"Junior Research Fellow"

Research Faculty Jobs vacancy notification announced by the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur – Junior Research Fellow jobs. Eligible candidates may apply

Post Date: 22nd October 2025

Hiring Organization: Central University of Tamil Nadu

Organization Profile: Central University of Tamil Nadu was established by an Act of Parliament. The University was inaugurated on 30 September 2009 by the then Union Minister Kapil Sibal who laid the foundation stone.

Job Title: Junior Research Fellow

Project Title: “Investigating the molecular mechanisms of polyphosphate storage in microalgae; an approach towards production of sustainable phosphate biofertilizers”

Essential Qualification: M.Sc./ M.Tech. /Integrated M.Sc. / BS-MS in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Botany or equivalent with 60% marks for General/OBC, 55% for SC/ST/PH and must have qualified CSIR/UGC- NET/GATE or any other equivalent national level exam (DBT/ICMR).

Desirable: Candidate with experience on algal/plant biology, metabolite analysis, tissue culture and molecular biology.

Tenture of Position: The position is purely temporary. Initial appointment will be for 1 year, and it can be extended up to 2 additional years based on performance.

Monthly Fellowship: Rs. 37000/-pm + HRA (as per norms)

Job Location: Thiruvarur, Tamilnadu

Organization Website: http://cutn.ac.in/

How to Apply: Candidates fulfilling the above eligibility criteria are encouraged to submit the online application through google form and also submit the copy of application to email id: algalbiotechnologylab@gmail.com on or before 31st October 2025. Web link for application (Google form): https://forms.gle/imL9yTqnpMUoaJ6Q7

Tentative date of online interview: 14th November 2025 (virtual mode)

Organization Address: Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur-610005.