Designation/Position- Research Associate Position at RGCB
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, India, invites applications for the Research Associate Position at RGCB from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology is a research institute in India, exclusive to research in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. It is located at Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala in India. Research Associate Position at RGCB
Research/Job Area- Any branch of life sciences
Location- Thiruvananthapuram
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualifications
- PhD in Life sciences. Mammalian Embryo isolation, derivation and culture of embryonic stem cells. Proved/certified (thesis) experience in stem cell biology, differentiation strategies of embryonic stem cells and embryo handling.
Desirable Qualifications
- PhD in stem cell biology, with thorough evident experience in embryo isolation, derivation of embryonic stem cells from embryo, teratoma generation, and muscle stem cell differentiation and other molecular biology associated experiences.
Age: 35 years as on 07 th February 2026. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Research Associate-I in the DBT-BIRAC Proposals on ‘Smart Proteins’ for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under the BioE3 Policy, entitled “Formulation of serum free growth media for the derivation and differentiation of bovine embryonic stem cells to muscle stem cells: a sustainable plant-based indigenous alternative for the production of cultured meat” in the Laboratory of Dr. Debasree Dutta at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Emolument: ₹ 58000/- + 18% HRA per month
Duration: Initially for a period of four months or till termination of the project whichever is earlier and extendable based on the performance evaluation.
How to Apply-
- Applications should be submitted online.
- Candidates currently working in Government firms should send applications through proper channel.
- Last date for receiving completed applications is February 07, 2026.
- If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions, separate application forms should be submitted for each position.
- Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.
Last Date for Apply– 07 February 2026
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