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Dreaming of building a meaningful career in life sciences research? Jawaharlal Nehru University announces exciting research scientist jobs under an ICMR sponsored project focusing on antimalarial drug discovery. This JNU Recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for PhD graduates to work in advanced structural biology, molecular research, and translational science with real global impact.
About the Institute
The School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi is one of India’s premier research institutions known for excellence in interdisciplinary biological research. JNU has consistently contributed to molecular biology, structural biology, and biomedical innovations. The institute promotes high-impact research training for young scientists pursuing a long-term career in life sciences. Working at JNU provides exposure to collaborative national and international research environments.
- Position: Project Research Scientist-I
- Number of Vacancy: One
- Project Title: Structure-based development of key antimalarial inhibitors/drugs against Plasmodium metacaspases and validation in vitro and in vivo systems
- Project Tenure: 3 years
Essential Qualification
- As per ICMR Guidelines for Research Scheme
- Ph.D. in Life Science/Structural biology
Desirable Qualification
Proficiency in Gene cloning, Site directed mutagenesis, Protein expression in E. coli & Yeast system, protein refolding & purification, Crystallization & X-ray structure analysis, Modeling & Dynamics simulation work and invivo experiments. Candidate with prior strong experience in these techniques will be given preference.
Age Limit
Up to 35 years. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.
Fellowship
Project Scientist-I (Non-medical)-one post: @Rs. 56,000/- + HRA 30% @Rs. 16,800 based on satisfactory performance every three months.
How to Apply?
The hard/soft copy of the applications along with the copy of biodata, prior publications should reach to Prof. Ajay K. Saxena, Rm-403/440, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, INDIA.
Email: [email protected]
Ph-011-26704155
Last Date To Apply: 5th March, 2026
General Terms and Conditions
- Position is purely temporary and project-based.
- Emoluments depend on funding agency sanction.
- Age calculation based on interview date.
- Meeting eligibility does not guarantee selection.
- Government employees are not eligible.
- Interview may be virtual or physical.
- No TA/DA provided.
- False information will lead to disqualification.
- Leave policy follows ICMR HR guidelines.
- Decision of competent authority will be final.
If you are planning a strong career in life sciences, this JNU Recruitment offers one of the most valuable research scientist jobs for PhD scholars interested in structural biology and drug discovery. Working on an ICMR funded project at JNU provides exceptional exposure, research independence, and career acceleration in academia or industry research.
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