IISER Berhampur Invites Applications for Junior Research Fellow in Tuberculosis Research
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The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Berhampur has announced a recruitment drive for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position. This is a temporary and contractual role for a research project titled, “Probing the significance of membrane contact sites in the persistence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.” This project is a crucial step in understanding the behavior of the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis, a major global health concern. The position is ideal for candidates with qualifications in B.Pharm, M.Sc., and related fields.
Position and Eligibility Details
- Role: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Project Tenure: 3 years
- Department: Biological Sciences
- Fellowship: The selected candidate will receive ₹37,000 per month + HRA (as per CSIR norms).
To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Essential Qualification: A bachelor’s or master’s degree (B.S. 4-year, B.Pharm, MBBS, Integrated BS-MS, M.Sc., B.E., or B.Tech) with at least 55% marks.
- National-Level Test: Candidates must have qualified a national-level examination such as NET/GATE as per CSIR guidelines.
- Age Limit: The upper age limit is 28 years, with a relaxation of up to 5 years for candidates from SC/ST/OBC, women, and physically handicapped individuals.
Key Responsibilities and Application Process
The JRF will be responsible for a range of experimental tasks, including:
- Macrophage infection experiments
- Cell biology experiments
- Immunofluorescence
- Western blotting
- RT-PCR and Cloning
Application Deadline: The last date to apply is 5:30 PM on Saturday, August 31, 2025.
To apply, interested and motivated candidates must send their biodata in the prescribed format along with all supporting documents in a single PDF file (under 10 MB). The application must be sent via email to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Bhavana Tiwari, at btiwari@iiserbpr.ac.in. The email’s subject line should be “Application for the Position of Junior Research Fellow.”
For any further queries, candidates are advised to directly contact the Principal Investigator via email.
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