🔒 Closed 🎓 Master's Degree

Junior Research Fellow and Research Assistant Positions

Centre of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences (CBCS), Senate Campus, University of Allahabad
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Apply Deadline
06 Sep 2026
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📋 Recruitment Overview
Organization Centre of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences (CBCS), Senate Campus, University of Allahabad (CBCS)
Job Category Other
Eligibility Qualification Master's Degree (masters-degree)
Number of Vacancies 2 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale ₹20,000 - ₹37,000 Per Month
Gender Eligibility both
Experience Required Experience in computer-based behavioral experiments, functional neuroimaging, and fMRI data analysis is required.
Application Fee - No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
📄 Details & Description
- Recruitment for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 1 Research Assistant (RA) under the project titled 'Mechanisms underlying the age-related shifts in emotional goals and its relationship with structural and functional changes in the brain'.
- Project funded by the Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an MSc degree in Cognitive Science or a related discipline (Neuroscience, Psychology).
- Experience in conducting computer-based behavioral experiments and functional neuroimaging is required.
- Experience with fMRI data acquisition and analysis is mandatory.
- Proficiency in platforms like E-Prime, Psychopy, MATLAB, and R is required.
- Knowledge of conversational Hindi is necessary.
- For the JRF position, a valid NET qualification is mandatory.
- Desirable: Experience working with elderly populations.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on academic qualifications, experience, and interview performance.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Updated CV.
- Relevant supporting documents (academic certificates, experience letters, etc.).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many vacancies are available for Junior Research Fellow and Research Assistant positions at CBCS?
There is 1 vacancy for Junior Research Fellow and 1 vacancy for Research Assistant, totaling 2 positions.
Q. What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow and Research Assistant positions at CBCS?
The last date to apply is September 6, 2026.
Q. What is the salary for the Junior Research Fellow position at CBCS?
The salary for the Junior Research Fellow position is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA (as applicable) as per DST norms.
Q. What is the salary for the Research Assistant position at CBCS?
The salary for the Research Assistant position is Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA (as applicable) as per DST norms.
Q. Where should I send my application for the Junior Research Fellow and Research Assistant positions?
Applications should be sent via email to puneet@cbcs.ac.in with a CC to bhoomika@cbcs.ac.in.