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Life Sciences JRF Jobs at BITS Pilani
Looking for exciting opportunities in research? Life Sciences JRF Jobs at BITS Pilani are now open in the Department of Biological Sciences at K. K. Birla Goa Campus. This BRNS-sponsored project focuses on “Editing of Plasma Membrane Intrinsic Protein for the Development of Rice with Reduced Arsenic in Shoots and Grains,” offering candidates a chance to work in cutting-edge Plant Biotechnology research.
Junior Research Fellow Position in BRNS Sponsored Project
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Biological Sciences at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa for a Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) sponsored research project titled “Editing of Plasma Membrane Intrinsic Protein for the Development of Rice with Reduced Arsenic in Shoots and Grains”.
Principal Investigator: Prof. Kundan Kumar
Co-Investigator: Prof. Saroj Sundar Baral
Broad area of Research: Plant Biotechnology
Duration of the project: 3 years
Fellowship Amount (Rs.): 37000 per month
Accommodation: Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.
Qualification:
Candidates having M.E. /M.Tech. /M.Sc. degree from recognized University in Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Biochemistry with minimum 60% marks or equivalent. NET/GATE qualification will be preferred. Experience in Plant Molecular Biology including gene cloning, plant transformation and tissue culture is desirable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may send application and curriculum vitae with details of research experience to the principal investigator (email: [email protected]) by 8th November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via e-mail for online/Personal interview to be held at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus and no TA/DA will be paid for the Interview. Selected candidate will get a chance to apply for PhD degree at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus (Rules of PhD program for BITS Pilani are applicable).
