Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow in DBT, GOI funded project at GBU

Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) is the World’s First Biotechnology University spread over a 28-acre campus near GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Funded by the Government of Gujarat’s Department of Science & Technology, GBU has, at its core, a culture of excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship. GBU offers MSc (Res) and PhD programmes in five biotechnology domains with a strong translational focus to deliver biotech solutions for societal challenges. GBU also actively engages with the vibrant life science industry across India.

Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (No. of Positions : 01)

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work under the research project entitled "Development of bacterial biofilm-inspired hydrogel for the sustainable bioremediation of microplastics” funded by Department of Biotechnology (Govt. of India) at Gujarat at Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU). The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Eligibility : • M.Tech / M.Sc (Biotechnology or relevant life sciences discipline) with minimum of 55% marks.
• Candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC-NET-JRF- LS/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/GATE

Desirable Qualifications :
• Candidates with prior research experience in bacterial biofilms, hydrogels, pollutant profiling from environmental samples, HPLC, LC-MS, metagenomics, marine pollution, and bioprocess engineering.
• Candidates must have proficiency in scientific writing, data analysis, and lab management.

Age Limit : Up to 28 years on closing date of advertisement
Fellowship Duration : Initially for 1 year (extended to next year, subject to satisfactory performance)
Fellowship : Rs. 37,000/- + 18% HRA per month (NET/GATE or national- level exam qualified candidates, as per DBT norms)

How to Apply : Eligible candidates may apply to the Project Investigators, Dr. Neelam Kungwani (PI) at Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar, through an online application form with their latest CV and other relevant credentials, on or before 25th June 2025. For any queries related to this project, you may write to neelam.kungwani@gbu.edu.in; neelammangwani@gmail.com.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email regarding the interview process.

Last Date of receiving applications : 25th June 2025