SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
MADURAI - 625 021
RECRUITMENT
NOTIFICATION File no: MoES/ PAMC/DOM/220/2023 (E-16419) dated: 26.08.2025
Applications are invited from interested candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow
and Technical Assistant available in the Department of Molecular Microbiology, School of
Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai to work in a research grant titled
“Exploration of biological sources of Deep Sea for bioactive metabolites to combat
Antimicrobial resistance: molecular insights on inhibitory mechanisms against multiple
drug resistant bacterial strains” sanctioned by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), New
Delhi.
1 Name of the Post Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Technical Assistant (TA)
2 Number of posts JRF - 02 and TA - 01
3 Qualification
Qualification for JRF: M.Sc. (with at least 60% marks) in
Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Genomic Sciences,
Biochemistry. CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ GATE or Equivalent
National Eligibility Test qualification is desirable.
Qualification for TA: B.Sc in Life Sciences with experience
4 Fellowship
(as per DST norms)
i) JRF- Rs. 37,000 + HRA/p.m. to the candidates who are
qualified through the National Eligibility Test
ii) JRF- Rs. 25,000 + HRA/p.m. to the non-NET candidates
iii) Technical Assistant - Rs. 20,000 + HRA/p.m.
5 Duration 2 years or Co-terminus with the project
6 Selection Process 1) Written test, 2) Personal Interview and 3) Document
verification. The engagement is purely on a temporary basis.
Dispersal of the fellowship is contingent on the release of the grant from MoES
Interested eligible candidates may apply by sending their detailed CV (hard copy) with
appropriate documents of their education and experience by post on or before September 15th,
2025. Selected candidates for the JRF position should register for Ph.D at Madurai Kamaraj
University.
Please note that No TA and DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Applications can be sent to the following address:
Dr. P. Varalakshmi
Principal Investigator – MOES Project
Department of Molecular Microbiology
School of Biotechnology
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai - 625021.
Email: pvlakshmi.biotech@mkuniversity.ac.in
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