Pharma Fellowship under the ANRF PAIR program at IIT-Bundelkhand University

Applications are invited from motivated and eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the research project titled “SAKSHAM – Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials,” sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the ANRF PAIR program (Hub - IITI–BU, Jhansi).

The project comprises three themes: Theme 1: Advanced Materials (AM); Theme 2: Environmental Sustainability and Energy (ESE); and Theme 3: Health and Medical Technologies (HMT). The project will be implemented at the hub institution, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, in collaboration with the spoke institution, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (U.P.). The workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements. The candidates will be recruited according to their suitability for the respective theme.

No of posts : 02 (AM-01 + ESE-01)

Eligibility : Post Graduation in Basic/Applied Sciences/ Engineering/ Pharmacy/ Technology (with 60% aggregate marks for GEN and 55% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates) from a UGC recognized University / Institute / Autonomous bodies + CSIR/UGC-NET (Including Assistant Professorship) or GATE/GPAT qualification

Desirable : PG in Science/Engineering & Technology, Conversant to Science Lab equipment handling, preparation of project reports, compendium, organizing technical sessions, experienced in making project presentations etc.

Expertise : Prior experience in basic techniques applied in Advanced Material, Health and Medical Technologies

Duration : Initially for six month, likely to continue further on performance basis. The fellowship may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of the tenure if performance to date is not deemed satisfactory.

Fellowship : Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + 10% HRA (as per norms)

Age Limit : As per the ANRF/DST norms

How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to send an application in prescribed format with updated CV and all relevant educational certificates properly scanned in a single pdf file to Dr. Lavkush Dwivedi, Spoke Coordinator, ANRF-PAIR Project, Bundelkhand University at lavkush@bujhansi.ac.in; anrf.pair@bujhansi.ac.in with the subject “Application for ANRF-PAIR Project JRF- Position” within 15 days from the date of publication of advertisement (Date- 21/09/2026).

The CV should include details of academic grades starting from the 10th standard onwards with details of the year of passing, institute/university/college, etc., hands-on experience, and nature of work if applicable. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.