Designation/Position- Research Associate Post at BHU
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, invites applications for the Research Associate Post at BHU from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Banaras Hindu University, formerly Central Hindu College, is a central public university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established jointly in 1916 by the Maharaja of Darbhanga Rameshwar Singh, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Sir Sunder Lal and British Theosophist and Home Rule League founder Annie Besant.
Research/Job Area- Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Protein Chemistry
Location- Varanasi
Eligibility/Qualification –
| (a) Essential | Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Protein Chemistry and M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry with First division or 60% marks with research experience in enzyme technology/food chemistry/nanomaterials/biosensor |
| (b) Desirable | Research experience in the field of enzyme purification/ immobilization of enzymes on nanomaterials/ biosensor fabrication, which should be evidenced by Q1/Q2 SCI Publications. |
| Upper Age Limit | 35 years (Relaxation as per CSIR guidelines) |
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited for the temporary positions of Research Associate (RA) under the CSIRsponsored project entitled ‘Structural and functional insights on novel plant β-galactosidase and its immobilization on nanomaterials towards their ultrasensitive biosensor applications’ (CSIR Emeritus Scientist Scheme, CSIR Ref: 21/1179/25/EMR-II dated 21.11.2025), B.H.U. Project code P-25/0887. The post is temporary and co-terminus with the project.
| Designation | Research Associate (One Post) |
| Emoluments | ₹ 58000+ 18% HRA |
How to Apply-
Application on plain paper giving name, permanent and correspondence address, name of father and mother, mobile no. and email address (if available), details of educational career (starting from high School or equivalent) self-attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificate along with the brief description of previous research (max. 250 words) and list of publications should reach to the Prof. A.M. Kayastha, CSIR Emeritus Scientist, Principal Investigator, CSIR Project (P25/0887), School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi221005 by e-mail (Mentioning “CSIR Project RA Application”: in the subject area) to amkayastha.biotech@bhu.ac.in (Prof. A.M. Kayastha) cc to kayasthabhu@gmail.com by October 12th, 2026.
