IIT Hyderabad Opens Junior Research Fellow Positions for B Pharmacy Graduates | Apply Now
Looking for a Pharma Govt Job in a prestigious research institute? The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), in collaboration with CDFD Hyderabad, has announced a Junior Research Fellow position under an ANRF-funded research project. This exciting opportunity is ideal for B.Pharm candidates seeking hands-on research experience in CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, fluorescence microscopy, cancer biology, and epigenetics research. Candidates looking for a Pharma Govt Job and a rewarding Junior Research Fellow career can apply before the deadline.
- Job Title: Junior Research Fellow in Epigenetics
- Location: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
About the Institute
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) is one of India’s premier institutes of higher education and research. Established to promote excellence in science, engineering, and technology, IIT Hyderabad collaborates with leading research organizations to advance innovation and scientific discovery. This project is being conducted jointly with the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad.
Project Details
- Project Title: Quantifying the chromatin binding dynamics of methyltransferase EZH2 in live cells using single-molecule imaging to identify novel therapeutic strategies to treat drug-resistant cancers.
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Gunjan Mehta and Dr. Shweta Tyagi
- Project Type: ANRF-funded collaborative research project.
- Research Area: Epigenetics, Cancer Biology, Chromatin Dynamics, and Gene Regulation.
- Participating Institutes: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad.
- Research Focus: Understanding chromatin binding dynamics of EZH2 using advanced single-molecule imaging techniques.
- Key Technologies: CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, siRNA/shRNA knockdown, fluorescence microscopy, single-molecule tracking, FACS, ChIP, and western blotting.
- Objective: To identify novel therapeutic strategies for treating drug-resistant cancers.
- Work Environment: Interdisciplinary research combining molecular biology, genetics, imaging, and computational data analysis.
- Career Benefits: Hands-on exposure to advanced epigenetics research, cancer therapeutics, live-cell imaging, and high-impact scientific publications.
Qualification
- 4-year program/BPharm or equivalent degree, with 60% marks in Biotechnology/Life Sciences
- Desirable: Experience in cell culture, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, fluorescence microscopy
Salary
- Rs. 37,000 + HRA as applicable for scholars selected through GATE/CSIR-UGC NET or any other National-level examination conducted by Central Govt. Departments and their agencies and Institutions.
- Rs. 31,000+ HRA as applicable for scholars who do not fall under (i)
Last Date of Application
- 25th June 2026
Mode of Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview scheduled on:
- Interview Date: 6th July 2026
- Interview Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Application Process
Applicants are requested to fill out the Google Form: LINK
Contact Information
Important Note
Please note that merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for an interview. The committee reserves the right to leave the position vacant if no suitable candidate is found.
