School of Environmental Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi-110067
Position available for Project Associate – I
Last date of receipt of applications: 24th October 2025
Applications are invited for the position of Project Associate–I under a project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, through the Prime Minister’s Early Career Research Grant (PM ECRG) scheme, as per the details given below:
Title of the project: “Sustainable Remediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil with Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria and Napier Grass: Molecular Mechanisms and Biotechnological Approaches”
Name of the Post: Project Associate-I
No. of Vacancy: 01
Age as of last date of application: Maximum 30 years* (as on 30-10-2025)
*Age relaxation for 5yrs for SC/ST/ Physically Handicapped
Qualifications/ Experience:
Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification:
a) Hands on experience with microbiology and molecular biology techniques; plant-microbe interaction experiments; biomass valorization, etc.
b) Experience in R&D in academic institutions or industry etc.
c) JRF-NET qualified
Fellowship per month (Consolidated): (i) ₹ 37,000/- + HRA per month for candidates qualified in CSIR-UGCNET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or equivalent
(ii) ₹ 30,000/- + HRA per month for those who do not fall under category (i)
• Interested candidates must send their application in the
enclosed proforma as a single PDF file, along with all supporting documents, to the Principal Investigator (PI):
Dr. Kumar Pranaw through email at
anrfsesjnu@gmail.com (with subject line
“Application for ANRF PM ECRG – PA-I_Candidate Name”).
• Application will be accepted ONLY in the given proforma.
Terms & Conditions:
• The position is purely temporary and will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum period of three years. The position is co-terminus with the project.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the in-person interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Dr. Kumar Pranaw
(Principal Investigator), ANRF Project
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