Applications are invited for the post of Project Research Associate at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Saikat Bhattacharjee, Associate Professor, RCB

Initially for a period of one (01) year, extendable up to the duration of the project (i.e. 30.07.2027). The PI reserves the right to terminate the candidate’s appointment with 1 months’ notice if satisfactory progress is not demonstrated.

Rs. 58,000/- + 24% HRA per month.

PhD in Life Sciences/​Plant Biology/Plant-Pathogen Interactions/​Biochemistry/​Biotechnology. Hands-on experience in advanced molecular biology techniques such as DNA & RNA isolation, protein purification, routine PCRs and cloning. Experience in protein purification from plant and bacterial samples, in vitro and in vivo protein-protein interaction assays.

Desirable: Prior hands-on experience on proteomics especially related to plant-pathogen interactions.

Interested candidates should apply online by 18^th June, 2026, 5:00 PM. Apply Online

The shortlisted candidates will be informed via email to appear in the online interview to be held at 10:30 AM on 24^th June, 2026.

For any query, you may contact PI by email: saikat@​rcb.​res.​in

Please upload the following documents with your application:

1. PhD Award Certificate.
2. Detailed CV.
3. Soft copies of published manuscripts.
4. Name, contact Nos. and recommendations of at least 2 referees from the PhD/post-doctoral tenure.

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