Project Scientist-II Position at Banaras Hindu University, UP, India
Designation/Position- Project Scientist-II Position
Banaras Hindu University, UP, India invites application for Project Scientist-II Position from eligible and interested candidates
About- Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. This Creative and innovative university was founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in 1916 with the cooperation of great personalities like Dr. Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India.
Research/Job Area- Medical Microbiology
Location- Banaras Hindu University, UP, India
Research Job/Area- Life Sciences or a related field
Eligibility/Qualification–
| Minimum Essential Qualification | Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees. PhD in microbiology will be given preference. |
| Desirable Qualification | PHD in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology. Microbiology lab experience preferably in area of Mycology. |
Job/Position Description-
Project name: Development of innovative Diagnostics for Fungal Diseases in India: Addressing a Neglected Public Health Concern
Funding Agency: PM-ABHIM, ICMR
Venue: 1st Floor Department of Microbiology, IMS, BHU, Varanasi
Subject: Recruitment for the following post on a purely temporary basis in Extramural Research under the above-mentioned Project.
| Name of the Project Post | Project Research Scientist-I (NM) |
| Number of the Post | 01 (UR) |
| Key Responsibilities | Responsible for overseeing fungal conventional and molecular diagnostics. Key responsibilities include specimen handling, fungal culture, molecular testing, and antifungal susceptibility testing. The individual must be willing for field work including overseeing search and data analysis for neglected fungal diseases in villages of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The individual will also support training, sample processing and coordination with the strain repository team, Field supervision & travel. |
| Consolidated Remuneration | Rs. 56000 + 20% HRA/month |
| Tenure | 11 Months (extendable, till project continues as per performance) |
| Age Limit | 35 years (Age relaxation will be as per Govt. rules) |
| Reporting Date & Time | 09/03/26 at 9:00 Department of Microbiology IMS BHU Varanasi-221005 |
How to Apply-
Applications in the prescribed format are invited for the following posts on a purely temporary basis for the Extramural Research Project titled “Development of innovative Diagnostics for Fungal Diseases in India: Addressing a Neglected Public Health Concern” under Principal Investigator Prof. Ragini Tilak, Professor, Department of Microbiology, IMS, BHU Varanasi
Candidates may opt for online interview only, for the position of Project Research Scientist- I. Interested applicants must email their completed application form along with appropriate enclosures to tilakragini28@gmail.com with CC to ragini@bhu.ac.in not later than 07th March2026.
Reporting time for candidates starts 9th March 2026 at 9.00 AM and closing time to report for interview 10.00 AM on the same day, after which no additional candidates would be entertained for interview
Last Date for Apply– 07 March 2026
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