Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 at JNU – Life Sciences Research Project
JNU SRF Recruitment 2026 for Senior Research Fellow in Life Sciences. Check M.Sc qualification, NET requirement, research experience, fellowship, project details and apply by 25 September 2026.
Date Posted: 22nd September 2026
Organization: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Organization Recruitment 2026:
The School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has invited applications for one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position under a research project titled “Specific Strategies to Target Amyloidogenesis through Natural Compound-Based Nano Formulations.”
The selected candidate will work under Dr. Karunakar Kar on the project. The appointment is purely temporary and will continue up to March 2027, subject to satisfactory performance and the continuation of the project.
Position Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
| School | School of Life Sciences |
| Post | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Project | Specific Strategies to Target Amyloidogenesis through Natural Compound-Based Nano Formulations |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Karunakar Kar |
| Nature of Appointment | Purely Temporary |
| Fellowship | As per SERB & JNU norms |
| Duration | Up to March 2027 |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Location | School of Life Sciences, JNU, New Delhi – 110067 |
Essential Qualification
Candidates should possess:
- M.Sc. in:
- Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Biological Sciences
- Related discipline
- Valid NET qualification
- Minimum 2 years of research experience
Desirable Experience
Preference will be given to candidates having research experience in areas such as:
- Protein characterization
- Protein aggregation studies
- Cell culture
- Structural bioinformatics
Research Areas
The project is related to the following areas:
- Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Protein Characterization
- Protein Aggregation
- Amyloidogenesis
- Natural Compound-Based Nano Formulations
- Cell Culture
- Structural Bioinformatics
- Molecular & Cellular Biology
Fellowship / Salary
Fellowship: As per SERB norms and applicable JNU norms.
The exact monthly fellowship amount is not specified in the supplied recruitment details.
Duration of Appointment
The appointment is purely temporary and will be valid up to March 2027, subject to satisfactory performance and the continuation of the project.
Age Limit
The supplied recruitment details do not specify an age limit.
Candidates should check the applicable SERB/JNU norms for any age-related requirements or relaxations.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their application through email.
Applicants should send:
- Detailed CV
- Educational qualification documents
- Research experience details
- Relevant supporting documents
Email Address
Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview through email.
Note: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Karunakar Kar
School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067
Job Location
School of Life Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi – 110067
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date Posted | 22 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 September 2026 |
| Appointment Duration | Up to March 2027 |