Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Physics
Institute:
IIT Jammu
Country:
India
Research Field:
Physics ,Chemistry , Computational Biology , Bioinformatics, Biotechnology
Posted Date:
Apr 07, 2026
Deadline:
Apr 21, 2026
Offer Period:
1 year
Offer Start Date:
NA
Junior Research Fellow position in Quantifying Information Flow in Gene Expression through Transcriptional and Translational Noise
Description:
- Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on the R&D project titled “Quantifying Information Flow in Gene Expression through Transcriptional and Translational Noise, RP-100356” sanctioned by ANRF, Government of India
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Motivated candidates with a M.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry, or an M.Tech. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, or MSc/M.Tech in any other relevant discipline, are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have a consistently good academic record.
Age :
- The upper age limit is 28 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per govt.norms ANRF (Government of India) norms (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL,
Women – 5 years etc. as applicable)
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- The JRF will be appointed for an initial period of one year, which may be extended based on satisfactory performance. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the project.
Benefits:
- Consolidated Salary per Month : Consolidated amount of INR 37,000 per month plus applicable HRA for candidates who have qualified NET/GATE or any other national-level examination
- Otherwise, INR 25,000 per month plus applicable HRA.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- scanned copies of certificates, other supporting documents
- CV
- photocopies of mark sheets/certificates
How to apply:
- Email : ajeet.sharma@iitjammu.ac.in
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 2016, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu is a premier public research university in Jammu, J&K, emerging as a leading technical institute with a sprawling 25-acre permanent campus at Jagti, boasting state-of-the-art facilities, including the Saptarshi Research Laboratory. As a rapidly growing institution, it offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, academic freedom, and high-quality industry collaborations. The institute features modern, smart classrooms, sophisticated labs, vibrant, comfortable, and air-conditioned hostels, along with a comprehensive sports complex for holistic student development. With a faculty trained at prestigious institutions, IIT Jammu emphasizes academic excellence and, as of 2024, has seen strong placement rates over 85%, supported by the Career Development Cell. The institute fosters innovation through its specialized Tinkerers Lab and various entrepreneurship initiatives, providing an enriching environment nestled near the Himalayan region. The curriculum, aimed at holistic development, also includes mandatory non-graded courses on ethics, social responsibility, and language skills.
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