Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow under the Extramural Research - Grant from Soldier Support System Research Board (SSSRB) project entitled “Development of an Integrated Sample-to-Answer Detection System for Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Viral Agents Based on the Polymer/Paper-based Hybrid Microfluidics Platform.
Post : Junior Research Fellow (01 post)
Project number : SSSRB-441/CBDT/2026
Project title : Development of an Integrated Sample-to-Answer Detection System for Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Viral Agents Based on the Polymer/Paper-based Hybrid Microfluidics Platform.
Duration of project : Two years
Salary : Rs. 37,000/- + 27% HRA (Revision awaited) Total Rs. 46,990/- per month."
Qualification Essential :
• First-class post-graduate degree (M.Sc./MS) in Life Sciences
• First-class post-graduate degree (M. Tech.) in Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering / Biotechnology / Medical Devices
• 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience with the development of LAMP-based assay
Desirable :
• Experience/ Knowledge in molecular biology tools, such as LAMP, checkerboard ELISA
• Experience/ Knowledge in working with latral flow assay
• Experience on paper-based devices will be an advantage.
Age limit : 35 years
Job profile
The JRF will optimize fabrication processes for paper-based microfluidic and lateral flow devices. Key responsibilities include :
• Designing, fabricating, and characterizing paper-based and LFA devices for simultaneous detection of multiple viral agents.
• Development of LAMP assay for Multiple Viral Agents.
• Standardizing and validating devices through comparison with ELISA and paper- based LAMP assays (developed at NIPER Hyderabad).
• Testing with real clinical samples, including frequent travel to DRDE, Gwalior, for analysis. This role suits candidates skilled in microfluidics, molecular biology tools, LAMP assay development, checkerboard ELISA, and LFA, and hands-on prototyping.
Send your CV, copies of relevant certificates/publications, and at least two recommendation letters to Dr. Amit Asthana (amit.asthana@niperhyd.ac.in or amitasthana4@gmail.com). The email Subject should be “SSSRB-Project Junior Research Fellow position.”
*Please note that no TA/DA will be paid to appear in the interview. Candidates are required to arrange their accommodation
Last Date of Submission of applications : 16th of March 2026 by 6 PM
Intimation to shortlisted candidates : 23rd of March 2026 by 6 PM
Expected date of Interview : 07th of April 2026, preferably physically*
Expected date of joining the project : 01st of May 2026
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