Advertisement for the position of Junior Research Fellow in a project funded by CSIR-ASPIRE Scheme, Govt. of India Date: 11/12/2025
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Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time bound research project for a temporary period, purely on contractual basis as per the following details. |
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Position |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / |
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Number of Vacancy |
1 |
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Project Title |
A NOVEL NANO-HERBAL FORMULATION FOR THE AMELIORATION OF NEURODEGENERATION –HUMAN CELL BASED IN VITRO APPROACH |
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Department |
Institute of Health Sciences |
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Project Tenure |
01/01/ 2026 to 31/07/2026 |
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Job Description |
The fellow will contribute to elucidate the role of Nano formulation for reversal of neurodegeneration using in-vitro systems and molecular biology techniques. The fellow will take part in publishing the scientific findings in reputed peer-reviewed international journals. He/she is encouraged to set up collaborations with other labs in Presidency University as well as other research institutes. |
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Essential Qualification |
M.Sc. (any discipline of Life Sciences) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade from any recognized board/University; UGC-CSIR JRF/NET-LS or GATE qualified and prior research experience in cell culture, drug design and delivery systems, Molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations |
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Age Limit |
JRF-28Yrs |
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Age relaxation |
The upper age limit is relax-able up-to 5years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates. |
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Fellowship |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)- Rs.37,000/-p.m. |
Last date of application:21st December, 2025
Date and time of interview: 23rdDecember , 2025 at 11:30 AM
[The shortlisted applicants will be notified by email, latest by 22ndDecember, 2025]
Venue of interview: Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata.
Interested candidates must email i) their current CV including their contact number ii) a 250-word research statement including any past research experience and motivation for this project iii) name and email id or phone number of at least one referee, who can provide feedback on their academic background, to the PI (arpita.ihs@presiuniv.ac.in) on or before December 21st, 2025, 5 pm.
The candidate must bring with them on Dec 23rd, 2025, i) hard copy of their CV ii) write-up and iii) original mark sheets/grade cards for B.Sc. and M.Sc., NET/GATE scorecard/rank card/certificate of award. Self-attested xerox copies of the original will also be accepted subject to verification of the original on a later date if the candidate is selected.
1. No application will be considered after due date .
2. No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for the interview.
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