Department of Microbiology
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi
Project code: P-14/0820
Ref. no. IMS/BHU/MICRO/2026/ Date: 13Feb2026
Project name: Development of innovative Diagnostics for Fungal Diseases in India: Addressing a
Neglected Public Health Concern
Funding Agency: PM-ABHIM, ICMR
Venue: 1st Floor Department of Microbiology, IMS, BHU, Varanasi
Subject: Recruitment for the following post on a purely temporary basis in Extramural Research under
the above-mentioned Project.
Applications in the prescribed format are invited for the following posts on a purely temporary basis
for the Extramural Research Project titled "Development of innovative Diagnostics for Fungal
Diseases in India: Addressing a Neglected Public Health Concern" under Principal Investigator Prof.
Ragini Tilak, Professor, Department of Microbiology, IMS, BHU Varanasi as per the details given
below:
Vacancy I
Name of the Project Post Project Research Scientist-I (NM)
Number of the Post 01 (UR)
Minimum Essential Qualification Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG
degrees. PhD in
microbiology will be given preference.
Desirable Qualification PHD in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology.
Microbiology lab
experience preferably in area of Mycology.
Key Responsibilities Responsible for overseeing fungal conventional and
molecular diagnostics. Key responsibilities include
specimen handling, fungal culture, molecular testing, and
antifungal susceptibility testing. The individual must be
willing for field work including overseeing search and
data analysis for neglected fungal diseases in villages of
Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The individual will also support
training, sample processing and coordination with the
strain repository team, Field supervision & travel.
Consolidated Remuneration Rs. 56000 + 20% HRA/month
Tenure 11 Months (extendable, till project continues as per
performance)
Age Limit 35 years (Age relaxation will be as per Govt. rules)
Reporting Date & Time 09/03/26 at 9:00 Department of Microbiology IMS BHU
Varanasi-221005
Vacancy II
Name of project Post Project Technical Support-I
Number of Posts 01 (UR)
Minimum Essential
Qualification
12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/BSc MLT) + 5 year
experience in relevant subject OR field or three years Graduate
degree in relevant subject + 2 year experience in relevant
subject & field travel.
Desirable Qualification MSc Microbiology with lab experience preferably in area of
Medical Mycology.
Key Responsibilities: Data entry, Lab testing and analysis including specimen
handling, fungal culture, slide preparation, antifungal
susceptibility testing & molecular diagnostics, sample
tracking, establishment and maintaining connections with local
institutions for sample referral and diagnostics.
Consolidated Remuneration : Rs. 20,000 + 20% HRA/month
Tenure 11 Months
Age Limit 30years(extendable as per performance)
Reporting Date & Time 9
th March 2026 at 9.00 AM
Vacancy III
Name of project Post Project Technical Support-II (Field Staff)
Number of Posts 02 (UR)
Minimum Essential
Qualification
12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/BSc MLT) + 5 year
experience in relevant subject OR field or three years Graduate
degree in relevant subject + 2 year experience in relevant
subject.
Desirable Qualification Experience in field work and collection data for Microbiology
Laboratory. Extensive field travel
Key Responsibilities Field training, community outreach, coordination with ASHA
workers, Follow-up coordination for sample transport and
patient revisit scheduling, local connections build up, data
entry and specimen handling. The job includes field work in
the villages of Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Consolidated Remuneration Rs. 20,000 + 20% HRA/month
Tenure: 11Months
Age Limit 28 years (as per Govt. rules) (extendable as per performance)
Reporting Date & Time 9
th March 2026 at 9.00 AM
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