Agartala: The National Institute of Technology in Agartala, Tripura, is hiring a Junior Research Fellow for 2026. The position supports a project focused on the production of low-alcoholic Kodo Ko Jaanr, a fermented millet food common in Northeast India. Work fast. Only one spot is open.
The successful applicant earns 37,000 rupees plus house rent allowance for the first two years. Pay jumps to 42,000 rupees in the third year, provided the researcher earns a promotion to Senior Research Fellow. Candidates need a degree in Biotechnology, Food Science, or Industrial Biotechnology, plus a valid score from national tests like GATE or CSIR-UGC NET.
Dr. V.C. Padmanaban is leading the hunt for talent. He notes that the project requires travel across several institutions. Desirable traits include a history of published work in Scopus-indexed or SCI journals. You must send your application, statement of interest, and credentials to the Department of Bioengineering by 10:00 AM on August 10, 2026.
Applicants can email their files to [email protected] using the subject line, "Application for Junior Research Fellow Position in DBT NER Project." If you prefer face-to-face, walk-in interviews start at 11:00 AM on August 10, 2026, at the NIT Agartala Department of Bioengineering.
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