Call for Research Staff Position at BITS Pilani - Pharma and Biotechnology Apply

Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) on the research project sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The position will be purely on contractual basis as per the following details.

Post : Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

Number of Vacancy : 01
Funding Agency : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Project Title : Unravelling the Mechanism of Climatic Heat Stress-Induced Muscle Wasting: Comparative Evaluation of Rehydration and Heat Adaptive Strategies Principal Investigator Dr. Richa Shrivastava, Department of Pharmacy, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Project Tenure : 1 Year and extendable to 3 years

Project / Job Description : The selected candidate will standardize and establish the animal model for the study. He/She will perform behavioral and molecular evaluations of muscle-wasting parameters using techniques such as ChIP, Immunoblotting, RT-qPCR, IHC, etc. The candidate will analyze data, maintain documentation, and contribute to the writing of manuscripts for publication.

Qualification : M.Pharm Pharmacology / M.S. Pharm Pharmacology and Toxicology / M.S. Pharm Biotechnology (GPAT/GATE/NET)

Upper Age Limit : 35 Years

Fellowship / Stipend : 56,000 Per month + 10 % HRA (if applicable, as per rules)

Registration for PhD : Selected candidate may be permitted to register for the PhD program of BITS Pilani subject to fulfilling the requirements of the PhD qualification process as per the institute norms.

Selection Process : Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit, experience and as per the requirements of the project. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview, which will be conducted through online mode. Only qualified and suitable candidates will be called for an interview.

Application Deadline : 31st January 2026