Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in an Advanced Research Grant (ARG)-funded research project of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) (File No. ANRF/ARG/2025/007168/LS) at the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI).
Project Title:
Understanding the Mechanisms of Chemoresistance to Bortezomib in Multiple Myeloma and Exploring Therapeutic Strategies to Enhance Drug Sensitivity
Funding Agency:
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India (under Advanced Research Grant, ARG)
Investigators:
- Dr. Pushkar Malakar (Principal Investigator)
- Dr. Brahmachari Somnath Vedeshachaitanya (Co-Principal Investigator)
Department of Biomedical Science and Technology
School of Biological Sciences
RKMVERI
Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Positions: 01
Fellowship:
Rs.37000/- per month + HRA (as per institutional/ARG norms)
Duration:
Initially for one year, extendable further based on performance and project duration
Essential Qualifications:
- MSc/MTech/MBBS/ any equivalent postgraduate qualification in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology/ allied subjects
- Preferable: Mathematics and/or Statistics at the +2 level
- Preferable: Should have cleared NET / GATE examination
Desirable Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, Western blotting, cloning, etc.)
- Experience in mammalian cell culture
- Basic knowledge of cancer biology
- Exposure to bioinformatics analysis will be an added advantage
Project Description:
The project focuses on understanding the mechanism of Bortezomib resistance in multiple myeloma and exploring therapeutic strategies to enhance drug sensitivity.
Age Limit:
28 years (for General Category). Relaxation for reserved categories per Govt. of India rules.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV (including academic details, research experience, and contact information of referees) along with scanned copies of relevant certificates as a single PDF file to the following emails on payment of Rs.500/-: Click here to make the payment online
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Subject line: Application for JRF under ARG Project
Last Date for Application: 21 April 2026 by 5 PM
Selection Procedure:
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email
- • Interview will be conducted in online/offline mode (dates to be notified later).
No TA/DA will be provided for the interview
Note:
- The possibility of getting registered for PhD in the School of Biological Sciences of RKMVERI while being engaged in the above project is open to motivated and aspiring candidates. The decision of the University authorities is final in this regard.