Life Sciences Fellowship in DBT funded project at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

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. On April 18, 1994 the Government of Kerala took a landmark decision to restructure the institute into a comprehensive biotechnology center and thus was created the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology.

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,"Defining the role of WRKY transcription factors in regulating Phytophthora capcisi infection in black pepper", in the laboratory of Dr. Moumita Srivastava, Scientist -C at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram.

Essential Qualifications :
• First Class Post-Graduate MSc Degree in Life Sciences (Microbiology/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry etc).
Desirable Qualifications :
• Hands on experience in plant tissue culture. Proficiency in Western blotting, PCR and microbial culture.
Age : 28 years as on 12th June 2026. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.
Duration : Initially for a period of one year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier and extendable based on the performance evaluation
Emolument : ₹ 25,000/- + 18% HRA per month

Selection Process
1. Applications should be submitted online.
2. Candidates currently working in Government firms should send applications through proper channel.
3. Last date for receiving completed applications is 12th June 2026.
4. If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions, separate application forms should be submitted for each position.
5. 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 will summarily be rejected. 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.