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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:





Nitte(Deemed to be University)

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:
Sl. No. Name of the position Eligibility

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Minimum Qualification:
  • M.Sc in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or equivalent in allied areas with a minimum of 55% marks in the preceding qualifications. Candidates with UGC-CSIR/ NET/ /GATE/DBT-BET qualifications will be preferred.
 
  • Prior experience in cell and molecular biology techniques, cell culture, western blotting, histopathology and handling clinical samples will be preferred
 

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.

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

Nitte (Deemed to be University) recognises the value of a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work culture in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout their career from recruitment, training & development, promotion, transfers and benefits. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, religion, sex, disability status, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Disclaimer:
Nitte (DU) reserves the right to use its discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not make an appointment, or appoint by invitation, at any time. We also reserve the right to remove the advertisement earlier than the date given on the advertisement.

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