SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITY

A University Established by SAARC Nations

SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITY

A University established by SAARC Nations

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Project Associate – I/Junior Research Fellow

Project Associate – I/Junior Research Fellow position is available with
Dr. Sumit Kumar, DBT-Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellow, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology,
South Asian University, New Delhi, India.

Project Title Role of pathogen-associated ubiquitination in human innate immune responses to Toxoplasma gondii
Funding Agency Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
Position Available Project Associate – I/Junior Research Fellow – 01 Position
Essential Qualification Master’s Degree in Natural/Aricultural/Life/Biological Sciences/Biotechnology or equivalent field of Life/Biological Sciences from a recognized University (Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA and passed not earlier than 03 years).
Desirable NET/GATE or any National-level JRF eligibility test qualified with prior experience in mammalian tissue culture, molecular cloning, high throughput transcriptomics and/or proteomics is desirable.
Consolidated Fixed Emoluments

(i) INR 37,000/- + HRA for those who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSlR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Indian Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.

(ii) INR 30,000/- + HRA as Project Associate – I for others who do not fall under (i) above.

Nature of Appointment Temporary and co-terminus with the project. The position is currently being offered for 1 year which is extendable to 2 more years on continuous satisfactory progress during the project.
Mode of Selection Only potential candidates will be shortlisted based on qualification and prior experience followed by personal interview. Interview schedule will be communicated only to the shortlisted candidates.
Application Eligible candidates may apply by sending their application cover letter along with detailed CV, self-attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience (if any) through email on or before July 06, 2026 to libflsb[at]gmail[dot]com.


Published on 19 Jun 2026