies of all documents, certificates, degree and mark sheets
• Original and attested copy of CSIR NET/ICMR-JRF/DBT/ ASRB NET/UGC NET/TIFR-JGEEBILS and other national level exams
• Copies of certificates/ testimonials/ documents which the candidate may wish to bring to the knowledge of the selection committee

Interview Details

• Tentative Date of hybrid mode Interview: 14th August, at 2PM