Goa is a well-known and popular hotspot on the tourist map of India and the world. The name immediately brings to one’s mind the lush green meadows, hills and valleys, the sea and its attractive beaches. This charm and beauty sets the right ambience for BITS, Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, an Institute of excellence in Technology and Sciences.
Post: Junior Research Fellow
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Biological Sciences at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for a Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) sponsored research project titled “Editing of Plasma Membrane Intrinsic Protein for the Development of Rice with Reduced Arsenic in Shoots and Grains”.
Principal Investigator: Prof. Kundan Kumar
Co-Investigator: Prof. Saroj Sundar Baral
Broad area of Research: Plant Biotechnology
Duration of the project: 3 years
Fellowship Amount (Rs.): 37000 per month
Accommodation: Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.
Qualification: Candidates having M.E. /M.Tech. /M.Sc. degree from recognized University in Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Biochemistry with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
NET/GATE qualification will be preferred. Experience in Plant Molecular Biology including gene cloning, plant transformation and tissue culture is desirable.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may send application and curriculum vitae with details of research experience to the principal investigator (email: kundan@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in) by 8th November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via e-mail for online/Personal interview to be held at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus and no TA/DA will be paid for the Interview.
Selected candidate will get a chance to apply for PhD degree at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus (Rules of PhD program for BITS Pilani are applicable)
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