JRA Vacancy at BHU | Life Science Graduates Apply
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) invites applications for the JRA vacancy at BHU in the Department of Botany, Varanasi. This latest JRA vacancy for life science graduates at BHU Botany Department is part of a CSTUP-funded project on enhancing banana shelf-life using essential oil-infused chitosan nanocomposites. Candidates passionate about plant sciences, biotechnology research, and microbiology laboratory techniques can benefit from hands-on research experience while contributing to cutting-edge innovation in agriculture and life sciences.
- Job Position: Junior Research Assistant (JRA)
- Location: Banaras Hindu University, Department of Botany, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Job ID / Project Code: BHU Project Code: P-26/0165
- Deadline: 10th October 2025
- Fellowship Amount: Rs. 25000/- per month
About the Company:
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), located in Varanasi, is one of India’s premier higher education institutions. The Department of Botany at BHU is renowned for research in plant sciences, biotechnology, and sustainable agricultural solutions.
Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in Botany, Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Agriculture, or related allied subjects.
- First division in both graduate and post-graduate examinations.
- Maximum age: 28 years as of 1st April 2025.
- Indian citizen and resident of Uttar Pradesh.
Desirable: Experience in microbiology laboratory techniques.
Job Description:
The selected candidate for this JRA vacancy at BHU will assist in the CSTUP-funded project titled “Fabrication, characterization, and bioefficacy of essential oil-infused chitosan nanocomposite to enhance the shelf-life of banana.” The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project duration of three years, offering a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 25,000/month for the first two years and Rs. 28,000/month for the third year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in laboratory research and experimentation on chitosan nanocomposites.
- Conduct microbiology laboratory techniques and analyses.
- Support data collection, documentation, and reporting.
- Contribute to research publications, if applicable.
How to Apply:
Applicants for this JRA vacancy at BHU should apply using the prescribed proforma, along with self-attested copies of their mark sheets, certificates, a recent passport-sized color photograph, and details of their research publications or relevant experience. Applications can be sent via email or post to:
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Abhishek Kumar Dwivedy
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal Address: Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005
