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Who is this job for?
This is a Project Research Scientist-III post at the JNU School of Life Sciences, New Delhi. It suits PhD holders, or MSc graduates with five years of research experience after their MSc, who want to work on oral cancer, radiation resistance and patient-derived tumoroid models under an ICMR-funded project. A good match for those searching research scientist jobs in Delhi.
Eligibility at a glance
- PhD in any branch of Life Sciences, or MSc in Life Sciences with at least 60% marks throughout plus five years of post-MSc research experience
- Preferred: 2D/3D cell culture, RNA/DNA sequencing, cloning and western blot skills
- Preferred: experience with patient tissue samples, computational biology and relevant publications
How to apply
- Email your latest CV with supporting documents to the address given in the official notice (see Additional Information)
- Use the email subject “ICMR-PRS/PTS Application Form”
- Last date: apply before 12 Nov 2026 (written in the notice)
Tips for applicants from India
- Shortlisted candidates are told by email within a week of the closing date and the interview is online – keep your inbox and video setup ready.
- If you are employed now, arrange a no-objection certificate from your employer early, as the notice asks for it, and be ready to join within a week of selection.
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Job Description
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Project Research Scientist-III (PRS-III) (non-medical) in an ICMR-sponsored research project under the supervision of Prof. Shilpee Dutt, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Title of the project: Mechanisms of Adaptive Radiation Survival in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Patient-Derived Tumoroids: Implications for Radiosensitization and Patient Stratification (Proposal ID: IIRPIG(NAG)-I-2026-01-1264)
Sponsoring agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
Duration: One year (2026-27). Renewal is subject to satisfactory annual performance and continued availability of funds (total duration of project is 4 years: 2026-2030).
Principal Investigator: Prof. Shilpee Dutt, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067.
Qualifications
- Essential: Ph.D. in Life Sciences (any branch); or M.Sc. in Life Sciences (any branch) with a minimum of 60% marks throughout, along with five years of post-M.Sc. research experience.
Skills Required
- Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates having expertise in molecular biology techniques (2D and 3D cell culture, RNA/DNA-Sequencing, cloning, western blot etc), experience in handling patient tissue samples, as well as experience in computational biology & publications in relevant area.
Additional Information
| Company | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
|---|---|
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Job Type | Temporary (project position) |
| Experience Level | Project Research Scientist-III |
| Salary / Stipend | INR 78,000 per month + 30% HRA |
| Application Deadline | 2026-11-11 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-28 |
| Company Website | https://www.jnu.ac.in/ ↗ |
| Source | Official Career Page ↗ |
| Post | Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical) |
| Fellowship | Rs. 78,000/- per month + 30% HRA |
| Sponsoring agency | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| How to apply | Send a copy of the latest CV with supporting documents by email with the subject "ICMR-PRS/PTS Application Form" before 12-11-2026 |
| Interview | Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email within one week after the closing date; interview in online mode |
| Joining | Immediate (within a week of selection) |
| NOC | Candidates currently employed elsewhere should provide a no-objection certificate from their employer |
| Queries | Prof. Shilpee Dutt – [email protected] |
| Also advertised | Project Technical Staff-I (B.Com) – see official notice |
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