The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an Institution of National Importance, established through an Act of the Indian Parliament by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, under the auspices of UNESCO. RCB focuses on providing world-class education and training while conducting innovative research at the intersection of various disciplines to develop high-quality human resources in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology.
Fellowship Details
RCB is inviting applications for the position of Project-SRF. The details of the project and requirements are as follows:
- Title of Project: Genetic dissection of rancidity and goitrogenic c-glycosyl flavone biosynthesis genes to enhance the shelf-life and nutritional quality of pearl millet flour.
- Duration: Initially for one year, with the possibility of annual extensions.
- Essential Qualifications: MSc./M.Tech. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Agriculture, Pharmacy, or any related field, with two years of research experience and qualification in a national-level JRF eligibility test (such as NET, GATE, etc.).
- Desirable Skills: Experience in plant transformation, molecular biology, biochemistry, protein isolation, purification, confocal microscopy, and gene editing techniques. Candidates with two years of relevant research experience and expertise will be preferred. Candidates should also possess motivation, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Age Limit: Below 35 years.
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Ramu S Vemanna, Associate Professor.
- Fellowship: Rs. 42,000/- plus 27% HRA per month.
Application Process
A walk-in interview is scheduled for 11th March 2026 at 5:00 PM. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email by 13th March 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the online interview will be held at 10:00 AM on 16th March 2026.
Applicants are required to upload copies of the following documents:
- M.Sc. Degree Certificate
- Certificate of Experience
- National Level JRF eligibility test certificate (such as NET, GATE, etc.)
For any queries, candidates may contact the Principal Investigator via email at ramu.vemanna@rcb.res.in.
Venue
Regional Centre for Biotechnology,
3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurgaon Expressway,
NCR Biotech Science Cluster,
Faridabad, Haryana – 121001.
For more opportunities, please visit the RCB application form and check alerts for various fields such as M.Pharm, B.Pharm, and M.Sc.