Sathyabama Institutional Research Fellowship (SIRF) – Ph.D. Positions

Biopatrika; Chennai; On-site; INR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Access to sequencing facilities

Job summary

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Centre for Ocean Research (COR) in Chennai, invites applications for Ph.D. positions under the SIRF programme. Fellowship offers ₹35,000/month for GATE/UGC‑NET-qualified candidates and ₹30,000/month for other scholars.

Selected candidates will receive mentorship and access to advanced sequencing and molecular biology facilities, supporting interdisciplinary and application‑oriented research in marine microbiology and biotechnology.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Pursue interdisciplinary PhD research under COR with mentorship.
• Access to advanced sequencing and molecular biology facilities.

Education

Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics or related disciplines

Job description

Applications Open: Sathyabama Institutional Research Fellowship (SIRF) – Ph.D. Positions

Are you passionate about Marine Microbial Genomics, Environmental Microbiology, and Sustainable Marine Biotechnology? Applications are invited from motivated and enthusiastic researchers for Ph.D. positions under the Sathyabama Institutional Research Fellowship (SIRF) at the Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.

Research Areas

• Marine Microbial Genomics and Whole-Genome Sequencing
• Host–Microbe Interactions and Environmental Microbiology
• Marine Microbial Diversity and Functional Metagenomics
• Microbial Sulfur Cycling and Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) Metabolism
• Microbial Bioprospecting and Bioactive Compound Discovery
• Genomics-Based Exploration of Marine Microbial Functions and Environmental Adaptation

This is an excellent opportunity to pursue cutting‑edge research addressing marine microbial ecology, microbial interactions, ocean biogeochemistry, and the biotechnological potential of marine microorganisms.

Selected candidates will receive research mentorship and access to advanced sequencing and molecular biology facilities to support interdisciplinary and application‑oriented research.

Eligibility

• Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics or related disciplines.

Fellowship

• ₹35,000 per month for GATE/UGC-NET-qualified candidates
• ₹30,000 per month for other full‑time research scholars

Location

Centre for Ocean Research (COR), Chennai

Application Deadline

• Last Date to Apply: 29 October 2026
• Entrance Examination and Research Presentation: 14 November 2026

Contact

Dr. R. Thirugnanasambandam
Assistant Professor (Research)
Centre for Ocean Research
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai – 600119
https://lnkd.in/g4v5EB7D
[e-mail]
Mobile: [phone]

Join us in advancing marine microbial research and unlocking the potential of ocean microbial resources through genomics, functional discovery, and sustainable biotechnology.