DBT-Funded JRF Position 2026: Applications Invited for Junior Research Fellow Position

DBT-Funded JRF Position 2026: Applications Invited for Junior Research Fellow Position

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a Department of Biotechnology (DBT)-funded research project. The position offers an opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary project focusing on carbon capture, microbial electrosynthesis, and sustainable bioprocess development.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply on or before 05 July 2026.

Position Details

Project Title

Carbon capture over biocoal for lipase production using acetate generated from CO₂ via microbial electrosynthesis

The project aims to develop innovative and sustainable approaches for carbon capture and conversion by integrating microbial electrosynthesis and bioprocess engineering techniques.

Duration

• Initial appointment for one year.

• Extendable for an additional year based on:

  • Satisfactory performance

  • Availability of project funds

• Notice period for termination: One month

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology or Microbiology with a good academic record as per DBT manpower recruitment guidelines.

Candidates with a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in the following disciplines will also be considered:

• Bioscience and Bioengineering

• Chemical Engineering

Additionally, applicants must have qualified one of the following national-level examinations:

• CSIR-UGC NET

• GATE

• Any equivalent national-level eligibility examination as per DBT guidelines

Research Areas

The project provides opportunities to work in interdisciplinary domains including:

• Carbon capture and utilization

• Microbial electrosynthesis

• Biocatalysis and enzyme production

• Environmental biotechnology

• Sustainable bioresource engineering

• CO₂ conversion technologies

Roles and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct experimental research related to carbon capture and microbial electrosynthesis.

• Perform laboratory studies on lipase production and bioprocess optimization.

• Analyse research data and prepare scientific reports.

• Assist in project implementation, documentation, and publications.

• Collaborate with the project team to achieve project objectives and deliverables.

Important Date

Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline and become part of an innovative DBT-funded research programme.

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