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Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India invites applications for Faculty Positions at Gujarat from eligible and interested candidates
About- Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) is a new post-graduate university established by the Gujarat Biotechnology University Act 2018. In a unique collaboration with the world-leading University of Edinburgh, GBU will place excellence and innovation at its core to deliver biotechnology solutions for society’s needs. GBU invites applications from exceptional scholars as founding faculty for the roles below. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose research is translational and has a high potential for product, process, or prototype development. GBU aims to launch MSc by Research and Ph.D. programs from August 2021.
Research/Job Area- Any branch of biological sciences
- Biotechnology
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Climate Resilience
- Microbial Metabolites
- Bioactive Peptides
- Plant Biotechnology
- Recombinant Protein Production
- Protein Purification
- Enzyme Kinetics
- Microbial Culture and Fermentation
Location- Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualification
Candidates must have:
- A Ph.D. in any branch of Biological Sciences from a reputed university.
- At least one first-author research paper published in a standard refereed journal listed in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR).
- The publication must have an impact factor of 3 or higher.
Desirable Experience/Knowledge
Candidates with experience or knowledge in the following areas will be preferred:
- Recombinant protein production
- Protein purification
- Enzyme kinetics
- Microbial culture
- Fermentation
- Related biotechnology and molecular biology techniques
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 35 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.
Job/Position Description-
Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU), under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, invites applications for one Research Associate position to work on a Department of Biotechnology (Government of India)-funded research project titled “Climate resilience by employing rare microbial metabolites and bioactive peptides of microbial and plant origin.”
The project is being carried out in collaboration with BRIC–National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) and CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP). The selected candidate will be based at Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar. The position is purely temporary and will be co-terminus with the project.
Summary Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Research Associate |
| No. of Positions | 01 |
| Project Title | Climate resilience by employing rare microbial metabolites and bioactive peptides of microbial and plant origin |
| Funding Agency | Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India |
| Institution | Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) |
| Collaborating Institutions | BRIC–National Institute of Plant Genome Research; CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants |
| Location | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| Minimum Qualification | Ph.D. in any branch of Biological Sciences |
| Research Publication Requirement | At least one first-author paper in a JCR-listed refereed journal with impact factor ≥ 3 |
| Age Limit | Up to 35 years |
| Fellowship/Salary | ₹58,000 + 9% HRA per month |
| Initial Duration | 1 year |
| Tenure | Extendable based on satisfactory progress; co-terminus with the project |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 September 2026 |
Designation
Research Associate
Number of Positions: 01
The selected Research Associate will work on the DBT-funded project “Climate resilience by employing rare microbial metabolites and bioactive peptides of microbial and plant origin.”
The research will focus on the investigation and application of microbial metabolites and bioactive peptides of microbial and plant origin for developing approaches toward climate resilience.
The candidate is expected to contribute to project-related experimental research, particularly in areas such as recombinant protein production, protein purification, enzyme kinetics, microbial culture, fermentation, and other relevant biotechnology techniques.
The initial appointment will be for one year. The tenure may be extended until the completion of the project based on the candidate’s satisfactory performance. The position is purely temporary and will automatically terminate with the project.
Fellowship/Emoluments
₹58,000 per month + 9% HRA
How to Apply-
Eligible candidates should apply to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Sudhir Pratap Singh, Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar, by completing the online application form.
Online Application Form:
https://forms.gle/cEM2Mk5a6y34ZixC9
Applicants must upload the required supporting documents, including their latest CV and other relevant credentials, through the online application form.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email regarding the interview process.
Last Date for Apply– 15 September 2026
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