Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is a premier institute of science and technology established in 2008. IITH has been consistently ranked in the top 10 institutes in India for Engineering according to NIRF making it one of the most coveted schools for science and technology in the country. IITH offers undergraduate programs in all the classical engineering disciplines, applied sciences, design, as well as several modern interdisciplinary areas. Students are given a flexibility to explore a broad set of areas, and potentially pursue a minor or double major in a discipline that is not their own.
Applications are invited for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in a research project funded by ANRF to be carried out at the Department of Biotechnology, IIT Hyderabad.
Title of the Project : Defining subcellular and disease-specific RNA-protein interaction networks underlying repeat expansion disorders using in vivo RNA-tagging and proximity labelling
Job description : To conduct project-related experimental research work, analyse and interpret data assigned by the PI.
Funding agency : Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India
Duration of the project : 10 months, with a possibility of further extension based on performance and funding availability.
Number of vacancies : 1 (one)
Fellowship : a) Rs. 37,000 + HRA as applicable for scholars selected through GATE/ CSIR-UGC NET or any other National- level examination conducted by Central Govt. Departments and their agencies and Institutions.
b) Rs. 31,000 + HRA as applicable for scholars who do not fall under (a) selection category
Minimum Qualifications : MTech in any area of Life Sciences / Biotechnology, MSc degree in any allied area of Life Sciences/Biotechnology, BTech/BPharm/BE (4-years degree programme) in any allied area of Life Sciences/Biotechnology, BVSc, MBBS, with minimum 60% marks.
Note : Degree should have been awarded
Desirable Qualifications : Experience in molecular cloning, protein expression and purification
Age limit : 28 Years
[Age limit is relaxed as per norms in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.]
Application procedure
Prepare a single PDF file containing the following documents/information:
- A Curriculum Vitae detailing your education and experience
- Degree mark sheets/transcripts, relevant national exam scorecard
- A cover letter (maximum one page) describing your background, experience, and how they are relevant to this project and/or our lab research theme.
- Contact details of two references
Email the application file to Dr. Indranil Malik at indranil@bt.iith.ac.in
Please write “Application for JRF IITH-Malik lab_<_applicant’s name_>” in the subject line of your email.
Selection process
• Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit, project requirements, and interview performance. [Note - candidates should upload their CV with details of education, experience, publications, awards, etc.]
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (via email).
• Online Interviews will be held within a few days of the application deadline.
• The selected candidate will be informed by email.
• The selected candidate is required to join immediately.
• Candidates with prior experience in the relevant area will be given preference.
• Request to change the interview date/time will not be entertained.
• The decision of the selection committee will be final.
• The appointment of the candidate will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Institute/ funding agency, particularly applicable to the said project, as and when required.
• The above position is purely temporary, and the offer may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of the tenure if performance is not deemed satisfactory.
• IIT Hyderabad reserves the right to cancel notice/modify the process at any time, at its discretion.
Last Date to Apply : 29.10.2025
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