Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Opportunity at PGIMER Chandigarh

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow for a prestigious ANRF-funded multi-center research project. This study focuses on using advanced multi-omics to improve the diagnosis of coronary artery complications in atypical Kawasaki disease.

Project Details

Feature	Details
Project Title	Multi-omics approach for the development of biomarker signatures for predicting coronary artery lesions in atypical Kawasaki disease: A collaborative study from North and East India
Unit/Dept.	Pediatric Biochemistry Unit, Department of Pediatrics
Principal Investigator	Dr. Jayakanthan K
Funding Agency	ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation)

Eligibility & Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or Human Genetics.
Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have cleared national-level exams such as CSIR-NET, GATE, DBT-BET, or ICMR-JRF.
Emoluments: As per “Own Fellowship” rules (candidates already holding a national fellowship are highly encouraged to apply).

Why Join This Project?

This role offers more than just a research position; it is a gateway to high-end scientific training:

PhD Registration: Selected candidates may be permitted to register for the PhD program at PGIMER.
Advanced Training: Gain hands-on experience in Multi-omics technologies.
Cutting-edge Analysis: Opportunity to work with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) approaches for clinical data interpretation.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must follow a two-step application process:

Email Submission: Send your updated CV, self-attested copies of academic degrees, and list of publications (if any) to k.jayakanthan@pgimer.edu.in.
Google Form: Complete the mandatory Google Form as specified in the official department notice.

Application Deadline: 10th February 2026