Special Centre for Molecular Medicine,
JNU, New Delhi-110067
Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (1) in ANRF (SERB) Funded Project entitled: “Molecular mechanism of adaptation of dormant Tuberculosis (TB) in Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs): A perspective of neo-therapeutic strategy that shortens therapeutic length”.
The selected candidates will be appointed purely on temporary basis till the duration of the project i.e.22.01.2027
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential: Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Zoology/ Animal Biology and related subjects with strong academic record.
Desirable: The student with a biology background should have an experience in mammalian cell culture, bacterial culture, BSL3, DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, Western Blotting, Spectroscopy, and Fluorescence Microscopy.Preference will be given to candidates, on a case-by-case basis, having first-hand experience in handling and culturing of virulent strains of M.tb.
Salary: As per the norms of the University and funding agency.
Tenure: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.The selected candidate will be appointed on a temporary basis till the end of the SERB project tenure. The assessment will be based on satisfactory performance by the Principal Investigator.
Start Date to Apply: Saturday, July 11, 2026
End Date to Apply: Friday, July 17, 2026
Interested candidates may apply by sending an application along with the brief resume (clearly mentioning the essential qualification and desirable qualification) and testimonials (preferably a single pdf file) to the e-mail address mentioned below. The subject line of the email should read as “Application for the Post of JRF in SERB Project”.
The application must have name, date of birth/age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications, experiences, research work, contact number and e-mail address of two referees and should reach to the undersigned by email on or before Dated 17th July, 2026.
Prof. Gobardhan Das
Email: dasgo[at]mail[dot]jnu[dot]ac[dot]in
Note:
1. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear for interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.
2. No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview.