CSIR-CFTRI Project Associate Jobs 2025 – Apply Now!
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, is hiring Project Associates under the I-CARE Study to support impactful nutritional research. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with M.Sc. degrees in Food Science, Nutrition, or related fields. With the potential for a 3-year engagement, selected candidates will contribute to groundbreaking interventions aimed at improving body composition and health outcomes among older adults at risk of malnutrition. Apply before May 12, 2025, and be a part of India’s premier food research institution.
About CSIR-CFTRI
CSIR-CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute), headquartered in Mysuru, is a premier institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Renowned for its pioneering research in food technology, CFTRI is dedicated to improving food security, public health, and nutrition through science and innovation. The institute works on diverse projects including food processing, nutrition enhancement, food safety, and community outreach, making it a pivotal player in India’s food research ecosystem.
Project Notification:
ADVERTISEMENT NO.: PAT. 18/2025
Project Title: “Impact of a cost-effective, nutritionally optimized supplement on body composition and functional measures: A multicentric randomized-controlled trial among older adults at risk of malnutrition/or malnourished (I-CARE Study)
Project Code: GAP-657
Project Duration: Period up to 01
year and extendable up to 03 years based on the requirement of the project and the performance of the candidate, or till the end of the project duration.Vacancy Details:
| Name of Position & Level | No. of Positions | Age Limit | Stipend & HRA |
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| Project Associate – I (PAT-I) | 01 | 35 | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate – II (PAT-II) | 01 | 35 | ₹28,000 + HRA |
Qualifications and Requirements:
| Position | Essential Qualification | Job Requirements | Subject Panel |
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| Project Associate-I | M.Sc in Food Science Tech/Food Science/Nutrition and Dietetics | Product formulation, analysis, and nutritional intervention | Food Science & Technology including Nutrition |
| Project Associate-II | M.Sc in Food Science Tech/Food Science/Nutrition & Dietetics/Biochemistry/Chemistry + 2 years experience in R&D | Product formulation, proximate analysis, shelf-life estimation | Food Science & Technology including Nutrition / Biochemistry / Chemistry |
Desirable: Hands-on experience in food analysis and formulation techniques.
Application Deadline: 12th May 2025
Terms & Conditions Highlights:
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Age relaxation: SC/ST/PwBD/Women – 5 years; OBC – 3 years.
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The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
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Maximum permissible engagement period is 6 years across all CSIR labs.
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Shortlisting may be based on marks, higher qualifications, or relevant experience.
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