NII Openings - M.Pharm, M.Sc opportunity to develop new anti-TB molecules

The National Institute of Immunology is committed to advanced research addressing the basic mechanisms involved in body's defence to identify modalities for manipulation of the immune system to provide protection against diseases and understand mechanisms that can be used to target disease processes for intervention.

Applications are invited for the one position of Junior Research Fellow (Project) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:
Post: Junior Research Fellow (Project) (One position only)

Name of the Project & Duration of the Project: “Developing new anti-TB molecules to overcome Anti- Microbial Resistance crisis” funded by M/s Otsuka Chemical (India) Pvt. Ltd. Tenable till -30.05.2028
Name of the Project/Co Investigator & Email ID: Dr. C.L. Meena Staff Scientist-IV cl.meena@nii.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: M.Sc/M.Pharm in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry. MSc/M-Pharma in any branch of Life Sciences with hands-on experience in organic compound synthesis may apply. However, candidates with an MSc/M-Pharm in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry with industrial experience would be given preference.
Job description: Main work elements consist of chemical synthesis of small-molecule organic compounds.

Emoluments: The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 27% HRA, as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & experience.

General Terms & Conditions:
1. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time.
2. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.
3. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, if called for.
5. Apart from sending an application in the prescribed format given below, candidates should send a complete Curriculum Vitae along with the names of three referees. Curriculum Vitae should contain details of the experimental expertise and list of publications. 6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
7. The Interviews will be held in offline/online mode.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may apply directly, STRICTLY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT GIVEN BELOW, through E-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., E-mail-ID, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Only Short listed candidates will be called for interview and they required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC/ST/PH) or can make the payment through UPI/Paytm/Phone Pe etc. in the Bank A/c Beneficiary Name: Director, NII/Account No. 1484101001636/IFSC: CNRB0001484/) and women candidates are exempted from payment of fees) subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 28th October, 2025