JRF Position Available | CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune

StrainX Biotech; Pune District; On-site; INR 413,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) in Pune invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow position under a DBT-sponsored project in Biochemical Sciences. Essential: Master’s degree in Life Sciences with NET/GATE eligibility.

Desirable: hands-on experience in recombinant DNA, genetic engineering, molecular biology, and protein expression/purification, RNAi, and formulation development. Fellowship: ₹37,000/month + 27% HRA for first two years; ₹42,000/month + 27% HRA in the third year,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences with qualification through prescribed national-level examinations (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or other eligible exams).
• CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or other eligible national-level examinations required.

Skills

Recombinant DNA technology

Genetic engineering

Molecular biology

Protein expression

Purification

RNAi

Formulation development

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

JRF Position Available | CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune Applications are invited for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a DBT-sponsored research project at the Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-NCL, Pune.

Essential qualification

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or an equivalent relevant discipline, with qualification through the prescribed national-level examinations (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or other eligible national-level examinations).

Desirable experience

• Hands‑on experience in recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering, molecular biology, protein expression and purification, RNAi, and formulation development and characterization.

Fellowship: ₹37,000/month + 27% HRA (first two years); ₹42,000/month + 27% HRA (third year), subject to applicable norms.

Last date to apply: 23 November 2026