NBRC invites application to the post of Project Associate

National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) is an autonomous institute of Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. The Centre has ongoing research programs on basic brain functions and brain-related disorders. Recognized as an Institution of Excellence, NBRC is a specialized Deemed-to-be-University and offers Master's and Doctoral degrees in Neuroscience.

Post : Project Associate-I (Project)

NATIONAL BRAIN RESEARCH CENTRE (NBRC) invites application to the post of “Project Associate- I (Project)” in an ANRF funded project entitled “Complex cytoarchitecture formation of the mouse auditory organ”.

Essential Qualification : Masters’ degree in Natural Sciences or MVSc, or bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology, or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent with minimum 60% marks.

Desirable Qualification : A broad understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neurological and hearing functions. Experience in basic mouse handling techniques and an understanding of basic genetics is necessary. Additional training on specific mouse techniques will be provided as necessary. Good record keeping, note taking and cataloging is required. Experience in confocal microscopy is an advantage but not required. Please note that expertise in at least one of these techniques is necessary considering approved objectives of the project.

Fellowship
(i) Rs. 37,000/-(Consolidate) pm for those who have qualified any of the national level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions (CSIR-UGC-NET, GATE, JGEEBILS, DBT / ICMR-JRF or similar).
(ii) Rs. 25,000/-(Consolidate) pm for those who do not fall under (i) above. No other allowances are applicable.

Age limit : Maximum 35 years (as on the last date of receipt of application)

Project Investigator : Assoc Prof. Vidhya Munnamalai, Scientist IV, NBRC
Tenure : Tenure will be for one year with potential extension till date of project completion. The post will be co-terminus with the close of project in 2028.

Accommodation : Accommodation may be provided as per rules of NBRC, subject to availability.

Application fee
For Gen/OBC candidates – 200/-
For SC/ST/PwD candidates – 100/-
Demand Draft in favor of National Brain Research Centre

Note
1. No TA/DA will be payable to the candidates for attending the interview
2. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be called for an interview.
3. Candidate are required to attach copies of their self-attested certificates of qualification & experience in support of the claims made by them in their application, failing which their application shall summarily stand rejected without any intimation.

Interested candidate fulfilling the following requirements can submit duly filled in application as per attached format along with CV and self-attested copies of certificates in support of their qualifications and experience latest by 16th July, 2025 to “Administrative Officer (Academics), National Brain Research Centre, Nainwal Mode, Gurugram-122052 (Haryana)”.