Junior Research Fellow

You are invited to apply for the position of Junior Research Fellow in a DBT (NER) funded research project at Gauhati University, Assam. The project focuses on Project Engineering related to betalain biosynthetic DOPA dioxygenase for the development of a bio-colorant production technology. As a Junior Research Fellow, you will be involved in research activities for a duration of 3 years. The position is open to candidates below 28 years of age as of August 11, 2025. The selected candidate will receive remuneration as per the existing DBT guidelines mentioned in DST/PCPM/Z06/2022 dated June 26, 2023. To be eligible for this position, you must hold either an M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry with CSIR NET-JRF/GATE in Life Sciences/Biotechnology or a B.Tech in Biotechnology with CSIR NET-JRF/GATE. Candidates with work experience in enzyme immobilisation or protein chemistry, along with a strong motivation for working in structural biology, are preferred. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, you are required to submit your updated CV along with a Statement of Research Interest (maximum 500 words) to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Mohammad Imtiyaj Khan, at the following address: Dr. Mohammad Imtiyaj Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, Guwahati - 781014, Assam. Email: imtiyaj@gauhati.ac.in Please ensure that your application is titled "Application for JRF, DBT Project" in the subject line. Applications must be submitted before Monday, August 11, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an interview. For more detailed information, you can refer to the official notification DST/PCPM/Z06/2022 dated June 26, 2023.,