Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Project Associate –II in the DBT funded project ( BT/PR51306/NER/95/1993/2023) of Dr. T R Santhosh Kumar at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Age: Below 35 years as on September 15, 2025. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.

Initially for a period of one year and extendable for one more year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier based on performance evaluation on yearly basis.

35000 + 18% HRA per month.

First Class Post-Graduate Degree in Biotechnology/​Biochemistry from any recognized University.

The candidate must have two years of documented research experience in Mammalian cell culture, Bio imaging and Biochemical assays.

Desirable: Candidates with prior experience in animal experiments and histology will be preferred.

1. Applications should be submitted online.
2. Candidates who are currently working in Government firms should send applications through proper channel.
3. Last date for receiving completed applications is September 15, 2025.
4. If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions, separate applications should be submitted for each position. 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.

No TA/ DA will be given for appearing in the interview.
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.

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