- Position under the sponsored project 'Manipulating the Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) to Enhance the Efficacy of CAR T Cells' funded by ANRF.
- Tenure: Contract for one year or until project completion (till 01.07.2028), whichever is shorter.
- Role involves assisting in CAR-T cell generation, epigenetic modifications, and related experimental work.
- No hostel/housing facility provided for selected candidates.
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🎓 Master's Degree
Junior Research Fellow (Project) - CAR-T Cell Research
National Institute of Immunology
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi
Apply Deadline
11 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Immunology (NII) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - Application fee: Rs. 100/- (demand draft payable to Director, NII or via UPI/Paytm/PhonePe to account: Director, NII/Account No. 1484101001636/IFSC: CNRB0001484). - Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates are exempted from payment (subject to documentary proof submission). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biotechnology, Life Science, or related fields.
- NET-JRF or equivalent National-Level fellowship examination qualification is desirable.
- Essential skills: Cell culture (T cell cultures, lentiviral vectors), Flow Cytometry (including FlowJo data analysis), Molecular Biology (PCR, DNA extraction, cloning), and familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 or other gene editing tools.
- NET-JRF or equivalent National-Level fellowship examination qualification is desirable.
- Essential skills: Cell culture (T cell cultures, lentiviral vectors), Flow Cytometry (including FlowJo data analysis), Molecular Biology (PCR, DNA extraction, cloning), and familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 or other gene editing tools.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview (offline/online mode).
- Selection based on qualifications, experience, and interview performance.
- Selection based on qualifications, experience, and interview performance.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Prescribed application format (as per notification).
- Complete Curriculum Vitae with experimental expertise and list of publications.
- Names and contact details of three referees.
- Attested copies of all certificates (to be submitted at the time of interview).
- Documentary proof for category (SC/ST/OBC/PH) if applicable.
- Complete Curriculum Vitae with experimental expertise and list of publications.
- Names and contact details of three referees.
- Attested copies of all certificates (to be submitted at the time of interview).
- Documentary proof for category (SC/ST/OBC/PH) if applicable.
💳 Application Fee Details
- Application fee: Rs. 100/- (demand draft payable to Director, NII or via UPI/Paytm/PhonePe to account: Director, NII/Account No. 1484101001636/IFSC: CNRB0001484).
- Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates are exempted from payment (subject to documentary proof submission).
- Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates are exempted from payment (subject to documentary proof submission).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow (Project) position at NII?
The last date for receipt of applications is 11th September 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the Junior Research Fellow (Project) recruitment at NII?
Yes, the application fee is Rs. 100/- (exempted for Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates with valid documentary proof).
Q.
What is the tenure period for the Junior Research Fellow (Project) position?
The position is tenable till 01.07.2028 or for one year, whichever is shorter.
Q.
What are the essential skills required for the Junior Research Fellow (Project) role?
Essential skills include cell culture (T cells, lentiviral vectors), flow cytometry (including FlowJo analysis), molecular biology (PCR, DNA extraction, cloning), and familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 or other gene editing tools.
Q.
Where will the interview for the Junior Research Fellow (Project) position be conducted?
The interview mode (offline/online) will be communicated to shortlisted candidates; no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.