RJP-PDF Post at BHU, Varanasi- Apply by 25 June 2024

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

Designation/Position- RJP-PDF Post at BHU

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, invites applications for the RJP-PDF 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- Systems Biology/Computational Biology/ Biotechnology/Microbiology

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Location-  Varanasi

Eligibility/Qualification

Essential qualification

PhD in Systems Biology/Computational Biology/ Biotechnology/Microbiology from Indian universities/Institutes with NIRF ranking of up to 20 or those who have done Ph.D. from abroad with a strong experience in Bioinformatics/Metabolic Engineering/ Fluxomics. Extensive experience with R and Python, MATLAB, scripting languages with PERL, C, C++, and R programming and prior experience in computational biology tools. The candidate must have excellent written/verbal communication skills. Applicants must have original research publications (at least 2 papers in Q1 or Q2 Journals or SCOPUS/Web of Science listed Journal) essentially in support of their specialization. 

Desirable Qualifications: Candidates with research experience in Microbial Genomics/Cyanobacterial Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Metabolic Engineering/ Fluxomics and extensive experience with R and Python, MATLAB, scripting languages with PERL, C, C++, and R programming will be preferred and prior experience in computational biology tools is desirable.

Age Limit: The upper age limit is 45 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/Female/Physically handicapped candidates). All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules.

Job/Position Description- 

In reference to letter No. SRICC/RJP-PDF/2023-23/5081 dated 17/11/2023 from SRICC, IoE, BHU, applications are invited for one post of “Raja Jwala Prasad Post-Doctoral Fellowship (RJP-PDF)’’ with a salary/stipend of Rs. 60,000/-pm and House Rent Allowance (HRA) of Rs. 10,000/ pm, sanctioned under Institution of Eminence (loE) Scheme of BHU for the remaining duration as per rules. In addition, a contingency amount of Rs. 50,000/- per annum will be provided. Fellows will also have access to comprehensive benefits, including health services, library and access to other resources, as per BHU rules. The position is purely temporary and may be extended for another year based on performance and the availability of funds under loE.

How to Apply- 

Application as per format provided in the next page along with attested copies of all mark-sheets & certificates and details of any research or other experience etc. should reach the undersigned on or before October 24, 2024. You may send the application to Prof. Pratyoosh Shukla, Professor, School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, (Email: shuklap@bhu.ac.in) with subject line “Application for Raja Jwala Prasad Postdoctoral fellowship”.  

The fellows are expected to publish their work in Q1 or Q2 or SCOPUS/ Web of Science listed journals.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified through email for interview.   No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.

Last Date for Apply– 24 October 2024

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