Life Science JRF Position Vacancy at Presidency University | Apply Now for Junior Research Fellow Position
Presidency University, a premier institution recognized for academic and research excellence, invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in a cutting-edge project on RNA biology under hypoxic conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated life science postgraduates with experience in molecular and cell biology to work at the forefront of post-transcriptional gene regulation research.
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Vacancy: 1
Project Title: Understanding the function of cytoplasmic Capping Enzyme in post-transcriptional modification of long non-coding RNAs and mRNAs during hypoxia
Department: Institute of Health Sciences
Project Tenure: 19/08/2025 – 19/08/2026
Job Description
Performing the experiments to address the questions in the proposal, analyzing data, writing manuscripts, and presenting work at conferences
Essential Qualification
M.Sc. (any discipline of Life Sciences) with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade from any recognized board/University; UGC-CSIR JRF/NET-LS or GATE qualified and prior research experience in the area of molecular and cell biology
Age Limit
JRF: 28 years
Age relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Tribes/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.
Fellowship: Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs . 37,000/- p.m. + 24% HRA, subject to the approval of the funding agency
Last date of application: 2nd August, 2025
Date and time of interview: 5th August, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The shortlisted applicants will be notified by email, latest by 3rd August, 2025
Venue of interview: Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata
Interested candidates should send their CV (in doc/pdf format) along with a cover letter via email to the PI ([email protected]) before the specified deadline. The candidates are required to bring the originals and self-attested copies of their mark sheets/certificates during the interview, along with a government-issued photo identity proof (original).
No application will be considered after the due date.
No TA/DA will be given to the candidates for the interview.
LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
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