Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
IIT Kanpur’s Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering has invited applications for one temporary Junior Research Fellow position. Advertisement P.Rect./R&D/2026/222 names Dr. Arun K Shukla and sets 30 November 2026 as the last date. The current official R&D vacancy index lists this particular notice under a posting date of 6 November 2026.
Position details
| Employer | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
|---|---|
| Department | Biological Sciences and Bioengineering |
| Advertisement | P.Rect./R&D/2026/222 |
| Openings | 1 |
| Location | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Duration | Initially 1 year; possible project-based extension |
| Salary | INR 37,000; period not specified |
| Last date | 30 November 2026 |
Eligibility and research skills
The minimum qualification is an MSc in any branch of Life Sciences. CSIR-NET, GATE or DBT-JRF is listed as a desirable qualification. Prior experience in molecular biology techniques, cell-culture assays, protein expression and purification, and cellular signalling is required. Although the notice places these skills under a desirable-work-experience heading, the sentence itself says they are required, and candidates lacking the minimum qualification and desired work experience will not be called for interview.
Applicants should explain their own laboratory work clearly, including which methods they used and their contribution to experiments. The notice does not give a minimum number of years of experience, a graduation batch or an age limit. No extra degree requirement or age range has been added.
Pay and appointment
The notice states a salary amount of INR 37,000 but does not specify its payment period. No monthly period, HRA or other allowance has been assumed. The position is initially for one year and may be extended based on performance until the project ends. It is temporary project employment rather than a permanent appointment.
Work from home is not advertised. The source locates the position in the IIT Kanpur department. An online selection interview should not be interpreted as a remote-work arrangement. Confirm the salary period and detailed working arrangements with the recruiting laboratory before accepting an offer.
How to apply
- Read the exact official advertisement through the Apply Now link below.
- Send a brief CV by email to gpcrbiology2020@gmail.com, the address explicitly given in the official IIT Kanpur notice.
- Describe your MSc qualification and relevant molecular, cell-culture, protein or signalling experience accurately.
- Submit by 30 November 2026. A closing hour is not specified.
The advertisement explicitly says that a hard-copy application or degree certificate is not required at this stage. Do not assume that sending an application guarantees an interview. Selection interviews for shortlisted applicants will be conducted online, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending.
Preparing a useful CV
Make the relevant laboratory experience easy to locate, with a brief explanation of techniques, project context and your own work. If you mention protein expression, purification or a cell-culture assay, be ready to explain the purpose, controls and observations. This is preparation guidance, not a separate employer-mandated assignment or a claim about the interview questions.
The full official notice, its matching R&D vacancy-index entry and the institute overview were checked during this run. The overview identifies IIT Kanpur as an institution established by the Government of India.
