NIPER MSc Biotech & Life Sciences Jr. Research Assistant Job Openings – Applications Invited

MSc Biotech & Life Sciences Vacancies at NIPER

Advertisement for the post of Junior Research Assistant (JRA) for the CST UP sponsored Project

Applications are invited from Indian citizens, who are residents of Uttar Pradesh for the post of Junior Research Assistant (JRA) for the research project entitled “Unraveling the structural and mechanistic aspects of H19 long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) in the development and progression of breast cancer” (PI: Dr. Abhishek Dey and Co-PI: Dr. Niranjan Meher) vide Sanction letter no. CST/D/Biotech-1293; dated 25.08.25 sponsored by Council of Science and Technology, U.P. Lucknow.

The position is purely temporary with a consolidated stipend of INR 25,000 per month for a duration of 2 years (without any benefits of HRA, CCA, PF, LTC, medical claim, etc.) and will be governed by the funding agency’s CST U.P. guidelines & service conditions of NIPER Raebareli.

The scanned copy of duly completed and signed application form (as per attached proforma), along with self-attested copies of certificates and CV must be sent through email to Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Abhishek Dey at [email protected] and [email protected] with subject line “Application for the post of JRA for CST UP sponsored Project” on or before 21/09/2025.

1. Online Interview Date:

2. Reporting Time: 11:00 AM

3. No. of positions: 01.

4. Essential qualifications: The candidates should possess M.S. (Pharm.) or M. Pharm. in Medicinal Chemistry/Biotechnology, M.Sc. in Chemistry/Life Sciences, PG degree in other relevant branches of Chemical Sciences and Life Sciences. High academic achievement with a 1st class graduate and post-graduate examination with fulfillment of basic qualification.

5. Desirable skills: Preference may be given to candidates with exposure to chemical synthesis of small molecules/polymer, cell culture, molecular biology and other relevant experimental skills.

6. Age limit: Maximum 28 years as of 1st April 2025 (age relaxation for SC/ST/PH is as per GoI rules).

7. Tenure of Appointment: 2 years: The performance of the recruited JRA will be evaluated at the end of one year from the start of the project and will be extended for another one more year based on satisfactory performance.

Notes:

1. The candidate must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh. (Candidates need to provide UP domicile certificate)
2. Mere possession of the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate will be considered for an interview. The candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and the needs of the project.
3. The interview will be held online on the above-mentioned date and time. The link will be sent to the shortlisted candidates via email by 23/09/2025.
4. Since the position is purely temporary, no claim for regular appointment/continuation of services in any other project will be entertained.

Download the application format here

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