Department of Biotechnology
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad
Prayagraj – 211004 (India)
Advertisement No.: 75/BT/2025-26 Dated: 22.09.2025
Advertisement for the Post of Junior Research Assistant (JRA) (On Contract)
Applications are invited from Indian nationals who are residents of Uttar Pradesh for the post
of Junior Research Assistant (on contract) in a research project entitled “Evolving Perspectives
of Exosomal miRNA-182-3p in Gallbladder Cancer Diagnostics” as per the sanction letter
no. CST/ D-1185, dated 22/08/2025, sponsored by Council of Science & Technology U.P.
(CSTUP). The duly completed application (soft copy in any form) on prescribed format along
with scanned copies of supporting documents must reach to email id: gkpatel@mnnit.ac.in
(Dr. Girijesh K. Patel, Department of Biotechnology, MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, U.P.) with
the subject of the email as “Application for JRA position (on contract)” on or before
12/10/2025, 05:00 PM (IST).
Description and Objectives of the Project: The proposed work aims to confirm the
expression of miR-182-3p in gallbladder cancer patient tissue samples using different
techniques. Furthermore, it seeks to determine the presence of miR-182-3p in exosomes
derived from patient blood and urine samples to explore its potential as a non-invasive
biomarker for gallbladder cancer. In addition, the study will investigate the association of miR182-3p with different molecular pathways to elucidate its role in gallbladder cancer
progression.
The position is purely temporary, co-terminus with the project, and will be governed by the
Project Guidelines of Council of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh, and rules & regulations
of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Essential Qualifications: BE/B.Tech/M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology/Lifesciences/
Bioinformatics, M. Pharm./ M.V.Sc. or equivalent with First Division. The candidate must be
a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
Desirable Experience: Lab exposure to molecular biology, DNA/RNA isolation, cDNA
synthesis, PCR, qRT-PCR, SDS-PAGE, Western blot assay, etc.
Fellowship: Rs. 25,000.00 per month (for first 2 Years) and 28000 per month for 3rd year
(Consolidated)
Other Benefits: Accommodation may be provided as per the availability and the Institute
norms. Candidate selected for the JRA may register for Ph.D. if the eligibility conditions
(NET/GATE) as set by the institute are met by him/her. Facility of yearly leave, carryover
leave, medical benefits, etc., may be available as per applicable rules of the project staff.
Age Limit: 28 years on the 1st April of the year 2025 (The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5
years in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates)
Tenure of Appointment: Appointment will be made on a contract basis for a period of one
year initially, which may be extended depending on the performance evaluation on a yearly
basis till the end of the project.
Note:
1. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents, and
photographs submitted.
2. The Institute reserves the right to accept applications at any time and consider candidates of
exceptional credentials without applications.
3. Qualification and experience may be relaxed by the Institute at any point in time for
otherwise exceptional candidates. Mere possession of the prescribed qualification does not
ensure that the candidate will be called for an Interview. The Candidates will be shortlisted
on the basis of merit and the need for the project.
4. Shortlisted Candidates will be informed by email about the interview date. So, the candidate
must provide a valid email ID in their applications.
5. Shortlisted candidates have to present themselves for the interview on the interview date
with an updated CV, publications, if any, and original and attested photocopies of mark
sheets/ certificates in support of their academic qualifications.
6. Applicants in employment (private, government, or any other organization) are required to
submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer at the time of interview.
7. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Name of Principal Investigator: Dr. Girijesh K Patel,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Biotechnology,
Institute address: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
Allahabad Prayagraj- 211004, U.P., India.
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