Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences Fellowship at ICT Mumbai

Established on October 1, 1933 as University Department of Chemical Technology (popularly called UDCT) of the University of Bombay (now Mumbai), with the noble intention of advancing India's knowledge reserves in chemical science and technology, the Institute has grown to become a premier (deemed) university devoted to education, training, research and industrial collaboration in chemical engineering, chemical technology, applied chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology and bio-processing. The then UDCT grew in stature over the years and was granted partial autonomy by the University of Mumbai in 1985, which was taken to the next echelon under the concept of autonomy propagated by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Project Title : Studies on comparative elemental analysis in Production of Cultured Meat/ Callus of Rare Plants / Hydroponically Cultivated Herbs
Sponsor : HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Principle Investigator : Prof. U.S. Annapure
No. of Positions : 1 (ONE)

Qualifications : M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology/Food Biotechnology or any allied discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or Biochemical Engineering). Demonstrated hands-on experience or strong conceptual understanding of analytical instrumentation, particularly ICP-MS or ICP-OES. Good understanding of experimental design, data interpretation, and analytical validation techniques.

Additional Desirable Qualifications :
Prior research experience involving elemental or trace metal analysis. Exposure to sample preparation and method optimization for biological or chemical matrices. Publications in peer-reviewed journals will be considered an advantage. Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and technical documentation.

Fellowship : Rs. 35,000/month for 2 Years and Rs. 40,000 from 3rd year
Duration of Project : 3 Years

Last Date for submission of Application : 24 November, 2026.
Candidates satisfying the above mentioned qualifications should fill the google form
The selected candidate will be entitled to register for Ph.D. as per the ICT norms under the guidance of Prof. U.S. Annapure.
The selection of the candidate will be based on an interview conducted by a committee. The date and time of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only by email. The recommendation of the committee will be final. The candidate
No TA/DA will be provided to appear for this interview.