SGPGIMS Recruitment Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for CSIR Project on Neurological Disorders and Brain Development

Applications are invited for one temporary and purely contractual position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time-bound research project funded by CSIR at the Department of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow.

Detail	Information
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Life Sciences
Number of Vacancies	01 (One)
Project Title	“Investigation of PRUNE1 mediated protein phosphorylation in brain development and neurological disorders”
Project Tenure	3 years (36 months)
Fellowship (Salary)	₹37,000/- per month (as per CSIR-HRDG norms)
Last Date for Application	October 10, 2025 (up to 5:00 P.M.)
Selection Process	Shortlisting followed by Interview.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Category	Requirement
Essential Qualification	M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% marks.
Essential Requirement	Must have passed the NET/GATE test (as per CSIR Guidelines).
Essential Experience	Research experience in molecular biology and cell culture.
Desirable Experience	Experience in Animal handling.
Age Limit	28 years.
Age Relaxation	Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, Women, and Physically Handicapped candidates.

📝 Application Procedure and Instructions

How to Apply (Soft Copy): Interested candidates must email a single PDF file containing the following documents to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Anshika Srivastava, at srivastavalabpgi@gmail.com with the subject line “Application for JRF under CSIR project”:
- Application form in the prescribed format (attached with the original advertisement).
- Scanned copy of GATE/NET qualified certificate.
- Self-attested copies of all relevant documents (educational qualifications, experience, age proof).
- First page of any article publication (if applicable).
Deadline: The email must be sent on or before October 10, 2025, 5:00 P.M.
Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email regarding the date, time, and venue of the interview.
Documents for Interview (Hard Copy): Shortlisted candidates must bring the hardcopy of the duly filled application, self-attested copies of all documents, and all original certificates for verification at the time of the interview.
Important Note: The position is purely temporary. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, and no accommodation will be provided on the institute campus.