Pharm'Up 
The Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal is inviting applications for a temporary research position in a high-impact anti-tuberculosis project. Funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the project aims to “Target Glutamate Decarboxylase to Overcome Mycobacterial Persistence and Drug Resistance.” This offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical therapeutic innovations in TB care.
Position Overview
| Post | Project Technical Support – III |
| No. of Post | Not specified (assumed 01)* |
| Emoluments | ₹28,000 per month + HRA @ 20% (as per ICMR norms) |
| Tenure | Maximum 3 years (or total project duration), initially for 1 year with 6-month progress reviews. |
| Funding Agency | ICMR, India |
| Mode | Walk-in Interview |
*The advertisement specifies “position,” usually implying a single opening unless indicated otherwise.
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm / MS in one of the following relevant fields of Modern Biology:
- Pharma / Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Performance: Candidates must have a minimum 1st Division (60% marks) in both the master’s and the preceding (bachelor’s) degree.
Desirable Qualifications
- Qualifications in NET/GATE or equivalent.
- Candidates with practical experience in Molecular Biology techniques, Cell Culture, or Mycobacterial research will be preferred.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to appear for a walk-in interview. While advanced applications are not required, sending a Statement of Purpose (SOP) to the Principal Investigator (PI) in advance is encouraged.
Advanced SOP Submission (Optional):
Required Documents (at the time of interview):
- Application on plain paper with complete bio-data.
- Self-attested copies of all certificates and mark sheets.
- Experience certificates (if any).
- One recent passport-size photograph.
- Original documents for verification.
Walk-in Interview Details
| Date | 27 March 2026 (27-03-2026) |
| Reporting Time | 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Seminar Hall, Department of Biological Science and Engineering, MANIT, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
Contact Person: Dr Shivendra Kumar Chaurasiya, PI & Associate Professor, Department of Biological Science & Engineering, MANIT, Bhopal.
General Conditions
- This position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Candidates have no claim for regular appointment at MANIT.
- Selected candidates will be encouraged to register for the institutional Ph.D. program at MANIT, subject to norms.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
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