Advertisement for a Project Associate-I position for a DBT Funded Project at the Institute of Health Sciences   Date: 04/08/2026

Applications are invited from motivated and eligible Indian citizens for a position of Project Associate-1 in a Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, funded research project entitled “Molecular mechanisms underlying the role of PHF6 in neural development: Implications in Börjeson-Forssman-Lehmann Syndrome”, under the supervision of Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Mayukh Biswas and (Co-PI) Dr. Arpita Konar, Assistant Professors, Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata.

Date, Time and Venue of Interview:Friday, August 14^th, 2026, at 11.00 AM, Tower 2, ​Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University (2nd Campus), Plot No. DG/02/02, Premises No. 14-0358, Action Area-ID, New Town (Near Biswa Bangla Convention Centre), Kolkata-700156, West Bengal, India. The interview will be conducted in in-person mode. 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 ii) a 250-word research statement including any past research experience and motivation for this project iii) name and email id or phone number of at least one referee, who can provide feedback on their academic background, to the PI (mayukh.ihs@presiuniv.ac.in) on or before August 12^th, 2026, 5 pm.

The candidate must bring with them on August 14^th, 2026, i) hard copy of their CV ii) write-up and iii) original mark sheets/grade cards for B.Sc. and M.Sc., NET/GATE scorecard/rank card/certificate of award. Self-attested xerox copies of the original will also be accepted subject to verification of the original on a later date if the candidate is selected.

Minimum Educational Qualifications Required:

a) MSc/MS/BS-MS or equivalent in any branches of Biology with at least 60% marks.

b) Qualification in the National Eligibility Test (Category - I, II or III) or Biotechnology Eligibility Test (Category - I or II), Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) or an “equivalent exam” if any.

Following qualifications are desirable but not mandatory:

a) Previous hands-on experience in animal handling, primary cell culture, mammalian cell transfection and transduction, transformation and cloning in bacteria, and techniques such as western blotting, electroporation, qPCR, immunoprecipitation, and flow cytometry.

b) Previous experience with bioinformatics tools.

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

Job description: We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to investigate the mechanistic roles of PHF6 and novel chromatin modifiers in regulating the epigenetic landscape during neural development. The primary aim of this research is to uncover the molecular etiology underlying Börjeson-Forssman-Lehmann Syndrome (BFLS) , a rare genetic disorder.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanistic Research: Design and execute experimental workflows to elucidate how PHF6 and associated chromatin modifiers regulate neural epigenetics and developmental pathways.
• Scientific Dissemination: Author and contribute to manuscripts for publication in high-impact, peer-reviewed international journals.
• Collaboration & Networking: Actively establish and foster collaborative research links with partner laboratories within Presidency University and external research institutes.
• Multi-Site Experimental Execution: Conduct hands-on in vivo mouse studies and advanced molecular biology assays across multiple collaborating partner facilities, requiring regular local travel.

Enrolling for Ph.D.: The selected candidate may be allowed to enroll for Ph.D. program as per university rules.

Duration of project:Three years.

Tenure of Assignment:Until 31 ^st March 2027. Can be extended annually till the duration of the project, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Fellowship/Salary:

As per DBT norms. Rs. 31000 + Rs. 8370 (27% HRA) = Rs. 39370/- 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 DBT and Presidency University, Kolkata.

For further details please contact the PI via email.