Advertisement Inviting Applications for position of Junior Research Fellow in WB-DSTBT Funded Research Project at the Department of Life Sciences   Date: 14/05/2026

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in WB-DSTBT funded research project entitled “Diabetes-induced Twist1 function in regulation of adult epicardial cell transformation and fibrosis induction with possible therapeutic intervention in vivo” at the laboratory of Dr. Santanu Chakraborty, Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, College Street campus, Kolkata.

Date, Time and Venue of Interview: Monday, June 01^st, 2026 from 11.00 AM onwards in Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, College Street campus, Kolkata 700073, West Bengal, India. The interview will be conducted in ‘in-person’ mode only. The exact time of the interview schedule will be communicated to the selected candidates.

Application process: The candidate must email (i) their current CV including their contact number and (ii) name and email ID or phone number of at least one referee, who can provide feedback on their academic background, to the PI (santanu.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in) on or before May 26^th, 5 PM, 2026.

On the day of the interview (June 01, 2026), the candidate must bring with them (i) hard copy of their CV and (ii) original mark sheets/grade cards for B.Sc. and M.Sc., (iii) NET/GATE scorecard/rank card/certificate of award. Two sets of self-attested xerox copies of all the original will also be required subject to verification of the originals on the day of the interview, if the candidate is selected.

Minimum Educational Qualifications Required: MSc/MS/BS-MS or equivalent in any branches of Biology.

Following qualifications are desirable but not mandatory:

a) Previous hands-on experience on small animal (rodents) handling and maintenance, animal cell culture, routine molecular and cell biology techniques such as RNA/protein isolation, Western blotting, real time PCR, immunohistochemistry etc.

b) Previous experience with bioinformatics tools.

c) Evidence of good oral and written communication skills in English through presentation.

d) Qualification in the National Eligibility Test at the JRF/LS level or Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) or an “equivalent exam” if any

Enrolling for PhD: The selected candidate may be allowed to enroll for Ph.D. program as per the University rules and regulations.

Duration of project: Three years (till 2029).

Tenure of Assignment: One year. Can be extended annually till the duration of the project, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Fellowship/Salary: As per DSTBT norms (A consolidated amount of INR 25,000 per month).

Note:

1. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

2. All the terms & conditions for this recruitment will be as per the guidelines of DSTBT, Govt. of West Bengal and Presidency University, Kolkata.

3. The above position is purely contractual and is for the duration of the project only. Selected candidates will not be entitled to claim any regular appointments/absorption in this institute.

4. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.

For further details contact:

Dr. Santanu Chakraborty (Principal Investigator)

Heart Development & Disease Laboratory

Assistant Professor

Department of Life Sciences

Baker Building,

86/1, College Street, Kolkata 700073

Email: santanu.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in

Web-Page: http://www.presiuniv.ac.in/web/staff.php?staffid=131