Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the temporary post of ‘Junior Research Fellow’ under Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission (RGSTC) Mumbai Sponsored Project (SP-364) in the Bioprospecting Group of this Institute.
Post : Junior Research Fellow (1 No)
Funding Agency, Title, Period of the Project & Post Code : RGSTC, Mumbai Sponsored Project (SP-364)
Titled "Sustainable Utilization of Medicinal Plant Resources in Maharashtra"
Period up to: 08/09/2027
Post Code: RGSTC/SP-364/JRF/2025-26
Name of the Co-Ordinator/ Principal Investigator’s : Dr. P.P. Kulkarni, Scientist- F
Dr. R.K. Choudhary, Scientist- E
Dr. Pratibha Srivastava, Scientist- D
Group / Division : Bioprospecting
Qualifications
Essential: i. First Class M.Sc in Biotechnology, Organic/Analytical Chemistry. OR M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
ii. Applicant must be qualified in any one of the following tests : CSIR/UGC/ICMR including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE. National Level examination DST, DBT, MoE, ICMR etc.
Desirable : i. Experience in Natural Product Isolation from plants.
ii. One year industry experience with Natural Product Isolation will be preferred.
Monthly stipend : Rs. 37,000 + HRA (As applicable)
Age limit (as on date of interview) : 30 Years as on closing date of advt. (Relaxation will be applicable for the OBC, SC, ST etc. categories according to Govt of India regulations.)
Terms & Conditions :
1. Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply online application link (http://arijob.ourlib.in) and attached with self-attested scanned certificates, recent Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category), receipt of online payment of fees {if applicable} on or before 5th August 2025.
2. Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- (except SC/ST/Divyang/Women Candidates) to be paid online through onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/ (Steps to follow: Educational Institutions → Categogy → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS→ Payment Category→ Application Fee→ Enter Necessary fields / details etc.). Candidates should attach indicate the online receipt number in the application form. The Institute is not responsible for any incomplete/pending/failed transactions of online application fee payments, and they may contact the concerned bank in this regard.
3. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The consideration of qualifications as equivalent’ to the essential and desirable qualifications stated above shall be the discretion of the relevant committee constituted for scrutinizing the applications. If the number of applications received in response to advertisement is large, the Institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit through a shortlisting process based on a well-defined criterion which may include possessing of desirable qualifications and / or experience more than that prescribed in the advertisement and/or qualifications/ experience in a particular field as per the specific requirement.
4. In the case of deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates, desirable qualifications are relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
5. Candidates attending the interview should report on time as per the date and time schedule mentioned above.
6. The Positions/ requirements are purely on contractual basis. The seklected candidates may be assigned to another project based on Institutional requirement.
7. The Candidate has the option to appear for an interview in Hindi language as well
Last date for receipt of Online Application : 5th August 2025 (Tuesday)
Display of the shortlist of candidates for interview : Will be displayed on the Institute Website.
Day, Date & time of Interview : 11th August 2025 (Monday) @ 11:00 a.m. onwards
Note : No T.A. is admissible for attending the interview and the selected candidate will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s.
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