- Investigating the role of platelet factor 4 and CXCR3 in dengue infection in mice with/without diabetes.
- Funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- Position is initially for 1 year, extendable based on project duration.
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đ Master's Degree
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Project Position
Regional Centre for Biotechnology
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Regional Centre for Biotechnology, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad, Haryana
Apply Deadline
05 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From âš37,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Desirable experience in dengue research, BSL2 virus handling, mice experiments, and advanced lab techniques. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- M.Sc. in Life Sciences or related natural science disciplines from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying degree.
- Must qualify through National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE.
- Alternatively, selection through national-level examinations conducted by central government departments/agencies like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.
- Desirable: Experience in working with dengue or any BSL2 level virus.
- Experience in handling mice, performing experiments (e.g., drug injection, blood/ organ sample collection), and techniques like flow cytometry, microscopy, western blot, and PCR analysis.
- Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying degree.
- Must qualify through National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE.
- Alternatively, selection through national-level examinations conducted by central government departments/agencies like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.
- Desirable: Experience in working with dengue or any BSL2 level virus.
- Experience in handling mice, performing experiments (e.g., drug injection, blood/ organ sample collection), and techniques like flow cytometry, microscopy, western blot, and PCR analysis.
âī¸ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email by 8th August 2026.
- Online interview scheduled for 10th August 2026 at 2:00 PM.
- Online interview scheduled for 10th August 2026 at 2:00 PM.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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đ Required Documents
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree certificate in Life Sciences.
- Certificate of National Level JRF eligibility test.
- Certificate of work experience from the concerned Principal Investigator.
- Certificate of National Level JRF eligibility test.
- Certificate of work experience from the concerned Principal Investigator.
đŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for the Project â JRF position?
Candidates must have an M.Sc. in Life Sciences or related natural science disciplines from a recognized university or equivalent, with at least 60% marks. Additionally, they should be selected through National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or through national-level examinations conducted by central government departments and agencies like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, or NISER.
Q.
What are the desirable qualifications for this position?
Desirable qualifications include experience working with dengue or any BSL2 level virus, training in mice handling and performing experiments (e.g., injecting drugs, collecting blood samples, and organs after sacrificing mice), and proficiency in techniques such as flow cytometry, microscopy, western blot, and PCR analysis. A certificate of related experience from the concerned principal investigator must be uploaded.
Q.
What is the duration of the Project â JRF position?
The position is initially for 1 year, with the possibility of extension until the duration of the project.
Q.
What is the emolument for the Project â JRF position?
The emolument is Rs. 37,000 per month, plus a 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Q.
How can I apply for the Project â JRF position?
Interested candidates should apply online by 5 August 2026, 5:00 PM. The application link is provided in the notification. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 8 August 2026, 5:00 PM via email to appear in an online interview scheduled for 10 August 2026 at 2:00 PM.