JRF Opportunity at ARI Pune – MSc Biotechnology, Apply Now!

MSc Biotech JRF Vacancy at ARI Pune – Apply Now!

Apply now for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vacancy at Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune under the RGSTC-funded project on sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences looking to advance their research career in natural product isolation and drug discovery.

About The Institute

We are a renowned research institution working in the field of bioprospecting. Currently, we have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Research Fellow to join our team under the Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission (RGSTC) Mumbai Sponsored Project (SP-364). If you are passionate about scientific research and innovation, we invite you to apply for this temporary position.

JRF Opportunity at ARI Pune – Job Position Details: 

• Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• No. of Positions: 01
• Location: MACS – Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
• Division: Bioprospecting Group
• Project Code: SP-364
• Funded By: Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission (RGSTC), Mumbai
• Project Title: “Sustainable Utilization of Medicinal Plant Resources in Maharashtra”
• Project Duration: Up to 08/09/2027
• Essential Qualifications:
  • First Class M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry
    OR M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Must have qualified CSIR/UGC/ICMR, GATE, or National Level Exams conducted by DST/DBT/MoE/ICMR, etc.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience in natural product isolation from plants
  • One year of industry experience in natural product isolation is preferred
• Monthly Fellowship: ₹37,000/- + HRA as applicable
• Age Limit: 30 years as on the closing date (5th August 2025). Relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC, etc.

JRF Opportunity at ARI Pune – Application Process:

1. Apply online via http://arijob.ourlib.in
2. Upload self-attested documents, photo, and fee payment receipt
3. Application Fee: ₹100/- (Exempted for SC/ST/PWD/Women)
   • Steps: Educational Institutions → Agharkar Research Institute → Application Fee
4. Application Deadline: 5th August 2025 (Tuesday)

Interview Details:

• Mode of Selection: Online Interview
• Interview Date: 11th August 2025 (Monday) at 11:00 AM

Important Notes:

• No TA/DA is admissible for the interview.
• Position is temporary and does not guarantee future employment at ARI.
• The shortlist of candidates will be announced on the ARI website

ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION

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