Cytogenetics Laboratory,
Department of Zoology,
Institute of Science
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi 221005
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DBT-funded research Project
Project Title: To Decipher the Molecular Link Between Neural Stem Cell Size and Fate in the Drosophila CNS, Project
File Number : BT/PR59779/BMS/85/1290/2025,
Project duration: Three years,
Project PI: Richa Arya,
PI Research
Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=03nbmx4AAAAJ&hl=en
A. Research Associate (@58000/- + 18% HRA for three years)
Number of Post:1
Nature of the post: Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
Work profile: Perform project-related genetic and molecular biology experiments on Drosophila and analyze scRNAseq and RNA-seq data.
Desirable: Knowledge of advanced genetics and molecular biology, handling Drosophila, and R programming is
highly desirable. The applicant should have published research work in peer-reviewed journals.
Eligibility: Ph.D. in Zoology/ Life Sciences/Developmental Biology or a related discipline from a reputed
University/Institution.
Age : 40 years (Age relaxation SC/ST/OBC Physically Handicapped/Female for the GOI rules) as on the date of
interview.
B. Lab Assistant (20000+18% HRA for three years)
Number of Post: 1
Nature of the post: Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
Work profile: Responsible for maintaining Drosophila stocks, setting up fly crosses, and preparing key lab reagents.
Eligibility: Graduate, diploma/degree in life science subjects.
Upper age limit is 35 years, relaxable for 5 years for
SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates; upper age limit may also be relaxed for the duration of earlier
work in a project/scheme in B.H.U. as per the University rules. All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be
preferred as per GOI rules.
Desirable: Knowledge of basic genetics and experience handling Drosophila flies for genetic studies are highly
desirable
Send applications ONLY through the Google Form (Link: https://forms.gle/WeBZG7gDQZ3xMJJD7) to Dr. Richa Arya,
Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, within 21 days of this
advertisement.
No TA/DA will be paid if called for the interview.
Richa Arya
Cytogenetics Laboratory,
Department of Zoology,
Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi 221005
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