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Project Associate Job at MACS – Vacancy at Agarkar Institute Pune
Unveil the Secret to a Lucrative Research Opportunity at MACS – Agarkar Institute Pune! Apply Now for the Senior Project Associate Role. Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, invites applications for the temporary position of Senior Project Associate Job in the Bioenergy Group for a microbiology project. This exciting opportunity, sponsored by Hi Tech BioSciences India Pvt. Ltd. (HTBS), focuses on exploring the role of probiotics in IVF and microbiota-driven implantation. Eligible candidates with a PhD in Microbiology and relevant research experience are encouraged to apply before 4th November 2025.
Details:
- Position: Senior Project Associate (01 Post)
- Advertisement No.: RecT/29/SP-373/2025/SPA
- Project Title: “Probiotics: A Game-Changer for IVF? Unlocking the Secrets of Microbiota-Driven Implantation”
- Funding Agency: Hi Tech BioSciences India Pvt. Ltd. (HTBS), Pune
- Project Code: SP-373/SPA
- Project Duration: Up to 7th July 2026
- Principal Investigators:
- Dr. P.K. Dhakephalkar, Director, ARI – Principal Investigator
- Dr. Neelam Kapse, Scientist ‘B’ – Co-Principal Investigator
- Group/Division: Bioenergy Group
- Monthly Stipend: ₹42,000/- + HRA
- Age Limit: 40 years as on the closing date (relaxation as per Govt. of India norms for OBC/SC/ST categories)
About MACS – ARI:
The MACS-Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), located in Pune, functions under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. Renowned for its excellence in biological and biotechnological research, ARI focuses on innovation in microbiology, bioenergy, and life sciences. The institute’s multidisciplinary approach supports advanced scientific projects in collaboration with national and international organizations, driving research that benefits both industry and society.
Educational Requirements:
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Essential Qualification: PhD in Microbiology
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Desirable Qualification:
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Experience in 3D bioprinting of tissue models
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Hands-on expertise in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows
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Key Responsibilities for the Project Associate Job:
- In this Microbiology Project, you have to conduct advanced research under the HTBS-sponsored project on probiotics and microbiota-driven implantation.
- This Project Associate job makes you perform experimental design, data collection, and analysis related to microbiology and tissue model development.
- Collaborate with the Bioenergy Group and other researchers to meet project milestones.
- Contribute to scientific publications and research documentation.
Skills Required:
- In this Project Associate Job, you should have strong knowledge of microbiology and molecular biology techniques
- Experience with 3D bioprinting and tissue modeling
- Proficiency in NGS workflows and data interpretation
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team
Important Dates
- Last Date for Receipt of Application: 4th November 2025
- Display of Shortlisted Candidates for Online Interview: Will be displayed on the Institute website
- Day, Date & Time of Walk-In-Interview: To be displayed on the Institute website
Terms & Conditions
- Candidates meeting the specified conditions must apply online by 4th November 2025. Submit self-attested scanned certificates, photograph, caste certificate (if applicable), and payment receipt online.
- Application fee: ₹100/- (except for specified categories) to be paid online.
- Selection criteria may include desirable qualifications and experience that exceed the minimum requirements.
- Desirable qualifications may be relaxed for exceptional candidates.
- The positions are contractual, and candidates may be reassigned based on institute requirements.
- Interviews can also be conducted in Hindi.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through MACS – ARI portal.
- Applications must include self-attested scanned certificates, a recent passport-size photograph, and the online payment receipt (if applicable).
- A non-refundable application fee of ₹100/- is to be paid online (exempted for SC/ST/Divyang/Women candidates) via SBI Collect → Educational Institutions → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS → Application Fee.
- Ensure to complete the application process before 4th November 2025.
