ICGEB Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
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The last date to apply was 26 Jul 2026. The notification below is kept for reference. See jobs open now.
Vacancies
2 Posts
Salary
As per rules
Qualification
Criteria Details Essential Qualification M.Sc/M.Tech in Biotechnology, Life Sciences or other related field with experience in enzymology/molecular biology techniques Desirable Qualifications (Lignin Position) GATE/NET qualification with experience in molecular biology, enzyme kinetics and/or genome engineering Desirable Qualifications (Biomanufacturing Position) Experience in Metabolic engineering and genome engineering Job Responsibilities Bacterial strain engineering, preparing technical reports, conducting experiments, and achieving project milestones
Age limit
As per rules
Opens on
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Location
New Delhi, Delhi
Closes on
26 Jul 2026
Admit card
To be announced
About this recruitment
The latest vacancy notice has been released by International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi for Two Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in the Microbial Engineering Group under the lab of Dr. Shams Yazdani. One position is in a Government-funded project and the other in an industrially-funded project. The positions are available initially for one year with possibility of annual extensions based on performance and fund availability. The salary will be as per DST norms. Closing date for applications is 26 July 2026. Find all details about ICGEB New Delhi JRF Recruitment 2026 including eligibility, job description, and official notice here.
Eligibility
Criteria Details Essential Qualification M.Sc/M.Tech in Biotechnology, Life Sciences or other related field with experience in enzymology/molecular biology techniques Desirable Qualifications (Lignin Position) GATE/NET qualification with experience in molecular biology, enzyme kinetics and/or genome engineering Desirable Qualifications (Biomanufacturing Position) Experience in Metabolic engineering and genome engineering Job Responsibilities Bacterial strain engineering, preparing technical reports, conducting experiments, and achieving project milestones
Pay and allowances
As per DST norms (based on qualification and experience)
Important dates
- Advertised On
- 2026-07-18
- Apply End
- 2026-07-26
Vacancy breakdown
| Position | Job Focus | No. Of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| JRF (Lignin Valorization) | Converting lignin derived products into useful compounds using bacterial strain engineering | 01 |
| JRF (Biomanufacturing) | Molecular/Synthetic biology experiments for genome engineering of bacterial strains for commercial product production | 01 |
At a glance
- Organization Name
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi
- Group Lab
- Microbial Engineering Group (Lab of Dr. Shams Yazdani)
- Project Type
- One Government-funded + One Industrially-funded
- Remuneration
- As per DST norms (based on qualification and experience)
- Duration Of Engagement
- Initially 1 year, extendable annually based on performance and funds
- Application Mode
- Email (CV + Cover Letter)
- Last Date To Apply
- 26 July 2026