Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Position at Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, JNU New Delhi
Summary
The Special Centre for Molecular Medicine at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, invites applications for 01 temporary position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an ANRF (SERB)-funded research project. The appointment is initially for one year and may be extended up to the project tenure based on performance.
Designation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Research Area
Identification of novel effectors and their role in Plasmodium falciparum (Host-parasite interactions, drug discovery, cell biology, biochemistry, microscopy, structural and computational biology).
Location
New Delhi, 110067
Eligibility / Qualification
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Zoology / Animal Biology or a related discipline, with a strong academic record.
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in host-parasite interactions, drug discovery, cell biology, biochemistry, and microscopy. Skills in biophysical techniques, site-directed mutagenesis, Cryo-EM/TEM/SEM/IEM, in vitro tRNA translation, and computational biology (protein structure, protein-protein docking, and protein-RNA docking). Preference will be given to candidates with first-hand experience in protein structural biology and computational biology, and with more than two years of laboratory experience.
Job Description
The selected candidate will work on a purely temporary basis for one year (extendable up to 3 years subject to project tenure and satisfactory performance) on an ANRF (SERB)-funded project entitled “Identification of novel effectors and their role in Plasmodium falciparum” under the supervision of Prof. Anand Ranganathan at the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, JNU.
Salary & Emoluments
₹ 37,000 per month + HRA as per funding agency norms.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply by sending an application along with a brief resume (clearly mentioning essential and desirable qualifications) and supporting testimonials as a single PDF file to arlabrecruitment[at]gmail[dot]com.
The subject line of the email must read: “Application for the Post of JRF in SERB Project”.
The application must include the candidate’s name, date of birth/age, address, essential/technical/professional qualifications, experience, research work, contact number, and email addresses of two referees.
Last Date to Apply
Monday, 19 October 2026, 11:59 PM, IST