DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW
LUCKNOW
Applications are invited for one (01) Senior Research Assistant (SRA) position in the UPCST
sponsored research project titled “DNA barcoding of metazoan parasites infecting clown knifefish
Chitala chitala (Hamilton, 1822), the state fish of Uttar Pradesh, India".
The project is funded by the Council of Science & Technology (CST), Uttar Pradesh (Ref.
No. CST/D/Biotech-1298 dated 25.08.2025) and awarded to Dr. Amit Tripathi, Department of
Zoology, University of Lucknow.
Essential qualification:
1. M. Sc. (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the research project with
2. Two years of research experience as evident from published papers.
3. Resident of Uttar Pradesh
Desirable qualification:
1. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated experience in DNA/RNA
extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR and handling of parasites/microorganisms
Age limit
Upper age limit: 32 years as on 1st April 2025
Emoluments
₹25,000/month (first two years) and ₹28,000/month (third year).
Tenure
Three years from the project start date, subject to satisfactory performance; coterminous with the
project.
How to apply
Submission: Eligible candidates should email/submit their application on plain paper with a
passport size photograph, academic details, copies of relevant certificates, and contact information
(email and phone).
Last date: Within 7 days of publication on the University of Lucknow website.
Email for correspondence: tripathi_amit@lkouniv.ac.in
Selection process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited via email on November 10, 2025 for an in-person interview.
No TA/DA will be paid.
For general terms and conditions, please visit: www.cstup.org
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