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Are you looking for Life Science Jobs, RCB Careers, or high-paying Research Associate Jobs in 2026? The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad, has announced an excellent opportunity for qualified PhD holders to join a prestigious plant biotechnology research project as a Project Research Associate-I. If you have expertise in molecular biology, plant biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry, this could be the ideal opportunity to advance your research career.
About the Institute
The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is a premier research institution located in Faridabad, Haryana. The institute focuses on cutting-edge research in biotechnology, molecular biology, plant sciences, and related life science disciplines. RCB provides a dynamic research environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for scientists to contribute to innovative projects addressing important biological challenges. The institute is part of India’s growing biotechnology ecosystem and continues to offer excellent RCB Careers and advanced Life Science Jobs for researchers and scientists.
Project Details:
- Organization: Regional Center for Biotechnology (RCB)
- Position: Project Research Associate-I
- Advertisement Number: Advt. No. 14/ Project/ 2026/ HR
- Project Title: Deciphering Inositol polyphosphate roles as crosstalk modulators of (a)biotic stress adaptation and biotechnological application of underlying signaling routes to improve defense response and nutritional uptake in plants (BT/PR45561/AGIII/103/1386/2023).
- Number of Positions: 01 (One)
- Location: Faridabad, Haryana
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Saikat Bhattacharjee, Associate Professor, RCB
- Salary: Rs. 58,000/- + 24% HRA per month
- Application Deadline: 18th June 2026, 5:00 PM
- Interview Date: 24th June 2026, 10:30 AM (Online)
Key Responsibilities
- Work on the project titled “Deciphering Inositol polyphosphate roles as crosstalk modulators of (a)biotic stress adaptation and biotechnological application of underlying signaling routes to improve defense response and nutritional uptake in plants”.
- Conduct advanced molecular biology experiments.
- Perform DNA and RNA isolation.
- Carry out protein purification from plant and bacterial samples.
- Perform routine PCRs and cloning experiments.
- Conduct in vitro and in vivo protein-protein interaction assays.
- Contribute to research related to plant stress adaptation, defense response, and nutritional uptake mechanisms.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- PhD in Life Sciences.
- PhD in Plant Biology.
- PhD in Plant-Pathogen Interactions.
- PhD in Biochemistry.
- PhD in Biotechnology.
Desirable Qualifications
- Prior hands-on experience in proteomics.
- Experience related to plant-pathogen interactions.
Experience
Candidates should possess hands-on experience in:
- DNA isolation.
- RNA isolation.
- Protein purification.
- Routine PCR techniques.
- Molecular cloning.
- Protein purification from plant and bacterial samples.
- In vitro protein-protein interaction assays.
- In vivo protein-protein interaction assays.
Skills Needed
- Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques.
- Molecular Cloning.
- PCR Analysis.
- DNA & RNA Isolation.
- Protein Purification.
- Proteomics Knowledge.
- Plant Biology Research.
- Plant-Pathogen Interaction Studies.
- Biotechnology Research.
- Scientific Data Analysis.
- Laboratory Research Skills.
- Experimental Design and Execution.
Tenure of the Position
Initially for a period of one (01) year, extendable up to the duration of the project (i.e. 30.07.2027).
The PI reserves the right to terminate the candidate’s appointment with one month’s notice if satisfactory progress is not demonstrated.
Documents Required
Please upload the following documents with your application:
- PhD Award Certificate.
- Detailed CV.
- Soft copies of published manuscripts.
- Name, contact numbers, and recommendations of at least two referees from the PhD/post-doctoral tenure.
Contact Information
For any query, candidates may contact:
Dr. Saikat Bhattacharjee
Email: [email protected]
Candidates seeking Life Science Jobs, RCB Careers, and prestigious Research Associate Jobs should not miss this opportunity. With an attractive fellowship, cutting-edge plant biotechnology research, and the opportunity to work at a leading biotechnology institute, this RCB Research Associate Jobs 2026 notification offers an excellent platform for PhD graduates to advance their scientific careers.
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