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

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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 📍 Centre for Ocean Research (COR), Chennai 📅 Last Date to Apply: 29 October 2026 🗓️ Entrance Examination and Research Presentation: 14 November 2026 For further details, please contact: Dr. R. Thirugnanasambandam Assistant Professor (Research) Centre for Ocean Research Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai – 600119 https://lnkd.in/g4v5EB7D ✉️ thiru.cor@sathyabama.ac.in Mobile: 9176221110 Join us in advancing marine microbial research and unlocking the potential of ocean microbial resources through genomics, functional discovery, and sustainable biotechnology.