Junior Research Fellow Vacancy | ACTREC Recruitment | Life Sciences Candidates Work on Tumour Research
The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow under a funded research project at Tata Memorial Centre. This opportunity under ACTREC Recruitment is ideal for candidates interested in life science research, cancer immunotherapy, and computational biology. Selected candidates will contribute to cutting-edge research on cytotoxic T lymphocyte therapies using metabolomics and in-silico discovery approaches.
About the Institute
The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer is a premier cancer research institute operating under the Tata Memorial Centre, an autonomous institution funded by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. Located in Navi Mumbai, ACTREC focuses on advanced cancer treatment, translational research, and education in oncology. The institute is known for pioneering work in cancer biology, immunotherapy, and precision medicine. Through collaborations with national and international research organizations, ACTREC continues to advance innovative cancer therapies and research programs.
No. ACTREC/ADVT-30/2026
- Position Title: Junior Research Fellow
- Number of Positions: 1
- Location: BioE3-BioHub R&D Unit, ACTREC
- Project: To work on the project titled: “In silico Discovery & Target Identification for Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Therapies in Solid Tumours based on Metabolomics-Guided Optimization”
- PI: Dr. Albeena Nisar, CAR T Cell Therapy Centre, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre
- Funding Agency & Grant Project Title: Department of Biotechnology – Establishment of Advanced Cancer Cell Therapy Biomanufacturing Hub Cancer at ACTREC
Educational Qualification
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree Professional Course selected through any one of the following:
- CSIR-UGC NET (including Assistant Professorship) and GATE
- Selected through national level examination conducted by Central Government or the agencies (ICMR, DBT, DAE, DST, IIT, IISER, NISER, IISc etc.) qualified.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with the following relevant experience (even 1–2) will be given preference:
- Use of in silico tools for sequence identification, annotation, and analysis.
- Working knowledge of Linux-based command line, Python, and R.
- Experience in in-silico pipeline development for genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics.
- Experience in molecular docking and running MD simulations.
- Experience in computational drug design and validation.
Salary
Rs. 46,990/-p.m. (Rs. 37,000/- + 27% HRA)
Duration
6 months with further extension depending on satisfactory performance.
How to Apply?
- Eligible candidates may apply and send their CV, Educational Documents, Experience Certificates, and Passport size photo with Aadhaar card soft copy in a PDF format to [email protected].
- Application should contain the subject “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow, Name of the Project interested in”. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for Walk-in-interview, contacted by e-mail and notified about the interview date and timings.
Last Date to Apply: Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 by 5pm
This Junior Research Fellow opportunity under ACTREC recruitment provides an excellent platform for candidates passionate about life science research, computational biology, and cancer immunotherapy. Working at Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer will allow researchers to contribute to cutting-edge oncology research and advanced therapeutic development.
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