The Central University of Punjab has invited applications from Indian citizens for a purely industry-sponsored project-based temporary position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). The project, titled ‘Unraveling the Mechanistic Crosstalk Between RNA Polymerase III and Sen1 in Genome Stability and Neural Health,’ is funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation for a duration of 36 months.
Job Overview
This recruitment notification from the Central University of Punjab is for a temporary Junior Research Fellow position. Candidates will be engaged for a period of 36 months or until the completion of the project, subject to performance and fund availability.
Important Dates
- Last Date of Application: 25th April, 2026
- Date of Interview: 29th April, 2026; 2:00 PM
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess an M.Sc. in any branch of the life sciences or equivalent with at least 55% marks. Those with a qualified GATE or NET will be preferred.
Salary
The monthly emoluments for the selected candidate will be Rs. 37000+HRA.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Applicants must bring their application forms along with testimonials during the interview.
How to Apply
Applications in the prescribed format should be sent to the Principal Investigator via email at [email protected] on or before the last date. The interview will be held at the Department of Microbiology.
Official Notification & Links
Candidates can access the Application Form directly.
Important Instructions
- The post is purely temporary for a limited period or the duration of the research project.
- Original documents must be shown at the time of interview/joining.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- The University reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement or change the number of posts without assigning any reason.
- The decision of the Competent Authority of the university regarding filling the vacancies shall be final.
- Suppression of facts or providing false information will lead to cancellation of candidature or termination of engagement.
- Rules and regulations of the Central University of Punjab and the funding agency will apply.
Conclusion
Eligible and interested Indian citizens are encouraged to apply for this research opportunity at the Central University of Punjab by sending their applications before the specified deadline.
