Jawaharlal Nehru University
School of Life Sciences
New Delhi-110067
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Project Research Scientist-III (PRS-III) (non-medical) and Project Technical Staff-I (PTS-I) in ICMR-sponsored research project under the supervision of Prof. Shilpee Dutt. The details of the projects are mentioned below:
Title of the project: Project: Mechanisms of Adaptive Radiation Survival in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Patient-Derived Tumoroids: Implications for Radiosensitization and Patient Stratification (Proposal ID: IIRPIG(NAG)-I-2026-01-1264)
Name & address of sponsoring agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
Name of the posts: 1. PRS-III (non-medical) and 2. PTS-I
No. of posts: 2
Duration: One year (2026-27)
Renewal is subject to satisfactory annual performance and continued availability of funds (total duration of project is 4 years: 2026-2030)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Shilpee Dutt, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067.
Essential Qualification:
1. PRS-III (non-medical): Ph.D. in Life Sciences (any branch); or M.Sc. in Life Sciences (any branch) with a minimum of 60% marks throughout, along with five years of post-M.Sc. research experience
2. PTS-I: Three-year graduate degree in commerce (B.com) or equivalent
Desirable Qualification: PRS-III (non-medical): Preference will be given to candidates having expertise in molecular biology techniques (2D and 3D cell culture, RNA/DNA-Sequencing, cloning, western blot etc), experience in handling patient tissue samples, as well as experience in computational biology & publications in relevant area.
PTS-I: One-year experience in managing research laboratory (ordering of reagents, processing bills, UC/SE preparation, etc)
Fellowship: PRS-III (non-medical): Rs. 78,000/- per month + 30% HRA; PTS-I: Rs. 18,000/- per month + 30% HRA
Interview and venue: Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview, within one week after the closing date. The interview will be conducted in an online mode.
How to apply: A copy of the latest CV with supporting documents may be sent via email to shilpeeduttlab2026[at]gmail[dot]com on the subject “ICMR-PRS/PTS Application Form” before 12-11-2026.
* All terms and conditions for this position will adhere to the guidelines of ICMR and JNU, New Delhi.
* Candidates should provide a no-objection certificate from their employer if they are currently employed elsewhere.
* The competent authority reserves the right to fill or not fill the position as notified in this advertisement.
* For any queries regarding the position, please contact Prof. Shilpee Dutt at shilpee.lab[at]gmail[dot]com
* immediate joining (within a week of selection)
Prof. Shilpee Dutt
(Principal Investigator)