JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF) | DBT-FUNDED PROJECT

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HIRING NOW | JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF) | DBT-FUNDED PROJECT Interested in fungal infection biology, advanced microscopy, and antifungal drug discovery? Join our research team! The Molecular Microbiology and Integrative Omics Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, GITAM University,Visakhapatnam, invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the DBT-funded EFB Scheme. Advanced Research Exposure: • Confocal time-lapse and immunoelectron microscopy • Protein–protein interactions and co-immunoprecipitation • qRT-PCR, LC–MS and protein co-localization • Site-directed mutagenesis and yeast gene knockout • Protein purification and biochemical/biophysical characterization • Molecular docking, virtual screening and molecular dynamics simulations • Drug testing using animal cell lines and mouse infection models Eligibility Criteria: Essential qualifications: • M.Sc./M.Tech. in Life Sciences or allied disciplines. • Hands-on experience in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or microbiology. • A valid, nationally recognized fellowship qualification meeting the requirements of the project advertisement. Preferred qualifications: • At least one year of relevant research experience. • Experience in animal handling, particularly mice. Bioinformatics skills and familiarity with computational analysis. Fellowship: ₹37,000/month + HRA, as per DBT norms. Duration: Initially 1 year subject to extension of 2 more years based on performance. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 OCTOBER 2026 How to Apply: Email your application to hkongara@gitam.edu Email subject: “Application for DBT-JRF Position.” Please attach your updated CV and a copy of your valid JRF fellowship certificate or fellowship scorecard. Location: GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.