Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a DBT-funded research project (DBT stands for Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India) (File No. BT/PR65942/BMS2/156/457/2025) at the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI).
Project Title:
Targeting MetAP2: A Novel Drug Development Approach Against Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba (Naegleria fowleri).
Funding Agency:
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Dipak Manna
Asst. Professor
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 DBT norms)
Duration:
Initially for one year, extendable further based on evaluation of the performance of the project fellow subject to project duration
Essential Qualifications:
- MSc/MTech/MBBS any equivalent postgraduate qualification in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology/ allied subjects with NET/GATE/similar equivalent examination
- Preferable: Mathematics and/or Statistics at the +2 level
Desirable Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, Western blotting, cloning, etc.)
- Experience in mammalian cell culture
- Exposure to bioinformatics analysis will be an added advantage
Project Description:
This project aims to develop a novel therapeutic strategy against the deadly brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri by validating Methionine Aminopeptidase 2 (MetAP2) as a drug target.
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 DBT Project
Last Date for Application: 7 October 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 as a Junior Research Fellow is open to motivated and aspiring candidates. The decision of the University authorities is final in this regard.