- Project ID: N/E/FST/2025/0156 – Research on Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (PHGG) Based Composite Flour for glycaemic and metabolic health using in-vitro, ex-vivo, and in-vivo rodent models.
- Duration: 6 months (co-terminus with project timeline).
- Location: Not specified in the notification (check official website for posting details).
- Key Focus Areas: Product development, analytical characterization (FTIR, DSC, GPC), shelf-life studies, in-vitro/ex-vivo/in-vivo assays, and metabolic parameter monitoring in diabetic rodent models.
- Collaborative Role: Contribute to documentation, data reporting, and project deliverables, including potential publications.
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🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Ph.D.
Senior Research Fellow in Food Science & Nutrition
National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Not specified (check official notification for posting details)
Apply Deadline
02 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) (NIFTEM) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹42,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | • Minimum Years: 2, Desirable: True, Specific Areas: ['Laboratory animal handling (in-vivo/ex-vivo models)', 'Research in food science, nutrition, or metabolic health'] |
| Application Fee | • Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, Biochemistry, Toxicology, or allied sciences (e.g., Biochemistry, Food Chemistry).
- Desirable Qualifications:
- PhD in the mentioned discipline with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory animal handling (in-vivo/ex-vivo models).
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R) and MS Office.
- Fluency in Hindi and English (communication skills preferred).
- Desirable Qualifications:
- PhD in the mentioned discipline with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory animal handling (in-vivo/ex-vivo models).
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R) and MS Office.
- Fluency in Hindi and English (communication skills preferred).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on academic qualifications, experience, and project relevance.
- Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited. No TA/DA provided for interviews.
- Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited. No TA/DA provided for interviews.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (relaxation for women/SC/ST/OBC/differently abled: 5 years age relaxation)
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned self-attested copies of:
- Master’s degree certificate and mark sheets.
- PhD certificate (if applicable) and publication proofs.
- Experience certificate (if applicable).
- Proof of age (e.g., birth certificate, 10th-grade certificate).
- Caste certificate (if claiming relaxation).
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photograph.
- Master’s degree certificate and mark sheets.
- PhD certificate (if applicable) and publication proofs.
- Experience certificate (if applicable).
- Proof of age (e.g., birth certificate, 10th-grade certificate).
- Caste certificate (if claiming relaxation).
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photograph.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Senior Research Fellow position at NIFTEM?
The application deadline for the Senior Research Fellow (Project ID: N/E/FST/2025/0156) is 02 October 2026.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for this Senior Research Fellow role?
The maximum age limit is 35 years, with a relaxation of 5 years for women, SC, ST, OBC, and differently-abled candidates as per Government of India rules.
Q.
Is a PhD mandatory for the Senior Research Fellow position?
No, a PhD is desirable but not mandatory. A Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, or allied sciences is the essential qualification.
Q.
What is the salary for the Senior Research Fellow role?
The monthly salary is ₹42,000 + 10% House Rent Allowance (HRA), or co-terminus with the project duration, whichever is earlier.
Q.
How will shortlisted candidates be notified for the interview?
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email with the interview date and time. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.