Research Associate Post at BHU, Varanasi – Apply by 20 May 2025

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

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- Cell biology and/or molecular genetics/ developmental biology

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Location-  Varanasi

Eligibility/Qualification

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree and should have research publications in cell biology and/or molecular genetics/ developmental biology, preferably using Drosophila model. Those who have submitted their doctoral thesis and are awaiting results may also apply.

The upper age limit for RA can be relaxed for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates as per GOI rules. 

Job/Position Description- 

Research Associate position under DBT Project

Applications are invited for a position of Research Associate available under, and co-terminus with, a DBT-supported research project entitled Roles of multiple transcripts of hsromega lncRNA gene of Drosophila melanogaster in development, immunity, and omega speckle organization”.  

Research Associate (emoluments up to Rs. 67000/- + 18% HRA, depending upon research experience as per DBT/DST guidelines): Research work under the project would involve advanced genetic, molecular genetic and cell biological approaches to examine roles of various hsromega transcripts in immune system and in organization of the omega speckles with reference to the topological distributions of different parts of the hsromega transcripts and the major hnRNPs.

How to Apply- 

Applications are to be sent only through e-mail to lakhotia@bhu.ac.in, with name of the post applied for mentioned in the subject line. Each application should provide: Applicant’s name, permanent and correspondence address, names of father and mother, date of birth, telephone/mobile no., e-mail address, category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST, as applicable), details of educational career (starting from High School or equivalent) and any special academic achievement, a recent photograph and attested copies of all marks-sheets & certificates. Application should also include a statement of previous research experience with full list of research publications. and names, with contact details (email id), of three referees. Incomplete applications would not be considered.

Application should  reach Prof. S. C. Lakhotia, BHU Distinguished Professor, Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221 005 through email (lakhotia@bhu.ac.in) on or before 20th May 2025. Please do not send any hard-copy

No TA/DA will be payable if called for off line interview.

Last Date for Apply– 20 May 2025

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