Temporary Position Available

Adv. 20/2025 | 28.01.2026

Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Project Associate-I in the DBT-BIRAC Proposals on ‘Smart Proteins’ for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under the BioE3 Policy, entitled "Formulation of serum free growth media for the derivation and differentiation of bovine embryonic stem cells to muscle stem cells: a sustainable plant-based indigenous alternative for the production of cultured meat" in the Laboratory of Dr. Debasree Dutta at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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Essential Qualifications

• M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences, proven certified experience in mammalian cell culture, Buffer preparation, Molecular biology protocols including DNA/RNA/protein isolation, western blot analysis, qRT-PCR.

Desirable Qualifications

• First class M.Sc. degree in any branch of Life Sciences. proven experience in mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence techniques, handling and usage of fermenters/bioreactors, and exposure to microscopy.

Age

28 years as on 07 ^th February 2026. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms

Emolument

₹ 25000/- + 18% HRA per month

Duration

Initially for a period of four months or till termination of the project whichever is earlier and extendable based on the performance evaluation.

Selection Process

1. Applications should be submitted online.
2. Candidates currently working in Government firms should send applications through proper channel.
3. Last date for receiving completed applications is February 07, 2026.
4. If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions, separate application forms should be submitted for each position.
5. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.
   
   Applications which are not in the prescribed format will summarily be rejected.
   Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply. Applicants will be short listed for the online selection interview based on eligibility criteria. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.