DBT Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry Fellowship at IIT BHU

Applications are invited for the following research positions with respective monthly emoluments under the DBT sponsored project titled “Lignocellulose based scalable luminous photonic biopolymers for sustainable films and coatings”, funded under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India), sanctioned up to November 2028. HRA will be provided as per the institute's rules if accommodation inside the campus is not provided. The appointments will be purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The candidates should possess essential qualifications. All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred in accordance with GOI rules.

Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - (01 post)

Total number of positions : 01
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 37,000/- + 20% HRA

Essential Qualifications : First class in (i) M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Bioprocess Engineering/ Technology, Chemical Engineering / Technology, Industrial Microbiology or (ii) M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Food Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetic Science/ Engg, Botany, Zoology, Life Sciences and Environmental technology with qualification in GATE/NET or National level equivalent examination.
Upper Age Limit : 28 years : (Age relaxation for Female/SC/ST/OBC Physically Handicapped Candidate as per govt. norms).

PI & Department : Dr. Prodyut Dhar Dept. of Biochemical Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi Email-ID: {prodyut.bce@iitbhu.ac.in}

Desirable Qualifications : Applicants will be preferred with research experience and hands-on expertise in biomaterials, biodegradable polymers, extraction and modification of CNC and functional characterization of biopolymer- based materials with experimental and analytical aptitude. Preference will be given to candidates qualified in national-level examinations (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, DBT-BET, ICMR-JRF, etc.) and those with relevant research publications or experience in biopolymer Technology.

Application, proforma appended, with self-attested copies of all the mark-sheets & certificates and details of any research or other experience, etc., if any, should be sent via email to the respective PI within 21 days of the advertisement.
No TA/DA will be paid if called for the written examination/interview.