Opportunity for B.Pharm, MSc Life Sciences under the CSIR funded project at INST

Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time bound research project for a temporary period, purely on contractual basis as per the following details.

Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Number of Vacancy : 01
Project Title : CD133 Targeted Aptamer Tethered Epigenetic Based Novel Nanotherapy for Glioblastoma Principal Investigator Dr. Subhasree Roy Choudhury
Project Tenure : 3 Years

Job Description : Experience in nanoparticle synthesis, characterization and biomedical application. Experience in Molecular biology, mammalian Cell Culture, Animal handling, Nanobiotechnology, drug delivery Techniques as well as routine lab experiments.

Essential Qualification : The applicants should hold a M.Sc. degree in Life Science, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology / Biochemistry/ Nanobiotechnology/ Zoology/ Microbiology / other related areas/ B.S. 4 years programme /BPharm / MBBS/Integrated BS- MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test with valid score card.

Age Limit : 28 Years
Age relaxation : The upper age limit is relax-able up-to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/ tribes/ OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.
Fellowship : Rs. 37,000/ p.m. + HRA (as per the norms of funding agency)
Duration : Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate and availability of funds till the project end.

General Terms and Conditions
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum till the completion of the project whichever is earlier. The position is co- terminus with the project.
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis. The position is co- terminus with the project.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented along with the self-attested photocopies of these documents at the time of interview.
• Only Indian citizens are eligible for research fellowship/associateship.
• The award of fellowship/associateship does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR or at the Institution where he/she is working.
• If a Fellow/Associate is reported to have been lacking in his or her research assignment, the fellowship/associateship is liable to be terminated by CSIR.

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through email to appear in the interview and no other communication in this regard will be entertained. Completed applications in the prescribed format with the copy of documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets/ CV and other testimonials as annexed should reach to address subhasreerc@inst.ac.in by 07.12.2025 via email attachment (complete one combined PDF).

Note : Candidates are required to submit the application form duly filled in the prescribed format only along with all certificates, failing which application cannot be considered.

For any query, candidates can contact on following address:
Dr. Subhasree Roy Choudhury, Scientist-D
Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST),
Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar- 140306, Punjab
E-mail : subhasreerc@inst.ac.in

Last date of receipt of application : 07.12.2025