Advertisement for JRF position in CSIR Funded Project at SGPGIMS

Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, is a Super-Speciality teaching and training Medical Institution, situated to the Southeast of Lucknow city on Lucknow-Raebareli Road, and is nearly 12 Km from the main (Charbagh) railway station, Lucknow Airport and city center (Hazratganj). From the railway station, private buses (route 3) run to the Institute at short intervals. Alternatively, pre-paid auto-rickshaws taxis are also available for travel to the Institute.

Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF) -Life Sciences

Applications are invited for the project title “Investigation of PRUNEI mediated protein phosphorylation in brain development and neurological disorders” from the interested candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time bound research project for temporary period, purely on contractual basis as per the following details.

Number of Vacancy : 01 (One)
Project Title : Investigation of PRUNE 1 mediated protein phosphorylation in brain development and neurological disorders
Department : Department of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow - 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Project Tenure : 3 years (36 months)
Job Description : Research related tasks for the above-mentioned project title and publication in Indexed journals.

Essential Qualification : M.Sc., or equivalent degree in Life Sciences with minimum 55% of marks with research experience in molecular biology, cell culture and passing of NET/GATE test (as per CSIR Guidelines for Research Scheme/Sponsored Scheme
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Animal handling
Age Limit : 28 Yrs.
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. as per CSIR -HRDG norms.

How to apply
Interested candidates must apply with the following documents: (1) Application form in the prescribed format attached herewith and (2) Scanned copy of GATE/NET qualified certificate, (3) all the relevant documents (educational qualification, experience, first page of article publication if any). The soft copies of all the above documents (PDF Format) must be emailed to the Principal Investigator Dr. Anshika Srivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, e-mail ID : srivastavalabpgi@gmail.com with the subject line “Application for JRF under CSIR project” on or before 10 October 2025 up to 5.00 P.M.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email for an interview. No TA/DA will be paid.
• Preferences will be given to the candidate who is having good academic record, research potential and relevant experience. However, the selection of the candidate would be based on their performance in Interview. This position is immediate requirement.

Important Instructions for the Candidates
1. Please read the instructions carefully before filling the Application form.
2. Specify your age properly in years months and days.
4. Furnishing wrong Information will lead to rejection of candidature.
5. Please attach self-attested copies of age proof/certificates/consolidated mark sheets of Ph.D., UG & PG as applicable clearly indicating the marks/CGP A/grade achieved/equivalent certificates/experience letters/ scorecard of qualifying examinations (CS1R JRF NET/ GATE), publication details (front page only) if any etc., along with the duly tilled application form in Single PDF fde and email to srivastavalabpgi@gmail.com on or before 10th October 2025, 5:00 P.M.
6. For CSIR JRF NET/ GATE qualified candidates, please specify a valid score, year of passing, registration number and rank.
7. Experience should clearly specify the time duration, place of work and the position
8. Candidate should bring the hardcopy of the duly filled application along with self- attested documents, and original certificates during the time of interview.
9. Incomplete applications and without the documents, supporting your candidature will not be considered for short listing.
10. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email for an interview. No TA/DA will be paid.
11. The date and venue of the Interview and other details will be sent to the shortlisted candidates by e-mail.
12. The above post is entirely temporary and can be terminated with one-month. Accommodation at the institute campus will not be provided TA/DA will not be payable. Director reserve the right to cancel the advertisement/ selection without assigning any reasons.