CSIR Fellowship at Institute of Nano Science and Technology

Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time bound research project for a temporary period, purely on contractual basis as per the following details.

Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Number of Vacancy : 01
Project Title : Dual BBB and Glioma Targeting Chimeric-Peptide Decorated- Anisotropic Gold NanoRoses For Combined Chemo, Photo and RNAi ShRNA Mediated Therapy in Glioblastoma
Principal Investigator : Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda
Project Tenure : 3 Years

Job Description : Experience in peptide synthesis, pharmaceutical formulation development, molecular biology, cell culture handling, animal handling, biosensing, drug delivery, neurobiology

Essential Qualification : The applicants should hold a M.Sc. degree in Life Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bio-medical engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology and other related areas/B.S. 4 years programme /BPharm/Integrated BS-MS/BE/BTech or equivalent degree with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE/GPAT test.

Age Limit : 28 Years

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. + HRA (as per the norms of funding agency)

Duration : Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate and availability of funds till the project end.

General Terms and Conditions
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum till the completion of the project whichever is earlier. The position is co- terminus with the project.
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis. The position is co- terminus with the project.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented along with the self-attested photocopies of these documents at the time of interview.
• Only Indian citizens are eligible for research fellowship/associateship.
• The award of fellowship/associateship does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR or at the Institution where he/she is working.
• If a Fellow/Associate is reported to have been lacking in his or her research assignment, the fellowship/associateship is liable to be terminated by CSIR.

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through email to appear in the interview and no other communication in this regard will be entertained. Completed applications in the prescribed format / CV with the copy of documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials as annexed should reach to address panda.jyotib12@gmail.com by 13.10.2026 via email attachment (complete one combined PDF).

Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda, Scientist – E
Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST),
Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar- 140306, Punjab
E-mail: panda.jyotib12@gmail.com