BHU Recruitment 2026: Project Research Scientist-I for Biotech, Biochemistry & Life Sciences Candidates – Rs. 67,200/Month
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, has announced a vacancy for the position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under an ICMR-sponsored research project focusing on cervical cancer genetics and molecular pathology.
Project & Vacancy Summary
- Post Name: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
- Total Posts: 01 (One)
- Project Title: Molecular pathology of cervical carcinogenesis: Role of telomere in predisposition of cervical cancer and modulation of telomere function in cervical cancer cells (Project Code: P-14/0807)
- Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Gopeshwar Narayan, Department of Molecular & Human Genetics
- Total Emoluments: Rs. 56,000 + Rs. 11,200 (20% HRA) = Rs. 67,200 per month
- Duration: Purely temporary, co-terminus with the project (up to 1 year maximum)
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/Female and 3 years for OBC candidates)
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications:
- First-class Master’s degree (or integrated PG degree) in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular & Human Genetics, Zoology, Animal Science, or Life Sciences.
- OR Second-class Master’s degree with a Ph.D. in the relevant subject.
- OR For Engineering/IT/CS graduates: First-class 4-year Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of research experience in the relevant biological fields.
- Must have cleared NET / GATE or an equivalent national examination.
- Desirable Qualifications:
- Practical experience in human cell culture maintenance, telomere length analysis, telomere function assays, q-FISH, confocal microscopy, and basic molecular biology protocols.
Application Instructions
- How to Apply: Send complete bio-data along with self-attested copies of all educational credentials (from 10th standard onwards) on plain paper or via email.
- Email Submission:
gnarayan@bhu.ac.in - Postal Address:Prof. Gopeshwar Narayan (PI)Department of Molecular & Human GeneticsInstitute of Science, Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi – 221005, Uttar Pradesh
- Deadline: Applications must reach within 21 days from the date of advertisement (by October 5, 2026).
- Selection: Only shortlisted candidates will receive an interview invitation by email. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
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