Life Sciences Opportunity under DBT funded project at RGCB

The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is a growing phenomenon. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, RGCB began in 1990 amongst humble surroundings as a small charitable society called the Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (C-DEST). In 1991, recognizing its potential, the C-DEST was made a Grant-in-Aid institute of the Government of Kerala and renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (RGC-DEST), becoming the first institute in the country to be named after Sri Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minster of India.

Post : Project Associate - I

Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Project Associate –I in the DBT funded project entitled, “Mechanism and regulation of RNAPII transcription and associated functions by DSIF like complex during Toxoplasma stage differentiation” of Dr. Pallabi Mitra, Scientist- C at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Akkulam Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Essential Qualifications : • First Class Post-Graduate Degree in Life Sciences (Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry etc).

Desirable Qualifications : • Candidates with prior experience in molecular biology techniques including gene cloning and protein purification will be preferred.

Age : Below 35 years as on July 15, 2025. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.

Emolument : Rs. 31000 + 18% HRA per month for candidates with NET or GATE or undergone selection process through National level examination conducted by Central Government Department and their agencies. For other candidates it's 25000 + HRA who do not have NET or GATE as per DST guidelines.

Duration : Initially for a period of one year and extendable for one more year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier based on performance evaluation on yearly basis.

Selection Process
1. Applications should be submitted online.
2. Candidates who are currently working in Government firms should send applications through proper channel.
3. Last date for receiving completed applications is July 15, 2025.
4. If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions, separate applications should be submitted for each position. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.

Applications which are not in the prescribed format or without any proof of experience will summarily be rejected.

No TA/ DA will be given for appearing in the interview.
Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply. Applicants will be short listed for the online selection interview based on eligibility criteria. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.