Institute of Microbial Technology invites Pharmaceutical scientists for phytopathogen research

Established in 1984, the Institute of Microbial Technology is one among the chain of 37 national laboratories, 6 units and 39 outreach centres of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Set-up to be a fore-runner in the niche domain of microbial biotechnology, the Institute in its initial years functioned from a start-up laboratory that provided a truly world-class R&D ambience in an area of over 10,000 sq. ft. to its researchers.

Post : Project Associate-I (PAT-I) = 01 Position

Project Title:- “Genetic investigation into the role of a novel sugar utilization cassette in virulence and host adaption of a phytopathogen.”
Project Code : FIR020405

Essential Qualification : Masters / Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences or equivalent.
OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.

Desirable Qualification : Experience in handling microbes, molecular identification, phenotypic characterization and preservation. Experience in molecular biology techniques i.e. DNA isolation, RNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, Sanger sequencing, microbial genomics, etc.

Upper Age limit (years) :- 35 Relaxation in the age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women and the category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively.

Monthly Emoluments :- Rs.31,000/- +HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/ assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.
2. Rs.25,000/- +HRA for others who do not fall under (1) above.

Note:- 1. Result awaited candidates are not eligible.
2. In case of any dispute, the English version will prevail.

Last Date : 06-08-2026