Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (on contract) in research
project entitled “Carbon to Commodity: Algal Bioconversion *******"
Project Code: CM5082026 Sanction No.
SRTMI/Sanction_order/26/20 dated 19/08/2026 sponsored by Steel Research & Technology Mission of India (SRTMI),
Ministry of Steel, Gov. of India.
The duly completed application on prescribed format along with copies of supporting documents must reach to,
The Dean (Research & Consultancy), Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Prayagraj211004 (U.P.) India on or before 21 days from the date of advertisement. The envelope should be super scribed as
“Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (on contract) in the Project “Carbon to Commodity:
Algal Bioconversion *******". A soft copy of the application should also be sent to joyabrata@mnnit.ac.in email
address of Dr. Joyabrata Mal.
Description and Objectives of the Project: The project is a collaborative project between MNNIT Allahabad, and NIT
Hamirpur.
At NIT Hamirpur, student will work on development of novel microfluidic device for cost-effective
microalgae isolation under the supervision of Dr. Niloy De, while at MNNIT Allahabad large-scale carbon sequestration
using microalgae in photobioreactor/open-pond and biomass valorization (for e.g. as biofertilizer) will be done. The
position is purely temporary and will be governed by the funding agency rules & service conditions of Office of the Dean
(Research & Consultancy), Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Prayagraj-211004 (U.P.)
India
Number of Position : 1 (One)
Essential Qualifications : M. Tech/M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology,
Biochemical/chemical engineering, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry, Agriculture Biotechnology, and any other related disciplines with
GATE/NET qualified
Desirable Experience : Research experience in microalgae, biological wastewater treartment, microfluidics
and bioreactor, and any other related disciplines with GATE /NET qualified
*TRAVELLING will be required for this project
Fellowship : Rs. 37,000.00 per month (Consolidated) + HRA (if applicable) as per extant SRTMI
guidelines
Other Benefits : Accommodation may be available as per the availability and the Institute norms.
Candidate selected for the JRF may register for Ph.D. if eligibility conditions as set by
institute (CPI 6.5 or 60% marks in M. Tech. and CPI 7.5 or 70% marks in Bachelor’s
Degree in Engineering/M.Sc.) is met by him/her (In case of SC/ST/PwD as per
Institute rule will be followed). Relaxation for SC/ST/PH candidates, institute rules
will be followed. Facility of yearly leave, medical benefits etc. may be available as
per applicable rules of the project staff.
Age Limit : 28 years on the last date of application (The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years
in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates).
Tenure of Appointment : Appointment will be made on contract basis for a period of one year initially, which
may be extended depending on the performance evaluation on yearly basis till the end
of project. Project will end in September 2029 tentatively.
Tenure of Appointment: Appointment will be made on contract basis for extended period of the project, which may
be extended depending on the performance evaluation.
Note:
1. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photographs submitted.
2. The Institute reserves the right to accept application at any time, and consider candidates of exceptional
credentials without applications.
3. Qualification and experience may be relaxed by the Institute at any point of time for otherwise exceptional
candidates.
4. Mere, possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate would be called for Interview.
The Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of merit and need of the project.
5. Shortlisted Candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date. So, the candidate must provide valid
e- mail IDs in their applications.
6. Shortlisted candidates have to present themselves for the interview on the interview date with updated CV and
original and attested photocopies of mark sheets/ certificates in support of their academic qualifications. The
mode of interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates via the email id provided in the application
form.
7. Applicants in employment (private, government or any other organization) are required to submit a “No
Objection Certificate” from the employer at the time of interview.
8. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Name of Project Investigator(PI) : Dr. Joyabrata Mal
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : Biotechnology
Institute : MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Name of Co-PI : Dr. Niloy De
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : Chemical Engineering
Institute : NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
Website: http://www.mnnit.ac.in
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