Project Technical Support – III position for a project titled- “Process development for prodigiosin production in bioreactor and evaluation of nanoparticle-based prodigiosin therapies for triple-negative breast cancer cell lines”

Job Title
Project Technical Support-III

Number of Posts
1 (One)

Project Title
Process development for prodigiosin production in bioreactor and evaluation of nanoparticle-based prodigiosin therapies for triple-negative breast cancer cell lines

Funding Agency
ICMR

Project Duration
March 2025 to March 2028 (3 years, co-terminus with the project)

Salary
Consolidated amount of Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for first two years & increment @5% on initial emoluments after completion of every two years, subject to performance review.

Location
National Institute of Technology Agartala, Barjala, Jirania, West Tripura, Pin:- 799046

Eligibility

• Three years graduate degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Food Science and Technology, Genetic Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry or Allied life sciences + three years post qualification experience
• OR PG in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Food Science and Technology, Genetic Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry or Allied life sciences
• OR Four years Graduate degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Food Engineering/Technology, Pharmacy and allied disciplines (As per ICMR memorandum No.: 16/29/2023/Admn/E.office No. 157401 dated 18th October 2024)

Requirements

• Desirable: Candidates should have knowledge in computational and experimental fields related to the project and publications in SCI/SCIE/Scopus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research activities under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Production of prodigiosin pigment, purification, preparation of nano-particles and their characterization, and characterization of its potential as drug against cancer cell lines.

Last Date
On or before 8th September 2026

Walk-in Interview Details

• Date: 9th September 2026
• Time: 10.00 A.M. onwards
• Venue: BPR Laboratory, CRF building, Department of Bioengineering, NIT Agartala
• Mode of interview: Walk-in (Physical)

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should send their filled application (in the attached format) including photograph and signed scan copy of educational qualifications, research publications, other supporting documents and a statement of interest on or before 8th September 2026.
• The application should be sent to Dr. Biswanath Bhunia, Department of Bioengineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala, Tripura, India or through e-mail at labbpr3@gmail.com with subject line “Application for Project Technical Support-III Position in ICMR Project”.
• Candidates shall bring along with them the original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.
• For any details, candidates are requested to contact Dr. Biswanath Bhunia (Mobile No: 9681154213) & Dr. Muthusivarapandian M (Mobile No: 7896172343) or email labbpr3@gmail.com.

Additional Information

• The position is purely on temporary basis and will be governed by the administrative rules, conditions imposed by Research & Consultancy Cell, NIT Agartala.
• No TA/DA is permissible for appearing in the interview and joining in case of selection.
• The candidate selected for the position will have the option to register for PhD program at Department of Bioengineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala, subject to meeting eligibility requirements as per the prevailing Ph.D. rules of NIT Agartala.