Proiect Research Scientist Position at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India

February 20, 2026

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

Designation/Position- Proiect Research Scientist Position

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India invites applications for Proiect Research Scientist Position from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Centre for Genetic Disorders Institute of Science at Banaras Hindu University is seeking a Proiect Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) with a fellowship of Rs. 56,000/ + 18% HRA per month for a three-year project. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Eligibility includes a Ph.D. in Human Genetics/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Zoology from Indian universities or abroad, at least two original research publications, and excellent experience in cell culture and molecular biology. The age limit is 45 years.

Research/Job Area- Microbiology

Location- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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.

Age: 35 years (Age relaxation will be as per Govt. rules)

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: 1^st 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.

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 as per the details given below:

Vacancy I

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-

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 07^th March2026.

Reporting time for candidates starts 9^th 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