- Recruitment for Project Associate-II and Senior Project Associate under the project titled 'Polyphosphate signalling in microbial pathogenesis and host immunity'.
- Positions are initially for 1 year, extendable based on annual performance evaluations.
- Principal Investigator: Dr. C.V. Srikanth, Professor.
- Focus on research in gut inflammation, microbial pathogenesis, and host immunity mechanisms.
RCB
🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Ph.D.
Project Associate-II and Senior Project Associate Positions
Regional Centre for Biotechnology
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Regional Centre for Biotechnology, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad, Haryana
Apply Deadline
27 Jul 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹28,000 - ₹42,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Project Associate-II: 2 years of research and development experience. - Senior Project Associate: 4 years of research and development experience OR a doctoral degree. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any category. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- For Project Associate-II: Master’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences/MVSc or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognized university.
- For Project Associate-II: Minimum 2 years of research and development experience in industrial, academic, or scientific organizations.
- For Senior Project Associate: Master’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences/MVSc or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognized university.
- For Senior Project Associate: Minimum 4 years of research and development experience in industrial, academic, or scientific organizations OR a Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized university.
- Desirable: Prior research experience in gut inflammation, handling microbes, gut pathogens, murine colitis models, cell culture, and human patient specimen handling.
- Desirable: Experience in inflammation-related assays, molecular biology techniques, gene cloning, confocal microscopy, mass-spectrometry, protein purification, computational analysis, and biochemical assays.
- For Project Associate-II: Minimum 2 years of research and development experience in industrial, academic, or scientific organizations.
- For Senior Project Associate: Master’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences/MVSc or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognized university.
- For Senior Project Associate: Minimum 4 years of research and development experience in industrial, academic, or scientific organizations OR a Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized university.
- Desirable: Prior research experience in gut inflammation, handling microbes, gut pathogens, murine colitis models, cell culture, and human patient specimen handling.
- Desirable: Experience in inflammation-related assays, molecular biology techniques, gene cloning, confocal microscopy, mass-spectrometry, protein purification, computational analysis, and biochemical assays.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for an online interview.
- Interview date: 29th July 2026, 10:00 AM onwards.
- Selection will be based on interview performance and academic/research background.
- Interview date: 29th July 2026, 10:00 AM onwards.
- Selection will be based on interview performance and academic/research background.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled application form.
- Copies of educational certificates (degrees, mark sheets).
- Experience certificates from previous employers.
- Proof of NET/GATE or equivalent national-level examination qualification (if applicable).
- Research publications or project reports (if any).
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving License).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Copies of educational certificates (degrees, mark sheets).
- Experience certificates from previous employers.
- Proof of NET/GATE or equivalent national-level examination qualification (if applicable).
- Research publications or project reports (if any).
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving License).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photographs.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any category.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the duration of the Project Associate-II and Senior Project Associate positions?
The positions are initially for 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on annual evaluations until the duration of the project.
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for the Senior Project Associate position?
A Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/MVSc or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized university, along with 4 years of research and development experience in Industrial, Academic, or Science and Technology Organizations. Alternatively, a Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology/Pharma/MD/MS is also acceptable.
Q.
What are the desirable qualifications for these positions?
Candidates with a strong academic background and prior research experience in gut inflammation are preferred. This includes experience in handling microbes, gut pathogens, murine models of colitis, cell culture, inflammation-related assays, molecular biology techniques, gene cloning, confocal microscopy, and mass spectrometry.
Q.
What is the salary structure for these positions?
For Project Associate-II, the salary is ₹35,000 per month plus 27% HRA if qualified through NET/GATE or equivalent. For non-NET/GATE qualified candidates, it is ₹28,000 per month plus 27% HRA. Senior Project Associates receive ₹42,000 per month plus 27% HRA.
Q.
How can I apply for these positions?
Interested candidates should apply online by 27th July 2026, 5:00 PM, and upload all relevant certificates along with the filled application form. Links for online applications are provided for both positions.