PDF Post at BHU, Varanasi-Apply by 16 December 2023

Research Associate (RA) Position Under DBT Project in BHU, India
Research Associate (RA) Position Under DBT Project in BHU, India

Designation/Position- PDF Post at BHU

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, invites applications for the PDF 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- Botany/ Life Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biosciences/ Plant Science or any related field

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Location-  Varanasi

Eligibility/Qualification

The candidates should have PhD degree (Botany/ Life Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Biosciences/ Plant Science or any related field) from Indian University/Institutes with NIRF ranking of upto 20 (overall or in respective arears) or those who have done PhD from abroad will be eligible. The candidates must have at least two publications in Q1 or Q2 journals or SCOPUS/Web of Science listed journals. The upper Age Limit is 45 Years (5 years relaxation for Female/SC/ST/Physically Handicapped Candidate). All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules. 

Desirable qualification: Candidates with research experience in the field of Cyanobacterial taxonomy, Bioinformatics, Physiology and biochemical studies, Molecular biology, Metabolite extraction and upscaling and protein purification with evidence of original research publications will be preferred.

Job/Position Description- 

Applications are invited for the post Raja Jwala Prasad Post-Doctoral Fellowship with a fellowship amount of Rs. 60,000/-pm and HRA of Rs. 10,000/- per month, sanctioned under Institution of Eminence (IoE) Scheme of BHU for the duration of one year. In addition, a contingency amount of Rs. 50,000/- per annum will be provided. Fellows will also have access to comprehensive benefits, including health services, library and access to other resources, as per BHU rules. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

How to Apply- 

Applications through email or post with biodata (name, parent’s name, permanent and correspondence addresses, contact number, email address along with educational qualifications starting from high school to Ph.D.), publication details, etc. along with self-attested copies of all marksheets and documents, should reach within 21 days from the date of advertisement via email to akmishraau@hotmail.com. The hard copy of the same may also be submitted to Dr. Arun Kumar Mishra, Senior Professor, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi221005. Please super-scribe on the envelope/Email subject line “Application for BHU-RJP-PDF at

Department of Botany”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated through the email for the interview. Note- No TA/DA will be paid, if called for interview

Contact Details:                                                                                      

Dr. Arun Kumar Mishra 

Senior Professor

Department of Botany, Institute of Science                                               

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005 M: 09335474142; Email: akmishraau@hotmail.com  

Last Date for Apply– 16 December 2023

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