Applications are invited for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in Prof. Krishna B. S. Swamy’s laboratory at Ahmedabad University under an ANRF – ARG funded project.

Project Overview: Candida species are common members of the human microbiota but can become opportunistic pathogens under specific conditions. This project aims to understand how interactions between different Candida species influence their evolution, fitness, and transition from commensalism to pathogenesis. The research combines experimental evolution, fungal genetics, microbiology, host– pathogen interaction studies, microscopy, flow cytometry, genomics, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics to uncover the molecular basis of dual-species candidiasis.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will participate in:

• Lab organization and maintenance
• Experimental evolution and co-culture assays using multiple Candida species
• Fungal genetics, molecular biology, and microbiology experiments
• Flow cytometry, microscopy, and phenotypic analyses
• Multi-omics data generation and bioinformatics analyses
• Collaborative research with investigators at Ahmedabad University and IIT Bombay

1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance.

• Years 1 – 2: ₹37,000/month + HRA (₹11,000/month)
• Year 3: ₹42,000/month + HRA (₹12,600/month)

First Class Master’s degree (≥60%) in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related Life Sciences.

• CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-JRF, GATE, or any equivalent national eligibility qualification is mandatory.
• Prior experience working with yeast or fungal model organisms is desirable but not essential.

Interested candidates should email (with subject Application for JRF – ANRF-ARG Project ) the following as a single PDF to krishna.​swamy@​ahduni.​edu.​in: Detailed CV, Brief statement of research interests (maximum one page), Contact details of two academic referees.

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM (IST), Friday, July 15, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Expected Joining Date: August 1, 2026