Research Associate – I position for a project titled- “Structural and functional insights on novel plant β-galactosidase and its immobilization on nanomaterials towards their ultrasensitive biosensor applications”

Job Title
Research Associate

Number of Posts
One

Salary
₹ 58000 + 18% HRA

Location
School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Eligibility

• Essential: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Protein Chemistry and M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry with First division or 60% marks with research experience in enzyme technology/food chemistry/nanomaterials/biosensor.
• Desirable: Research experience in the field of enzyme purification/immobilization of enzymes on nanomaterials/biosensor fabrication, which should be evidenced by Q1/Q2 SCI Publications.

Age Limit
35 years (Relaxation as per CSIR guidelines)

Last Date
October 12th, 2026

How to Apply
Applications on plain paper must include:

• Name
• Permanent and correspondence address
• Name of father and mother
• Mobile number and email address
• Details of educational career (starting from high school or equivalent)
• Self-attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates
• Brief description of previous research (max. 250 words)
• List of publications

Applications should be sent by e-mail to amkayastha.biotech@bhu.ac.in (Prof. A.M. Kayastha) with a copy (cc) to kayasthabhu@gmail.com. Please mention “CSIR Project RA Application” in the subject line.