The Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), established in 1965, a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) engaged in the Research & Development in the areas of Environmental Toxicology, Predictive Toxicology, Health Risk Assessment, Preventive Toxicology, Inhalation Toxicology, Analytical Toxicology, and also National S&T Missions. IITR has two campuses; the main campus is located at the centre of Lucknow City and the other campus at a distance of approx. 20 km from the main campus.
Eligible and interested candidates may attend the interview for purely temporary engagement as Project Staff under CSIR/externally funded Projects tenable at CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology research, Lucknow. Project wise vacancy positions, date of Interview and qualification details are us under:-
Post 1 to 11- Date: 27.05.2025 & Time: 9.00 A.M.
Project Scientist-II (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: Doctorate degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent And Five(5) years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions, science and technology organization and scientific activities and services.
Desirable Qualification: Research experience in the area of biochemical characterization of text items, cellular and molecular toxicity/ safety studies, operation and handling of LC-MS/MS, GCMs, etc. Good scientific writing skills.
Job description : To conduct the chemical characterization of text chemicals and experiments using cellular and molecular techniques.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.67,000/ + 20% HRA Per month
Upper Age Limit : 40 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-461 “Toxicity / Safety evaluation of Nano Fertilizers.”
Project Scientist-II (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification (i) Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent. Or Post Graduate degree in Biological Sciences, including integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification experience. (As per ICMR Guidelines) Desirable Qualification: The preference will be given to the personnel having Experience in Isolation, Characterization of microplastics through spectroscopic technique and Biological Assays.
Job description : To conduct Isolation, Characterization of microplastics through spectroscopic technique and Biological Assays.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 67,000+ (20%) HRA
Upper Age Limit : 40 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-460 “Microplasti cs and Nanoplastic s in the human kidney: Elucidating their role in the rising incidence of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology(CK Du)”
Project Technical Support-III (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology or equivalent degree. Desirable Qualification: The preference will be given to the personnel having Experience in Cell Biology, toxicity assays in relation to microplastics.
Job description : Experience in Cell Biology, toxicity assays in relation to microplastics
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 28,000+ (20%) HRA
Upper Age Limit : 35 Years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-460 “Microplasti cs and Nanoplastics in the human kidney: Elucidating their role in the rising incidence of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology(CK Du)”
Principal Project Associate SSP-461 (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : Doctorate degree in Biological Sciences/Biochemistry from a recognized University or equivalent And Three years of experience in research and development in industrial and academic institution, Science & Technology Organizations, and scientific activities and services.
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in the area of 2D/3D cell culture, cellular and molecular toxicity/safety studies, operation and handling of LC-MS/MS, GCMs, etc.
Job description : To conduct the in-vitro experiments using human iPSCs, and 3D organoid systems.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 49,000/+ (20%) HRA
Upper Age Limit : 40 Years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-461 “Toxicity/sa fety evaluation of Nano Fertilizers”
Project Associate-II GAP-436 (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Biotechnology / Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent and 2 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
Desirable Qualification : The preference will be given to personnel with Research/working experience using human stem cells/ iPSCs, in vitro toxicology, etc.
Job description : To carry out the in vitro toxicity studies.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.35,000/ -+ HRA (20% of fellowship) per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR- UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.28,000/ -+HRA (20% of fellowship) per month (For candidate who do not fall under Clause No.1) Per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-436 “Toxicity Profile of Rasamanikya Rasa in Experimental Animals.
Research Associate-I GAP-442 (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: PhD Degree in Biotechnology/Toxicolo gy/Biological Sciences / Life Sciences / Neurosciences from a recognized University or equivalent or having 3 years research experience with minimum of one research paper in SCI Journal. Desirable Qualification: The preference will be given to the personnel having the research experience in the area of cellular and molecular toxicity, rodent handling, mammalian cell culture, handling and analysis experience of western blotting, Real-Time PCR, LC MS/MS, in vitro transfection studies, Microscopy etc."
Job description : To carry out the experimental brain stem cell/ iPSCs culture and animal studies.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.47,000 +HRA (18%) per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicap ped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC (Non- Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-442 “Understan ding role of Mitochondri al Proteastasis and Unfolded Protein Response (UPRmt) in Maintenance of Stemness or Neuronal Differentiati on in Alzheimer’s Disease”.
Project Associate-I (03)
Qualification & Experience : 1. M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Microbiology/ Zoology from a recognized university with at least 60% marks.
2. M.Sc. in Zoology from a recognized university with at least 60% marks.
3. M.Sc. in Zoology from a recognized university with at least 60% marks.
Desirable Qualification : 1. Experience working with Rats/Mice
2. Experience working with C. elegans
3. Experience working with Drosophila
Job description : 1. To assess the neuroprotective impact of coded extracts on neurons
2. To assess the neuroprotective impact of coded extracts in worms
3. To assess the pericardin levels in flies treated with coded extracts
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR UGC NET, including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs. 25,000/- + 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (For candidate who do not fall under Clause No. 1) Per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC (Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-459 Towards discovery and development of novel drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Project Associate-I (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : MVSc (Pharmacology/Pathology/Microbiology/Lab Animals/Surgery/Medicine) or MPharm (Pharmacology/Toxicology) or MSc (Toxicology/Zoology) from a recognized university. Desirable Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates having research/working experience in GLP/Regulatory studies and in handling small laboratory animals.
Job description : To carry out the safety/toxicity studies under the regulatory Framework.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.31,000/ -+ 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR- UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinatio ns conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.25,000/ -+ 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (For candidate who do not fall under ClauseNo. 1) Per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicap ped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-488 “Toxicity Studies of HP Spray Oil”
Senior Project Associate
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification Masters/Integrated Masters in Biology/Biotechnology/Zoology OR MVSc(Pharmacology/Pathology/Microbiology/Lab Animals/Surgery/Medicine) from a recognized university. And Three years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial Or academic Institution’s scientific activities and services. Desirable Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates having research/working experience in GLP/Regulatory studies and in handling small laboratory animals.
Job description : To carry out Quality audits in safety/toxicity studies conducted at the facility.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 42,000/+ (20%) HRA per month
Upper Age Limit : 40 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-382 “Toxicity studies of Anti-Cancer NCE(AS- 6H) in Rat & Mice.”
Project Associate-I (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis/Pharmaceutics /Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.Sc. (Chemistry), M.Sc. (Forensic science).
Pesticide residue analysis in food and sample collection.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 25,000/-+ HRA per month as per rule.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-168 “Monitoring of pesticides residues at national level: A network project on pesticide residues.
Project Associate-II (02)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Life Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 2 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
Job description : Water Quality Analysis, Data compilation,Data Analysis using statistical tools, Report preparation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 28,000/- (Consolidat ed) per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicap ped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-388 “Analyzing the ground water quality and mapping in Hindon Basin)”
Post 12 to 22- Date : 28.05.2025 & Time: 9.00 A.M.
Project Associate-I (02)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Environmental Microbiology/Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Job description : Collection of water samples, Analysis of water & waste water, Report preparation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 25,000/- (Consolidated) per month.
Upper Age Limit :35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(No n- Creamy Layer) candidat es
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-402 Assessmen t of ground water quality through samples collected from piezometer & monitoring wells”
Project Associate-I (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/Bioche mistry/Environmental Microbiology/Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Job description : Analysis of water & waste water, collection of water samples, Report preparation
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 25,000/- (Consolidat ed) per month.
Upper Age Limit :35 years Relaxabl e upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physicall y handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(No n- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-406 “Assessment of ground water samples for monitoring & mapping the quality of groundwater resources.”
Senior Project Associate (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Environmental Microbiology/Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent. And Three years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR Doctoral Degree in Environmental Science/ Life Science/Chemistry/Biochemistry from a recognized University or equivalent.
Job description : Bioremediation, Data analysis & compilation using statistical tools, Report preparation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 42,000/-+ HRA per month as per rule
Upper Age Limit :40 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC (Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-406 “Assessment of ground water samples for monitoring & mapping the quality of groundwater resources.”
Project Associate-II SSP-485 (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification B.Tech in Environmental/Civil from a recognized university or equivalent. And Two years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions of Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and service. OR M.Tech in Environmental/Civil from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Field Sampling, Monitoring & Analysis of Environmental and industrial pollution parameters, Drafting technical reports.
Job description : Field Sampling and, Monitoring of Environmental and Industrial Pollution Parameters, their laboratory analysis & Draft report preparation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.35,000/ -+HRA (20% of fellowship) per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR- UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.28,000/ -+HRA (20% of fellowship) per month (For candidate who do not fall under Clause No.1) Per month
Upper Age Limit :35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicap ped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-485 “Third Party Monitoring of stack emission, ambient air monitoring, water & effluent testing, groundwate r/drinking water testing and preparation of an environmen tal audit report for Parichha Thermal Power Project, Jhansi”.
Project Associate-I (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : B-Tech in Environmental/Civil Or MSc in Environmental Science from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable Qualification : Preference will be given to candidates having experience in sampling, monitoring and analysis of environmental parameters, laboratory analysis and draft report preparation.
Job description : Field sampling, monitoring and analysis of environmental parameters, laboratory analysis and draft report preparation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 31,000/-+ 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR- UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.25,000/ -+ 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (For candidate who do not fall under Clause No. 1) Per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicap ped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-479 “Environmental monitoring and Testing for TML Lucknow through the Government Lab.”
Project Associate-I
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: Masters in Environmental Science/Chemistry from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates having experience in field sampling, monitoring and analysis of environmental and industrial pollution parameters, laboratory analysis and drafting of technical report.
Job description : Field sampling, monitoring and analysis of environmental and industrial pollution parameters, laboratory analysis and drafting of technical report.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 31,000/-+ 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR- UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.25,000/ -+ 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (For candidate who do not fall under Clause No. 1) Per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-490 “Third Party testing and monitoring of Stack Emission, Environmental Parameters and Toxic metals in coal, bottom ash, fly ash and sludge samples with preparation of environmental audit report for Anpara Thermal Power Station, Anpara.
Project Associate-I (02)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification Master’s Degree in Chemistry. Desirable Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates having experience in chemical purification methods, analytical equipments like HPLC, LC-MS/MS.
Job description : To perform purification of organic compounds by chromatographic methods and analysis for preparation of certified reference materials.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 25,000/- + HRA per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : CLP-34 “Developm ent of Certified Reference Materials [ CRM 2.0]
Project Associate-I (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification MSc (Toxicology/Zoology/Bio technology/Biochemistr y/Microbiology) from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates having research/ working experience in GLP/Regulatory studies and in handling small laboratory animals.
Job description : To carry out the safety/toxicity studies under the regulatory framework.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 25,000/- + (20%) HRA per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicap ped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidate
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-506 “In vivo genotoxicity studies(CA &MN) of fruit coating substance.”
Project Associate-I
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in (Toxicology/Zoology/Bio technology/Life Sciences) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates having research/ working experience in Regulatory framework and in handling small laboratory animals etc.
Job description : To carry out the safety/toxicity studies under the regulatory framework.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 31,000/-+ 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR- UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.25,000/ -+ 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month (For candidate who do not fall under Clause No. 1) Per month.
35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-437 “Toxicity Profile of Swaskuthar Rasa in Experiment al Animals”.
Project Associate-I SSP-507 (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Environmental Science.
Desirable Qualification : Minimum one Year of experience in stack monitoring, as well as sampling and analysis of ambient air and water samples.
Job description : Sampling and analysis of Stack emission, Ambient Air and water samples from NTPC Shaktinagar including the analysis for physicochemical parameters and heavy metals and air pollutants such as SOx and NOx. The candidate also should have experience in handling instruments and report compilation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 25,000/- + HRA per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicap ped and female candidate s and 3 years in case of OBC(Non -Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-507 “Third Party testing of environmen tal parameters at NTPC Singrauli STPS, Shaktinagar.”
Eligible candidates will have to report for interview at 9.00 AM. Candidates will not be allowed to attend the interview after 10.00 am. The candidates have to appear for the interview before the selection committee on the above date and time at CSIR-Indian Toxicological Research Institute, Toxicology Bhawan, 31 Mahatma Gandhi Marg Lucknow 226001. Eligible candidates will appear along with the duly filled application form (which can be downloaded from the Institute's website iitrindia.org) along with attested copies of mark sheets/certificates and latest passport size photograph. The candidate will be called for the interview only if he/she is in possession of the original certificates.
General Conditions
1. Age relaxation will be admissible to SC/ST/OBC/PWD & Women candidates as per Govt. of India/CSIR/Funding Agency Guidelines.
2. Suitable Candidates may be empanelled for future requirement if any, under different projects.
3. The date for determining age/qualification and experience shall be the date of interview.
4. The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects.
5. The engagement in these projects will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for consideration for regularization against any CSIR/IITR post(s).
6. The number of positions against the various projects can vary at the time of selection depending on the requirement of the institute.
7. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
8. No correspondence will be entertained through any medium regarding the advertisement.
9. Candidates must bring their original educational/experience certificates with them. Otherwise, they will not be allowed in the interview.
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