Central University of Rajasthan
Department of Microbiology,
School of Life Sciences
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the DBT- New
Delhi (Govt. of India) sponsored research project entitled "Modulating bio-photolytic pathways and
integrating one-step multi-enzymatic pre-treatment of fermentative biomass in microalgal system for
enhanced hydrogen production" at the Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan,
Bandarsindri, Ajmer, Rajasthan. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The
position is initially available for one year, which may be extendable based on the candidate's performance
on a yearly basis.
Name of the position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF).
Essential Qualifications
• The applicant must have a Master's degree in the relevant branch of Science/ Technology or equivalent
with a CGPA not below 6.5 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks (where CGPA is not awarded). Freshers
and highly motivated, research-oriented candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidate should have cleared UGC/CSIR-NET, GATE, or any other national-level exam conducted
by national agencies like DBT, DST, ICAR, ICMR, DAE, MHRD, DRDO, IIT, IISER, etc.
• Relevant hands-on laboratory experience and a strong background in the area of fermentative biomass
in microalgae, biocatalysis, molecular biology, and biochemistry are encouraged to apply.
• Research experience in the relevant area, supported by publications in high-impact peer-reviewed
international journals, would be a plus.
Fellowship: As per DBT rules. (INR 37,000/- pm (consolidated)+HRA)
Duration: One year (May be extendable based on performance)
HOW TO APPLY: The candidates interested in the above area of research and for the above post may
send their application in the prescribed form (format attached) with complete information and attachments
(self-attested, scanned copy of certificates/documents/degree/award) along with latest CV to the
undersigned in soft copy via email to pradeepverma@curaj.ac.in as a single pdf document before
15.06.2026.
Address:
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Verma (PI)
Professor, Department of Microbiology
Central University of Rajasthan
Bandarsindri, Kishangarh 305817,
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Email: pradeepverma@curaj.ac.in
Last date for receipt of application form (hard & soft copies): 15.06.2026.
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