Fellowship 2026 - DHR Pharma, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry Fellowship at MNNIT

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow (on contract) in a research project entitled “Developing Electronic Tattoo (e-tattoo) as an Electrically Conductive Dermal Patch for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: An Electrical Interface to Rejuvenate Skin-Nerve Crosstalk " funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR: SUG-2026-1524) for 1 year.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Number of Position : 01 (one)
Tenure of Appointment : 1year (Extension based on performance)

Upper Age Limit : 28 years on the last date of application for general and EWS (The upper age limit is relaxable up to 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST /PH and women candidates)

Essential Qualifications : 1. Master's degree (M.Sc., M. Pharm, M. Tech) in Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Biochemistry or other relevant branch with a minimum percentage of 60% is required
2. A valid GATE/ NET/ Equivalent National level examination score
Desirable : Hands-on experience with animal cell culture and molecular biology techniques.

Fellowship : 37,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Name of Principal Investigator : Dr. Ekta Srivastava, Department of Biotechnology, MNNIT Allahabad.

Name of Co-Investigator : Prof. Manisha Sachan, Department of Biotechnology, MNNIT Allahabad.

Note
1. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photographs submitted.
2. Mere possession of the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate will be called for an interview. The Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of merit and the needs of the project.
3. Shortlisted Candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview dates. So, they must provide their valid Email IDs in their applications.
4. Shortlisted candidates have to present themselves for the interview on the interview date with an updated CV and original and attested photocopies of mark sheets/ certificates in support of their academic qualifications.
5. Applicants in employment (private, government or any other organization) are required to submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer at the time of interview.
6. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

The duly completed application in prescribed format along with copies of supporting documents must reach to: Research & Consultancy Cell, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj-211004, within 21 days from publication of the advertisement. The envelope should be superscripted as “Application for the post of Project Assistant (on contract) in the Research Project “Developing Electronic Tattoo (e-tattoo) as an Electrically Conductive Dermal Patch for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: An Electrical Interface to Rejuvenate Skin-Nerve Crosstalk ".

A soft copy of the application should also be sent to Dr. Ekta Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology & Principal Investigator, through email at ektasr@mnnit.ac.in. The position is purely temporary and will be governed by the funding agency rules and service conditions of Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad.