Project Researcher Specialist

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in a time bound research

project under ANRF/ARG program for a temporary period, purely on contractual basis as per the

following details.

Position Junior Research Fellowship

Number of Vacancy 01

Project Title

Development and commercialization of CRISPR-CAS/Fluorescence based dual electrochemical sensor for the instant and affordable diagnosis of Scrub Typhus Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, MMEC, MM(DU)

Project Tenure 3 Years

Job Description

The selected candidate will work on the development of a CRISPR-Cas and fluorescence-based dual electrochemical sensor for rapid and affordable diagnosis of Scrub Typhus.

Responsibilities include biosensor fabrication, electrode modification, assay optimization,

analytical validation, data analysis, and assistance in prototype development, reporting, and research publications.

Essential Qualification

1. M. Sc. Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biomedical Technology with at least 60% marks and should be NET qualified or M. Tech in
2. Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biomedical Technology with at least 60% marks.
3. Age Limit As per GOI rules
4. Age Relaxation As per GOI rules
5. Fellowship Rs. 37,000 per month +8% HRA

Principle Investigator (PI)

Co- Principle Investigator

(Co-PI)

Dr. Ankur Kaushal, Sr. Associate Professor, Deptt. of Bio-Sciences and Technology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Mullana-Ambala

Dr. Shagun Gupta, Associate Professor, Deptt. of Bio-Sciences and Technology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Mullana-Ambala

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit their application and bio-data through email to

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Candidates will be called for a personal interview in the seminar room Central Research Cell, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana

Date and time of interview: 31/03/2026, 10:00AM