DBT Project Vacancy for Pharma, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Biochemistry candidates at Jamia Millia Islamia

Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the position of Project Associate-I (PA-I) in DBT funded multi-institutional research project for a temporary period, purely on contractual basis as per the following details.

Post : Project Associate-I (PA-I) - 01 post

Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (Sanction No. BT/PR40231/BITS/137/63/2023)

Project Title : National Network Project of ACTREC-TMC, Navi Mumbai.

Principal Investigator : Prof. Nasimul Hoda

Department and Institution : Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), Jamia Nagar, New Delhi- 110025, India.

Project Tenure : Initially for a period of one year with the provision of further continuation (till duration of the project) subject to the satisfactory performance.

Project Description : Project work involve computer aided modelling of previously unmodelled proteins, prediction of impact of mutations on protein conformation, flexibility and stability using accelerated molecular dynamic simulations, Time-lagged independent component analysis, and in-silico docking. It also aimed to the development of potential small molecule data base for comprehensive drug discovery.

Essential Qualifications : M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Biophysics/ Computational Biology/Chemistry/ Biochemistry/M.Pharm. or allied field with at least 55% marks.

Desirable Qualifications : Experience in protein modelling, computer aided drug design, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, good training in the field of In-silico genomic analysis, and good command in oral and written communication skills in English will be given preference

Age Limit : According to DST guidelines (OM SR/S9/Z-05/2019 Dt.10/7/2020) Upper age limit 35 years. Cut-off-date for age limit be as on last date of submission of application.

Fellowship : Monthly stipend as per DST guidelines (OM SR/S9/Z-05/2019 Dt. 10/7/2020) @ Rs. 25,000 + 24% HRA

How to apply
To apply, fill out this google form.
Please upload a Cover Letter, Attached Application Form, CV (not more than 3 pages), Supporting Documents, and Research Publications (if any) combined into a single PDF file on or before 05th September 2026 (11:59 PM).

Mode of Interview : Offline/Online (Only in special circumstances).
Note : Selection committee reserves all right to fix suitable criteria for hiring eligible candidates. Posts of Project Associate-I are purely temporary and co-terminus with completion of project. Eligible candidates will be called for interviews. The candidates with satisfactory performance and valid NET/GATE may apply for Ph.D. program as per JMI norms.