CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB, BATHINDA
(Established vide Act No. 25 (2009) of Parliament)
Advt. No: PRO–349 (2026) Dated on: 07/07/2026
PROJECT RECRUITMENT NOTICE
Applications in the prescribed format are invited from Indian citizens for the following purely DBT-sponsored project-based temporary positions:
Title of the Project: Mining and Functional Characterisation of glycosyltransferase involved in C-glycosylation of Flavone in Pearl Millet using the Crispr-Cas9 technology for Human Health Benefits.
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Project Duration: 36 months
NAME OF THE POST: JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
Monthly Emoluments : ₹ 37000/- per month + 9% HRA
Term of engagement: Initially for one year, extendable annually up to a maximum total duration of three (03) years or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier, subject to satisfactory performance.
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Biotechnology, Botany, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a relevant allied field of Life Sciences from a recognized University/Institute.
Note: Candidates must have cleared National Eligibility Tests like CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship/Category 3), GATE, or national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies (such as DBT-BET, ICMR, DST, etc.) as mandated by DBT rules.
Desirable Qualification: Prior hands-on laboratory experience in plant tissue culture, vector construction, molecular cloning, or CRISPR-Cas9 mediated genome editing. Familiarity with computational tools for sequence mining, phylogenetic analysis, and molecular dynamics of glycosyltransferases. Possession of at least one research publication in a peer-reviewed Science Citation Index (SCI) journal.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications in the prescribed format may be sent to the Principal Investigator on email ID vinay@cup.edu.in on or before the last date. Further, applicants need to bring application forms along with testimonials during the interview.
LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: 17th July, 2026
ATE OF INTERVIEW : 20th July 2026; 11:00 AM
VENUE OF THE INTERVIEW : Department of Botany Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
Application Form: Click Here
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