Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi- Junior Research Fellow Recruitment

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (01 position) in an ANRF (SERB)-funded project entitled: “Identification of novel effectors and their role in Plasmodium falciparum”. The selected candidate will be appointed purely on a temporary basis for one year, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance.

   

Date Posted: 12th October 2026

Hiring Organization: Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi

Organization Profile: Jawaharlal Nehru University is a public central university located in New Delhi, India. It was established in 1969 and named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. The university is known for leading faculties and research emphasis on liberal arts and applied sciences.

Job Title: Junior Research Fellow

Title of the Project: Identification of novel effectors and their role in Plasmodium falciparum

Qualifications :  Master’s degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Zoology / Animal Biology or a related discipline, with a strong academic record.

Desirable: Candidates with a biology background should possess experience in host-parasite interactions, drug discovery, cell biology, biochemistry, and microscopy. Knowledge of and skills in biophysical techniques, site-directed mutagenesis, Cryo-EM/TEM/SEM/IEM, in vitro tRNA translation, and computational biology with experience in protein structure, protein-protein docking, and protein-RNA docking are highly desirable. Good oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to work independently as well as in a team, are expected. Preference will be given, on a case-by-case basis, to candidates with first-hand experience in protein structural biology and computational biology, and with more than two years of laboratory experience.

Official Website: http://www.jnu.ac.in/

Job Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Pay Scale: 

  • ₹ 37,000 per month + HRA as per funding agency norms.

Apply Mode: E-mail

How to Apply:

  • Interested candidates may apply by sending an application along with a brief resume (clearly mentioning essential and desirable qualifications) and supporting testimonials, preferably as a single PDF file, to the email address given below. The subject line of the email should read:
    “Application for the Post of JRF in SERB Project”

  • The application must include the candidate’s name, date of birth/age, address, essential/technical/professional qualifications, experience, research work, contact number, and the email addresses of two referees. It should reach the undersigned by email (arlabrecruitment[at]gmail[dot]com) on or before 19 October 2026, 11:59 PM, IST.

    Contact:
    Prof. Anand Ranganathan
    Lab No. 3E (F)
    Special Centre for Molecular Medicine
    Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi- 110067
    Email: arlabrecruitment[at]gmail[dot]com

Organization Address:
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi -110067
Delhi

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