With the aim to expand and strengthen the areas of Neurobiology, Virology, Parasite Biology, Endocrinology, Human Genetics, Analytical Biochemistry, Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Process Chemistry, Statistics, IPR & HR Management, the Institute is looking for enthusiastic, talented young professionals with brilliant academic record, proven scientific achievements and zeal to conduct research as per the mandate of the Institute aligned with National Missions.
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.
Post Code : 001
JRF (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Animal Sciences / Life Sciences with 55% marks from Indian Universities/Institutes + NET/NET(LS)/ GATE qualified
Desirable qualifications : Candidate with 6-12 months research experience/training in the field of cell culture/ molecular biology/ protein expression and purification will be preferred.
Stipend : Rs. 37,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 years
Title & Tenure of the project : Relaxation as per HRDG Guideline Emeritus Scientist Scheme CSIR (EMS2001) “Understanding noncanonical functions of chapronin TCP1 complex subunit(s) and DnaJ protein (s) of Leishmania donovani.” Tenure upto : 07.06.2025
Post Code : 002
Project Technical Support-III (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in mammalian cell culture and Animal Experimentation.
Stipend : Rs. 28,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0452) “Targeting Bile Acid Receptor TGR5 for the Treatment of Ischemic Cerebral Stoke Associated Motor & Cognitive Deficits.” Tenure up to - 31.01.2027
Post Code : 003
Project Assistant (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : B.Sc. in Life Sciences or Chemical Science.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in project management.
Stipend : Rs. 20,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 50 years
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
Post Code : 004
Project Associate- I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications :Master Degree in Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics
Desirable qualifications : Knowledge of Computer-Aided drug design, molecular modeling/artificial intelligence driven
Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0449) “National Network projects of CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow.” Tenure upto : 19.10.2028
Post Code : 005
Project Associate-II (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters Degree in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics with 2 year research experience
Desirable qualifications : Expertise/Experience in cell culture, gene cloning, flow cytometry, Peptide Biology.
Stipend : Rs.28,000/- +18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0410) “Role of Nuclear mTOR: An Autonomous Modulator of Gene Expression” Tenure up to - 15.08.2025
Post Code : 006
Project Associate-II (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences + NET qualified with two years research experience. Mammalian cell culture and animal handling.
Stipend : Rs.35,000/- +18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : BIRAC (GAP0447) “Therapeutics targeting of neutrophil extracellular traps nets in pulmonary fibrosis” under Mission Covid Suraksha. Tenure up to - 15.10.2025
Post Code : 007
Project Associate- II (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters Degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology + NET qualified with 2 year lab experience in life Science research.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in cell culture and animal handling.
Stipend : Rs. 35,000/- + 16% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0379) “A study on the intergenerational effect of Maternal Vitamin D3 deficiency on congnition and hippocampal neurons in rats.” Tenure upto : 12.08.2024
Post Code : 008
Senior Project Associate (01 Position)
Masters Degree in Biology / Life Sciences / Pharmacy with 4 year experience in the drug development. OR Ph.D. in relevant area
Desirable qualifications : Experience in LC-MS, HPLC, Pharmacokinetic and animal handling.
Stipend : Rs.42,000/- +18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP2045) “Subsequent New Drug application (SNDA) enabling studies for sustained for released corneal targeted antifungal formulation. Tenure up to - 30.09.2024
Post Code : 009
Project Scientist-B One (01)
Essential qualifications : 1. First-class postgraduate degree in (Biology / Life Sciences), including the integrated PG degrees OR 2. Second-class postgraduate degree, including the integrated PG degrees with Ph.D. in relevant area (Biology / Life Sciences)
Desirable qualifications : At least two years of experience in techniques involving virology or molecular biology, cell culture, animal handling, and lab management evidenced by publication or certificates. A 300-500 word research statement should be provided with the application.
Stipend : Rs. 56,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP 0448) “Development of a reverse genetic system for japanese Encephalitis Virus as a tool to develop In Vitro and In Vivo antiviral screening platforms.” Tenure up to - 31.12.2027
Post Code : 010
Project Technical Support-III (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in handling the organic chemistry experiments.
Stipend : Rs. 28,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0452) “Targeting Bile Acid Receptor TGR5 for the Treatment of Ischemic Cerebral Stoke Associated Motor & Cognitive Deficits.” Tenure upto 31.01.2027
Post Code : 011
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry. Equal to more than 70% Marks in M.Sc. (or 7.0) CGPA.
Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (IHP0012) “Exploring non-canonical secondary structures (Gquadruplexes) as alternative targets for malaria intervention” Tenure upto - 31.03.2024
Post Code : 012
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry OR M.Pharm in Medicinal Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+16% 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/¬+16% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB (GAP0415) “Development of Asymmetric Isocyanide-Based Multi¬Component Reactions (AIMCR) towards Alkaloid- Mimicking Scaffolds and Drugs.” Tenure up to - 26.12.2025
Post Code : 013
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry with NET/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 (GAP0453) “Exploration of Cyclic Diaryliodonium Salts as Biarylating Agents to Generate Medicinally Relevant Biaryl Scaffolds” Tenure up to - 29.01.2027
Post Code : 014
Project Associate-II One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry+ NET/GATE/GPAT qualified with two years research experience OR M.Pharma + NET/GATE/GPAT qualified with two years research experience
Desirable qualifications : Two years research experience on isolation/ synthesis and handling HPLC and LCMS.
Stipend : Rs. 35,000/ + 16% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0382) “Bioprospecting of Marine microbial diversity for various products” under the Marine Bioresource and Biotechnology Network Programme. Tenure upto - 27.09.2024
Post Code : 015
Project Associate-II One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm. with 2 years research experience. OR MS Pharm. with 2 years research experience.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in formulation, LC-MS, HPLC, Pharmacokinetic and animal handling.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000+18% 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.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Stipend : (ii) 28,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Title & Tenure of the project : (CLP0009) Tenure up to - 28.09.2025
Post Code : 016
Project Associate-II One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm. with 2 years research experience. OR MS Pharm. with 2 years research experience.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in formulation, LC-MS, HPLC, Pharmacokinetic and animal handling.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000+18% 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) 28,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : (CLP0011) Tenure up to - 26.09.2025
Timing:- Eligible candidates are required to report for the Interview on 26-02-2024 (For Position Code No. 001 to 009, Area of Life Sciences) and on 01-03-2024 (For Position Code No. 010 to 016, Area of Chemical Sciences /Pharma Group) from 09:00 am onwards. 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, Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow-226031. Eligible candidates must bring with them a duly filled application & undertaking (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.
1. Age relaxation if any, will be as per Govt. of India/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/Scheme 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 projects.
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 candidates coming from outstations are requested to make their own arrangements accordingly.
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