Research Associate Vacancy in RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Designation/Position- Research Associate Vacancy
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India invites application for Research Associate Vacancy from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is a growing phenomenon. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, RGCB began in 1990 amongst humble surroundings as a small charitable society called the Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (C-DEST). In 1991, recognizing its potential, the C-DEST was made a “Grant-in-Aid” institute of the Government of Kerala and renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (RGC-DEST), becoming the first institute in the country to be named after Sri Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minster of India.
Research/Job Area- Life sciences
Location- Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualifications
PhD in Life sciences. experience in embryonic stem cells/mammalian cell culture certified (thesis), differentiation strategies of stem cells.
Desirable Qualifications
Derivation of embryonic stem cells from embryo, embryo handling, teratoma generation, muscle stem cell differentiation, mouse handling, and other cellular and molecular biology associated experiences including western blot, RT-PCR, IF, FACS, IHC analysis.
Age
Below 35 years as on October 23rd, 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 Project 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” to work in the Laboratory of Dr. Debasree Dutta Scientist F, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram.
Emolument
₹ 58,000 + 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.
Last Date for Apply– 23 October 2026
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