Jamia Hamdard Announces Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Vacancy in Virology & Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry at Jamia Hamdard’s School of Chemical and Life Sciences is inviting applications for a Senior Research Fellow (SRF). This high-level research position is funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the Advanced Research Program (ARG).

The project tackles a critical public health question: how maternal diet—specifically exposure to common food additives—might influence a child’s vulnerability to brain infections.

Project Overview: The Diet-Brain Connection

The research aims to investigate if exposure to dietary emulsifiers during pregnancy compromises the blood-brain barrier, thereby increasing the risk of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) infection in offspring.

Category	Details
Position	Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Project Title	Evaluating in-utero exposure to dietary emulsifiers as a risk factor for JEV
Funding Agency	ANRF (Advanced Research Program), Govt. of India
Principal Investigator	Dr. Mohan Kamthan
Monthly Stipend	₹54,600 (₹42,000 + 30% HRA)
Total Duration	3 Years (Initial appointment for 1 year)

Who Should Apply? (Eligibility)

Candidates must possess a strong academic background combined with specific laboratory expertise.

Essential Qualifications:

Education: M.Sc. (min. 55%) in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Molecular Medicine.
National Exams: Must be CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship) or GATE qualified, or selected through national-level exams (DBT, ICMR, DST, etc.).
Experience: Minimum 2 years of research experience in relevant areas.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, RT-qPCR, cloning, and siRNA transfection.

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of Virology and experience in animal handling.
Hands-on experience with high-end equipment like Confocal microscopy, Fluorescence microscopy, or FACS.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their application via email. Note that this is a soft-copy only application process.

Email to: mohan.kamthan@jamiahamdard.ac.in
Subject Line: “Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – ANRF project”
Include: Cover letter, detailed CV, reprints of publications (if any), and attested copies of certificates.
References: Names and contact details (including email) of three referees.
Deadline: April 21, 2026

Important Notes

PhD Admission: This appointment is purely temporary and does not guarantee admission to the Jamia Hamdard PhD program or regular employment.
Immediate Joining: The selected candidate is expected to join the project immediately.
Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email regarding the date, time, and venue for the interview.