Department of Biotechnology
DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JALANDHAR
GT Road Bypass,
Jalandhar-144008, Punjab
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
to work in the Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG)-Anusandhan National Research Foundation
(ANRF)-funded project vide sanction order no. ANRF/IRG/2024/001194/LS.
Title of the project: Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Rhamnolipid
Derivatives: A Promising Approach to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Duration of the project: 3 Years
The appointment will be on a purely temporary basis, and periodic performance evaluations will
be conducted throughout the tenure.
Fellowship amount: Rs. 37000/- + 20% HRA as per institute/project norms.
Eligibility requirements: GATE/NET qualified in the relevant discipline. M.Tech/M.Sc/B.Tech
in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Environmental Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences or
related branch/allied areas from a reputed University/Institute in India with 1st class/division in
their UG and PG degrees.
Desirable Knowledge: Candidates with knowledge in biosurfactant synthesis (especially
rhamnolipids) and expertise in chemical modification to enhance bioactivity, along with peerreviewed publications in relevant areas, will be preferred.
Age Limit: Below 32 years.
Job Profile:
In this project, the selected candidate will be working on the following
1) Synthesis and modification of bioactive compounds, focusing on enhancing antimicrobial
properties.
2) Optimization of experimental conditions and characterization using standard spectroscopic
and chromatographic techniques.
3) Biological evaluation, including antimicrobial and cytotoxicity assays against relevant
microbial strains.
4) Computational analysis to study molecular interactions and support experimental findings.
5) Preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts, and exploration of potential
applications of the developed compounds.
How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria may send their applications in the prescribed
format, along with a cover letter and a detailed CV (as a single PDF file) including educational
qualifications, research experience, and publications (if any), within 20 days of publishing this
advertisement to the following email: meenass@nitj.ac.in
Please write Subject line: "Application for JRF under IRG-ANRF-funded project"
Note:
The appointment of the Project staff will be purely temporary/ad-hoc/contractual basis and valid for the period mentioned above or until the services are required by the Project PI, whichever is earlier.
The services of the project staff will be liable to termination at any time without any notice
and without assigning any reason.
The appointment shall be specifically for the aforesaid project, and staff members will not have any claim/right to any post in the Institute.
Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the
interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and as per the project requirements.
The last date of submission of the online application is within 20 days of publishing this advertisement
Hard copies of the application form and documents are not required to apply for the post. However, the selected candidate is required to bring all original documents along with them for verification at the time of joining.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be called to appear for the interview, and no other
communications in this regard will be entertained.
The interview schedule information will be communicated via email only, as provided by the candidate in their application. The interview will be conducted in a hybrid mode (online or offline).
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