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Applications are invited for the following posts at the constituent colleges/departments of Nitte (Deemed to be University)/Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital , Deralakatte, Mangalore:
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Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the post of Project Associate-I with a potential for PhD registration in an externally funded research project at the Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore.
Interested candidates can send their statement of interest along with CV to anirban@nitte.edu.in with a copy to hr@nitte.edu.in, indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in, and director.nucser@nitte.edu.in on or before 30th August, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (online)
| Title of the project | Functional assessments of pathogenic variants in the nuclear and mitochondrial genome contributing to the pathogenesis of hereditary optic neuropathies |
| Funding agency | Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Dr. Anirban Chakraborty |
| Number of Posts | One |
| Fellowship | Rs 31,000 + 18% HRA per month |
| Essential Qualifications | Master’s degree in Biomedical Science/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Human Genetics/Clinical Genetics/Biochemistry/Any branch of Life Science with at least 60% marks |
| Desirable | Strong background and hands-on experience in zebrafish model system, cell culture, molecular/cell biology techniques. Know-how of OMICS-related bioinformatics tools, particularly those used in exome/whole genome/transcriptome/microbiome studies, is preferable. Prior experience in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tools and microinjection in zebrafish will be an added advantage |
| Duration | The project is for three years. The appointment will be yearly; renewal/extension will be based on annual review of performance. The position is co-terminus with the project |
Interested candidates can send their statement of interest along with CV to anirban@nitte.edu.in with a copy to hr@nitte.edu.in, indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in, and director.nucser@nitte.edu.in on or before 30th August, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (online)
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the post of Project Associate-I with a potential for PhD registration in an externally funded research project at the Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore.
Interested candidates can send their statement of interest along with CV to anirban@nitte.edu.in with a copy to hr@nitte.edu.in, indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in, and director.nucser@nitte.edu.in on or before 30th August, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (online)
| Title of the project |
Evaluation of the tumorigenic potential of areca nut (Areca catechu) using an integrated approach involving epidemiological, experimental, cellular and proteomic analyses |
| Funding agency |
Industry |
| Principal Investigator |
Prof. Dr. Anirban Chakraborty |
| Number of Posts |
One |
| Fellowship |
Rs 31,000 + 18% HRA per month |
| Essential Qualifications |
Master’s degree in Biomedical Science/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Any branch of Life Science with at least 60% marks |
| Desirable |
Strong background and hands-on experience in zebrafish model system, cell culture, molecular/cell biology techniques. Know-how of OMICS-related bioinformatics tools, particularly those used in exome/whole genome/transcriptome/microbiome studies, is preferable |
| Duration | The project is for three years. The appointment will be yearly; renewal/extension will be based on annual review of performance. The position is co-terminus with the project |
Interested candidates can send their statement of interest along with CV to anirban@nitte.edu.in with a copy to hr@nitte.edu.in, indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in, and director.nucser@nitte.edu.in on or before 30th August, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (online)
Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the research project entitled “Development of regional breast cancer patient cohort stratification platform and novel therapeutic strategies by leveraging NSMCE2 E3 SUMO enzyme deficiency and chemotherapeutic drug sensitivity: Insights from Indian clinical samples and cellular model studies,” funded by Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PM-ECRG) from Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ARNF), Government of India. The project will be carried out at the Department of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, NUCSER, NitteDU, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. The candidate will be encouraged to register for PhD at the University.
Details of position and required qualifications:
Other Eligibility, Criteria, Fellowship Amount, and Duration:
How to apply: Eligible candidates may apply to the Principal Investigator Dr.Vivek Tripathi, by submitting their CV and a cover letter by email to vivek.tripathi@nitte.edu.in, with a copy to hr@nitte.edu.in, director.nucser@nitte.edu.in and indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in by August 12th, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview,
Details of position and required qualifications:
| Sl. No. | Name of the position | Eligibility |
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
Minimum Qualification:
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Other Eligibility, Criteria, Fellowship Amount, and Duration:
| Age Limit | Up to 35 years on the closing date of the advertisement |
| Duration of of project | Initially for 1 year, extendable on an annual basis for subsequent years, subject to satisfactory progress. |
| Fellowship | Basic of Rs. 31,000/- + 5,580/- as HRA per month (first two years) Basic of Rs. 35,000/- + 6,300/- as HRA per month (third year) |
How to apply: Eligible candidates may apply to the Principal Investigator Dr.Vivek Tripathi, by submitting their CV and a cover letter by email to vivek.tripathi@nitte.edu.in, with a copy to hr@nitte.edu.in, director.nucser@nitte.edu.in and indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in by August 12th, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview,
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the post of Project Associate-I with a potential for PhD registration in the research project at the Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
Interested candidates can send their application along with CV by email to julietm@nitte.edu.in with a copy with a copy to hr@nitte.edu.in; indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in and anirban@nitte.edu.in on or before 15 June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the online interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the same.
| Title of the project | Rational Engineering of Klebsiella and Escherichia Lytic Phages: Enhancing Promiscuity |
| Funding agency | Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Govt of India |
| Project Investigator | Dr. Juliet Roshini Mohan Raj, Assistant Professor, NUCSER |
| Collaboration | IIT-Mumbai and Delhi University, South Campus |
| No. of posts | One |
| Fellowship | Rs. 30,000/- per month + HRA @ 20% |
| Essential Qualifications | Master's degree in Microbiology/Virology/Biomedical Science/ Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Any branch of Life Science with at least 60% marks. NET/GATE qualification preferable. |
| Desirable | Strong background and hands-on experience in bacteriology, knowledge and handling bacteriophages. |
| Duration | The project is for 3 years. Yearly extension is based on annual review of the performance. The position is co-terminus with the project. |
Interested candidates can send their application along with CV by email to julietm@nitte.edu.in with a copy with a copy to hr@nitte.edu.in; indrani.karunasagar@nitte.edu.in and anirban@nitte.edu.in on or before 15 June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the online interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the same.
For other posts, kindly mail your Resume/Curriculum vitae to hr@nitte.edu.in
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