Openings for Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry 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 “Integrated Treatment of Lignite and Acid Mine Drainage for Remediation of Pollutants and Generation of Clean Coal, Bio-Methane and Bio-Composites: A Circular Bio- Economy Approach” funded by Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Govt. of Gujarat at Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU). The posts are purely temporary and co-terminate with the project.

Eligibility : Minimum Qualifications : M.Sc./M.Tech.(Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or relevant life sciences discipline), with minimum of 55% marks.

Desirable Qualifications :
• Candidates who have qualified the CSIR-UGC-NET/DBT- JRF/ICMR-JRF/GATE etc. National level exams will be preferred
• Candidates having experience in Biochemistry, Chemical engineering, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, and other molecular biology techniques are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must have proficiency in scientific writing.

Age Limit : Up to 35 years on closing date of advertisement

Fellowship Duration : Until March 2026

Fellowship : Rs.36,000/- per month inclusive of HRA (NET / GATE or equivalent exam qualified candidates) as per GSBTM, DST, GoG guidelines. OR Rs.23,213/- fixed per month (For candidates who have not qualified for the national-level-examinations such as NET/GATE) as per GSBTM, DST, GoG guidelines.

How to Apply : Eligible candidates may apply to the Principal Investigator, (Dr. Sandeep Panda) Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar through online application at Google form with the latest CV and other credentials on or before 24th June 2025. For any queries related to this project you may write to sandeep.panda@gbu.edu.in Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email regarding the interview process.

Last Date of receiving applications : 24th June 2025