Junior Research Fellow

RGCB; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 370,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

RGCB invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow position under the CSIR-ASPIRE project at the lab of Dr. Priya Srinivas, Thiruvananthapuram. The selected candidate will work on preclinical studies targeting beta-hCG for BRCA1 promoter hypermethylated breast cancers and must have NET/GATE along with strong molecular biology skills.

Initial appointment is for one year, with a possibility of upgrade to SRF and age up to 28 years as of 09 October 2026, with relaxation as per government norms.

Qualifications

• 55% marks or equivalent in qualifying degree.
• NET or GATE qualification in Life Sciences as per CSIR guidelines.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Cloning

Transfection

Transduction

Animal cell culture

Education

B.S./BPharm/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree

NET/GATE qualification

Job description

Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Junior Research Fellow (May be upgraded to SRF) under the CSIR-ASPIRE Project titled \"Preclinical Studies on Targeting Beta-hCG as a Treatment Strategy for BRCA1 Promoter Hypermethylated Breast Cancers\", in the laboratory of Dr. Priya Srinivas, Scientist G & Dean at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram.

Essential Qualifications

• B.S. 4 years programme /BPharm/MBBS/Integrated BS- MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test in any branches of Life Sciences (As per CSIR guidelines for Research Scheme/Sponsored Schemes; CSIR HRDG website: www.csirhrdg.res.in )


• 2 years’ experience in molecular biology techniques, cloning, transfection and transduction, and animal cell culture.

Age

28 years as on 09 th October 2026. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.

Duration

Initially for a period of one year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier.

Selection Process

• Applications should be submitted online.


• Candidates currently working in Government firms should sendapplications through proper channel.


• Last date for receiving completed applications is 09 th October 2026.


• If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions,separate application forms should be submitted for each position.


• Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate toany future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As withall project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminuswith end of the project.
  Applications which are not in the prescribed format will summarily be rejected.
  Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply. Applicants will be short listed for the online selection interview based on eligibility criteria. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.