- ACTREC announces a grant-in-aid project under DBT-BIRAC Biomanufacturing initiative to establish a 'Bio-Artificial Intelligence Hub' for developing a protein vaccine prototype within 18 months.
- The project involves AI/ML-enabled design of biologics and interdisciplinary collaboration between oncologists and innovators from ACTREC and MEDVOLT AI.
- Positions are project-based for a duration of two years with potential extension based on performance.
- Research Associate will focus on cloning, protein expression, purification, enzyme characterization, and structure analysis in collaboration with AI teams.
- Junior Research Fellow will handle cloning, protein expression, optimization, scaling up, purification, and enzyme activity assays.
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🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Ph.D.
Research Associate & Junior Research Fellow Positions under Bio-Artificial Intelligence Hubs
Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC)
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) (ACTREC) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹46,990 - ₹73,660 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Research Associate**: Minimum 2 years in enzymology, molecular cloning, protein purification, and biophysical characterization. - **Junior Research Fellow**: Experience in cloning, protein expression, purification, and enzyme activity assays. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- **Research Associate**: PhD in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Structural Biology with minimum 2 years of experience in enzymology, molecular cloning, recombinant protein purification, and biophysical characterization.
- **Junior Research Fellow**: Master’s degree in Life Science or M.Tech in Biotechnology (with Biochemistry/Biophysics) and 1-year M.Sc. degrees are not eligible. Must have experience in cloning, protein expression, purification, and enzyme activity assays.
- **Junior Research Fellow**: Master’s degree in Life Science or M.Tech in Biotechnology (with Biochemistry/Biophysics) and 1-year M.Sc. degrees are not eligible. Must have experience in cloning, protein expression, purification, and enzyme activity assays.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting may involve a written examination if 10-20 candidates apply, as per Principal Investigator’s discretion.
- Final selection will be based on interview performance.
- Final selection will be based on interview performance.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Recent CV and passport-size photograph.
- Original and xerox copies of educational qualifications, work experience certificates, and Aadhaar Card as ID proof.
- Original and xerox copies of educational qualifications, work experience certificates, and Aadhaar Card as ID proof.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the walk-in interview date for the Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow positions at ACTREC?
The walk-in interview is scheduled for Monday, 07th September 2026.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Research Associate position at ACTREC?
The maximum age limit for the Research Associate position is 40 years.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Junior Research Fellow position under the Bio-Artificial Intelligence Hubs project?
There is 1 vacancy available for the Junior Research Fellow position.
Q.
What is the consolidated salary for the Research Associate position at ACTREC?
The consolidated salary for the Research Associate position is Rs. 73,660 per month.
Q.
Is there an application fee for applying to the ACTREC recruitment under advertisement number ACTREC/ADVT/174/2026?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for this recruitment.