Application are invited for the post of a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in SERB funded project (SERB-21-0259)

Project Title: Salmonella infection mediated obesity and diabetes a new tale of study using Caenorhabditis elegans

Outline of the project: The project aims to understand impact of Salmonella infection on obesity and diabetes. The project utilizes experimental approaches using C. elegans, microbiology, physiology and infection biology.

Positions: One

Duration: Three year

Emoluments: 31000/31000/35000 with 8% HRA (No accommodation)

Essential Qualifications: Masters in any branch of Life Sciences with first division or equivalent CGPA and the candidates should have qualified National Eligibility Test /or GATE or any other equivalent national level exams. Minimum of 1-2 years research experience of working with C. elegans and microbes will be given preference

Desirables: Hand on all basic microbiology techniques, molecular biology, microscopy and cell biology will be an advantage.

How to Apply: Candidates should send their latest CV with academic qualification and one-page research experience supporting the aforementioned essential qualification to Dr. Vidya Devi Negi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,  with subject title Application for JRF position.

Application deadline: 15 April 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Date, time and mode will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates by email.