JNCASR Hiring PG in Life Sciences or professional course candidates - Salary Rs. 38,440 pm

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is an autonomous institution that was established in 1989 by the Department of Science and Technology, GoI to commemorate the birth centenary year of Jawaharlal Nehru. Prof. C. N. R. Rao, FRS, was the founding President. The Centre was registered as a society with Dr. Raja Ramanna (eminent physicist and former Chairman, DAE) as its first Chairman.

Post : DBT Junior Research Fellowship [JRF] (01 Post)

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on “Elucidating the role of unconventional myosins in maintaining the dynamics of autophagic flux” under the guidance of Principal Investigator Prof. Ravi Manjithaya, Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit (MBGU), JNCASR, Bengaluru 560 064.

Essential Qualification : Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences / Post Graduate degree in the professional course selected through a process described through any one of the following
a.) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Test- CSIR UGC NET including lectureship and GATE
b.) The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc. Proficiency in mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy and related techniques such as immunofluorescence, live cell imaging, image analysis and statistics; expertise in molecular biology techniques and biochemical techniques such as western blotting and immuno precipitation.

Desirable Qualification : Preference will be given to candidates with prior research experience in C. elegans culturing and good communication and presentation skills. Candidate should be a team player.

Interested candidates are required to send a scanned copy of the duly filled-in Template/Application form (available on the website) along with scan copies of original testimonials in support of educational qualifications, age, preference, experience, etc. with Brief Resume and cover letter to Prof. Ravi Manjithaya, Autophagy Lab, MBGU through email (joinautophagylab@gmail.com) latest by August 5th 2025.