Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under ANRF-funded Project

- Applications invited for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Department of Biological Sciences at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus.
- Project title: 'Development of Enhanced Fermentative Enzyme Production through Synthetic Biology for Biorefinery Applications'.
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Sonal Ayakar.
- Research areas: Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, and Synthetic Biology.
- Project duration: 24 months.
- Fellowship amount: ₹37,000 per month (20% HRA applicable as per norms).
- Selected candidate may apply for PhD program at BITS Pilani (subject to institute rules).
- Hostel accommodation provided subject to availability and institute rules.

- Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc.) OR Graduate/Post Graduate in Professional Course (Engineering and Technology: Biotechnology, Biochemical, Bioprocess, Chemical, Food Technology, Pharmacy, etc.).
- Candidates must be selected through one of the following:
- National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE.
- National level examinations conducted by central government departments/agencies (DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.).
- Desirable: Knowledge of microbial fermentation, basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, DNA sequencing, protein analysis, electrophoresis), enzyme kinetics, and chromatographic analysis.

- Preliminary shortlisting based on application form and telephonic conversation within one week of application deadline.
- Final interview conducted via email notification to shortlisted candidates.
- No TA/DA provided for personal interview.

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