CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, a premier Institute under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is involved in multidisciplinary R&D programs of both basic and applied nature. CSIR-CDRI is a pioneer biomedical research organization in India and has the infrastructure and expertise to develop a drug from concept to commercialization. In the year 2012, CSIR-CDRI shifted to its state of the art new campus, which has been set up with a vision to serve as a Nodal Center of CSIR in new drug discovery and development. Spread across ~61 acres, it houses an R&D Complex, Support Services, Guest House, Hostel and Staff Quarters.
A unique opportunity for research career in Science & Technology in the area of Drugs, Pharmaceuticals and Biomedical Research
With the aim to expand and strengthen the areas of Neuroscience, Cancer, Endocrinology and metabolic disease, Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Medicinal Process Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Biochemistry and Structural Biology, the Institute is looking for enthusiastic, talented young researchers / professionals with brilliant academic record, proven scientific achievements and zeal to conduct research as per the mandate of the Institute aligned with National Missions.
Scientific Administrative Assistant One (01)
Post Code : 001
Essential qualifications : Graduation in Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Well versed in communication skill, report preparation, data keeping.
Stipend : Rs 18,000 +HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 50 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP2031) “Chemical biology approaches towards dissecting non-canonical protein functions and novel targets in Malaria, Leishmania and Filaria parasites (ParaProt).” Tenure up to – 31.03.2025
JRF (Project) One (01)
Post Code : 002
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology with NET (LS) / GATE Qualified
Desirable qualifications : One year experience
Stipend : Rs. 31,000+HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (EMS2001) “Understanding noncanonical functions of chapronin TCP1 complex subunit(s) and DnaJ protein (s) of Leishmania donovani.” Tenure up to – 07.06.2025
JRF (Project) One (01)
Post Code : 003
Essential qualifications : M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology/ Mircobiology/ Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Allied biological Sciences discipline with GATE/ NET (LS) Qualified
Desirable qualifications : Prior research training
Stipend : Rs. 31,000+16% HRA p.m
Upper Age limit : 28 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0380) “Exploring DNA Transactions and Genome Maintenance in the Malaria Parasite.” Tenure up to – 23.09.2024
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 004
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences with NET or GATE Qualified
Desirable qualifications : Minimum 1 year research experience in laboratory animal handling, cell culture & molecular biology techniques
Stipend : Rs. 31,000+HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0040) “PAN CSIR CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM Making Cancer Care Affordable Empowering Women’s Health: Focusing on Breast and Gynecological Cancers of Indian Relevance.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2026
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 005
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences with NET or GATE Qualified
Desirable qualifications : Minimum 6 months dissertation training on mammalian cell culture & molecular biology techniques
Stipend : Rs. 31,000+16% HRA p.m
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0421) “Development of a novel dual luciferase reporter based high throughput assay for discovery of autophagy modulators and their functional characterization in mammalian system.” Tenure up to – 23.01.2026
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 006
Essential qualifications : M.Sc./M.Tech. in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology or allied discipline of Life Sciences
Desirable qualifications : NET / GATE qualification
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000+HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0394) “Understanding the role of Dynamin-related proteins (DRPs) in mitochondrial remodeling and organelle communication in human malaria parasite.” Tenure up to – 08.02.2027
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 007
Essential qualifications : Masters degree in Life Sciences + two years research experience with NET Qualified
Stipend : Rs. 35,000+HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR TLP0015 (NMITLI) “Industrially Scalable Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) charged formulation for better bone health.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2024
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 008
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences with NET-LS/ GATE Qualified
Desirable qualifications : Experience in organic synthesis.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000+16% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0415) “Development of Asymmetric Isocyanide-Based Multi-Component Reactions (AIMCR) towards Alkaloid-Mimicking Scaffolds and Drugs.” Tenure up to – 26.12.2025
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 009
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry with NET/ GATE Qualified
Stipend : Project Associate-I for 1st and 2nd year with Emoluments Rs. 31,000 per month with 16% HRA and Project Associate-II for 3rd year with Emolument Rs. 35,000 per month with 16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0417) “Design and implementation of enzyme like small scaffold as a bifunctional catalyst for stereoselective glycosylation .” Tenure up to – 01.01.2026
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 010
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry with NET or GATE Qualified
Stipend : Project Associate-I for 1st and 2nd year with Emoluments Rs. 31,000 per month with 16% HRA and Project Associate-II for 3rd year with Emolument Rs. 35,000 per month with 16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0418) “Leveraging Vinyl Azides and in situ Generated Iminium Intermediates for the Synthesis of Cyclic/Acyclic Amines under Redox-Neutral Conditions.” Tenure up to – 01.01.2026
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 011
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with NET / GATE Qualified
Desirable qualifications : Experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
Stipend : Project Associate-I for 1st and 2nd year with Emoluments Rs. 31,000 per month with 16% HRA and Project Associate-II for 3rd year with Emolument Rs. 35,000 per month with 16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0419) “Development of Organocatalytic Photochemical Reactions and their Enantioselective Variants .” Tenure up to – 08.01.2026
Senior Research Associate One (01)
Post Code : 012
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with 04 years Research Experience OR Ph.D. in Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : NET or GATE qualified. Some experience of Medicinal Chemistry
Stipend : Rs. 42,000+18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DIPAS (SSP0242) “Scaled up synthesis, purification and assessment of chimeric Hydrogen sulphide donors compounds for potential application to hypobaric hypoxia .” Tenure up to – 2026
Project Assistant Level-I Two (02)
Post Code : 013
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm / MS (Pharm)
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- p.m.
Upper Age limit : 30 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project :CMR (GAP0422) “Phase 1 Academic Clinical Trail of Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Early Measurement of Drug Activity of CENTINHALE Dry Powder Inhalation” Tenure up to – 15.07.2024
Timing
Eligible candidates are required to report for the Interview at 9:00 A.M on 14.03.2023 (For Position Code 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006 & 007 Area of Life Sciences) and 15.03.2023 (For Position Code 008, 009, 010, 011, 012 & 013 Area of Chemical Sciences and Pharma). Candidates reporting after 10:00 A.M will not be entertained. The eligible candidates may appear before the Selection Committee for interview on the date and time mentioned above at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, B.S. 10/1, Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow- 226031. Eligible candidates must bring with them a duly filled application (which can be downloaded from our website cdri.res.in), with original & self attested copies of mark sheets/certificates etc. along with a recent passport size photograph. Tentative mark sheets/certificates and ‘result awaited’ will not be considered.
General Conditions
1. Age relaxation will be admissible to SC/ST/OBC/PWD & Women candidates as per Govt. of India/CSIR/Funding Agency Guidelines.
2. Suitable Candidates may be empaneled for future requirement if any, under different projects.
3. The date for determining age/qualification and experience shall be the date of interview.
4. The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects. The engagement in these projects will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for consideration for regularization against any CSIR/CDRI post(s).
5. The number of positions against the various projects can vary at the time of selection depending on the requirement of the institute.
6. Position Code will be cancelled if funds are not available in the advertised concerned project.
7. The Director, CSIR-CDRI has discretion to increase or decrease the number of positions or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
8. Interim queries will not be entertained.
9. While coming for Walk-In-Interview, candidate(s) are advised to strictly adhere the COVID-19 guidelines.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
Note :- Candidates who fulfils the requisite qualification and age will be allowed to appear before the Selection Committee for interview. Written test in the subject area will be held, if required, to shortlist candidates for the interview on the same day depending upon the number of candidates. The interview may be continued for the subsequent days also, therefore outsider candidates are requested to make their own arrangements accordingly.
Walk-in-interview for engagement of Project Staff under different Projects to be held on
14.03.2023 (For Position Code 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006 & 007 Area of Life Sciences) and
15.03.2023 (For Position Code 008, 009, 010, 011, 012 & 013 Area of Chemical Sciences and Pharma)
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