Food Technology JRF Jobs India – at NIFTEM-K, Apply Now!
Looking for a high‑impact research role in food science? Apply now for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at NIFTEM-Kundli, Haryana. As part of a government-funded project on developing energy-dense, nutritious foods (EDNF) for pregnant and lactating women and children, this opportunity provides hands-on experience in product design, enrichment strategies, shelf-life analysis, and nutritional profiling. Earn ₹37,000/month + HRA, collaborate with top-tier food technology experts, and strengthen your profile for PhD or publication pathways. Deadline: 20 July 2025.
- Job Opening: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Location: National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Kundli (NIFTEM-K), Haryana
- Application Deadline: 20 July 2025
About The Institute
The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Kundli (NIFTEM-K) is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India. Established with the vision of being a global center of excellence in food technology and innovation, NIFTEM-K is committed to promoting world-class education, research, and entrepreneurship in the domains of food processing and allied sectors.
Food Technology JRF Jobs India – Position Details
Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancy: 01 (One)
Duration: 12 Months
Emoluments: ₹37,000/-(consolidated) + 10
% HRA per monthProject Title: “Development of Energy-Dense Nutritious Food (EDNF) and Supplements (EDNS) for Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and Children”
Project ID: N/E/CEFF/2025/000146
Essential Qualification:
Master’s degree with 55% marks in the area of Food Technology/Food Science/ Food Technology and Management/ Food Science & Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health and Community Nutrition, etc.
Desirable Qualification:
- Experience in product development, enrichment, shelf-life studies, and nutritional analysis
- PhD in the domains mentioned above
Age limit: Maximum 40 years for male and females (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government rules).
Food Technology JRF Jobs India – General Information
- Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the interview.
- The date and time of the interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates via email only.
- Candidates should appear for the interview with their original certificates and other relevant documents.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should fill out the application form on or before July 20, 2025, using the link (http://career.droniftem.com/) and include the enclosed scanned, self-attested supporting documents. For any query, please write an email to [email protected]
Why You Should Apply
- Access state-of-the-art food processing labs
- Work on national-level nutritional research projects
- Gain experience with enrichment, shelf-life studies, analytical assays
- Build strong credentials for future PhD or publications
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