School of Biosciences at Chanakya University Hiring Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Assistant (PA) in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Applications are invited for the position of (I) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or (II) Project Assistant supported by School of Biosciences at Chanakya University, Devanahalli. The successful candidates will participate in the ongoing research projects of the Dr. Sanjukta Mukherjee, Associate Professor, School of Biosciences (SBS), Chanakya University, Devanahalli, Bangalore. The positions are purely temporary and coterminous with the project. The position will be available initially for one year and can be extended based on performance.

Essential Qualifications

1. Master’s degree (MSc/M.Pharm/M.Tech or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline.
2. Proficiency in, or 1–3 years of hands-on experience with, organic synthesis and organic spectroscopic techniques, including column chromatography, HPLC, NMR, mass spectrometry, IR, etc., in an academic laboratory or industrial setting.
3. Candidates qualified through a national-level examination (CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, DST-INSPIRE, DBT, ICMR, or equivalent fellowship) will be given strong preference. However, a very limited number of fellowships will be provided by Chanakya University to outstanding candidates.

Desirable qualifications:

1. 1–3 years of experience in organic synthesis in an academic or industrial laboratory.
2. Hands-on experience in fluorescence spectroscopy and/or confocal microscopy, with prior exposure to biophysical experiments and/or handling RNA samples will be given preference.
3. Ability to work effectively as a team member, with a strong willingness to learn.
4. Good organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
5. Commitment to long-term research. Suitable candidates will be enrolled in the PhD program at Chanakya University.

Duration of the project: The position will be available initially for one year and can be extended based on performance.

Remuneration: Remuneration will be commensurate with expertise and experience, and as per host institute/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR-approved norms.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are required to apply through the following Google Form link Interested candidates are required to apply through the following Google Form link on or before 20^th of January 2026:

Application Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYFqn2zKOTW0KtmiMQPD5B3ZU8hzc8RXvUJTq63NQeKCHfEA/viewform?usp=dialog

Applicants must upload their cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documents (such as dissertation/thesis or publications) as a single PDF file via the link. The CV should include the contact details of at least two referees.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date via email.