National Institute of Technology, Patna Wanted Junior Research Fellow

Applications are invited from motivated and eligible Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a prestigious research project sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The project will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Mukesh Choudhary, Principal Investigator, in the Department of Chemical Science & Technology, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna, Bihar, India.

Post Date: 23rd March 2026

Hiring Organization: National Institute of Technology, Patna

Organization Profile: National Institute of Technology Patna is the 18th National Institute of Technology created by the Ministry of H.R.D. Government of India after rechristening the erstwhile Bihar College of Engineering Patna on 28. 01. 2004. NIT Patna marked its humble beginning in 1886 with the establishment of pleaders survey training school which was subsequently promoted of Bihar College of Engineering Patna in 1924. This made this institute the 6th Oldest Engineering Institute of India. The graduate level curriculum was later elevated to the post graduate level in 1978. The institute is situated on the south bank of holy river Ganges behind Gandhi Ghat, one of the most important and reverential place of Patna. The Gandhi Ghat is associated with the immersion of ashes of father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi in the river Ganges.

Job Title: Junior Research Fellow(JRF)

Employment Type: Temporary

Title of project: Organometallic Mn6 clusters as dual functional agents against SARS-CoV-2 viral proteins and cancer cells

Department: 

• Chemical Science & Technology

Qualification: 

• Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry with 55% marks and NET/GATE qualified.

Duration of the Position: 3 years (Initially for one year, and up gradation will be done based on satisfactory performance)

Job Location: Patna, Bihar

Pay Scale:

• JRF: 37,000+20% HRA (first 2 years) & 42,000+20% HRA for (Last 1 years) (Valid Gate/NET score)

Apply Mode: Email/Postal

Organization Website: http://www.nitp.ac.in/

How to Apply: Interested and motivated applicants should submit their application form consisting of the details mentioned below via., email ([email protected]) or by post:

• Application forms stating their interest in applying for the mentioned project
• Complete curriculum vitae and self-attested photocopies of all testimonials/ mark sheets
• Relevant certificates
• Experience certificates

All documents should reach out to PI, Dr. Mukesh Choudhary, Department of Chemical Science & Technology, National Institute of Technology Patna, Ashok Rajpath, Patna, Bihar-800005, India/or by Email ID: [email protected] latest by 13th April 2026. (Only selected candidates will be called for an interview. Selected candidates will be intimated by email for an interview). No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Contact Address:

National Institute of Technology Patna
Ashok Rajpath, Mahendru,
Patna, Bihar 800005

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