CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU
Neelakudi Campus,
Kangalancherry,
Thiruvarur- 610 101.
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Fellow (on contract) in a research
project entitled “Surveillance of Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns In Local
Hospitals And Communities Of Delta Districts Of Tamil Nadu" in reference to the sanction
letter for file number SAN/CSR/05/2025-26 dated 24.03.2026, by HEFA-CSR. Candidates
interested in applying must email the updated CV, along with copies of supporting documents,
as a single PDF attachment to “rkaushik@acad.cutn.ac.in” with the subject line “Advt. No.
CUTN/MICRO/KR/HEFA-2025-26/recruitment/1” on or before August 10th, 2026. The names
of the shortlisted candidates only will be communicated individually by email, along with
interview details.
Name of Position: Senior Research Fellow
Educational Background & Academic Standing:
An M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology,
Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
A minimum cumulative score of 65% (or an equivalent CGPA/CGPI) in the qualifying
degree.
Candidates with PhD degree from a recognized institution also may apply.
Research Experience & Achievements:
Preferably a minimum of 2 years of experience in an academic or research setting.
Must have cleared a national-level eligibility test such as GATE, NET, or an equivalent
examination.
Must have published at least one research article in an UGC approved/SCI/Scopus
journal.
Age Limit: Maximum of 32 years as of the application deadline (age relaxation applicable as
per institutional/government norms).
Desirable Skills: The applicant may be preferred if they have relevant experience in
antimicrobial resistance, phage therapy, NGS, whole genome sequencing, Sanger
sequencing, metagenomics, sequencing data analysis, sample collection and culturing
resistant pathogens.
Please apply, only if you have relevant experience in the areas mentioned above.
Fellowship/Remuneration: Consolidated pay of ₹42,000 only.
Initially for one year, and
extended for the next two years based on performance.
Note: Selected candidates for this position are eligible to apply for the regular Ph.D. program
in the Department of Microbiology, provided they meet the university's established
eligibility criteria and complete the required selection process.
PI: Dr. Kaushik Rajaram
Bio-nanomaterials and Phage lab
Department of Microbiology
CUTN, Thiruvarur
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