We Are Hiring Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I (PA-I)

Swami Rama Himalayan University; India; On-site; INR 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Swami Rama Himalayan University invites applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I (PA-I) under the ANRF-ARG-funded project in the Department of Neurology. The project title focuses on Lipid Droplets in Tumour-Associated Macrophages as a novel axis for glioblastoma progression and therapy.

The selected candidate will undergo hands-on training in flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy, and translational research approaches within a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks.
• Desirable: clear national eligibility exam like CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / DBT-BET / ICMR-JRF / INSPIRE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on training in advanced experimental neuroscience techniques including flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy, and scientific writing.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Fluorescence microscopy

Scientific writing

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Neuroscience / Microbiology / Oncology / Biochemistry / Immunology

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) OR Project Associate-I (PA-I) under our prestigious ANRF-ARG-funded research project at the Department of Neurology, Swami Rama Himalayan University.

Project Title: “Lipid Droplets in Tumour-Associated Macrophages: A Novel Axis for Glioblastoma Progression and Therapeutic Intervention”

This is an exciting opportunity for young researchers interested in:

• Glioblastoma & brain tumour biology
• Translational neuroscience research

The selected candidate will receive hands‑on training in advanced experimental neuroscience techniques including:

• Flow cytometry
• Cell culture
• Molecular biology
• Fluorescence microscopy
• Scientific writing & translational research approaches

Qualifications:

• Essential: Master’s degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Neuroscience / Microbiology / Oncology / Biochemistry / Immunology or related subjects with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates who have qualified any one of the following national eligibility examinations: CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / DBT-BET / ICMR-JRF / INSPIRE or any other equivalent national eligibility examination as per ANRF/DST guidelines.

Category Fellowship Duration

• JRF (with national eligibility) ₹37,000 + HRA (Years 1-2)
• ₹42,000 + HRA (Year 3, after SRF upgrade)
• 3 years
• PA-I (without national eligibility) ₹30,000 + HRA 3 years

Location: Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), SRHU, Dehradun

We are grateful to ANRF for supporting this translational neuroscience initiative.

Please share this opportunity with eligible candidates and your research networks.