
Website Instem Ltd
Post Name: Project Associate
Monthly Emolument: Rs 25,000/m + 27% HRA
No. of Post – 02 (One)
Age Limit – 35 years
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Science from a recognised university.
Job Description:
This position is available in the lab of Dr. Bhavana Muralidharan, who studies brain development in health and disease. One of the candidates will work with Dr. Kruttika Phalnikar, a DBT Wellcome Trust Early Career fellow. The ideal candidate should be proficient in working with stem cell and mammalian cell culture, mouse brain, basic and advanced molecular biology techniques such as cloning, transfection and
epigenetic analysis. Additional skills include confocal/fluorescent microscopy. The candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and planning abilities, and a
demonstrated record of scientific productivity. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team is essential.
Tenure: Contractual appointment for 11 months, renewable based on requirement and review of progress and requirement of the Grant.
Mode of Applications: Only online applications will be accepted. Applications received through any other mode shall stand rejected automatically.
How to apply: Interested candidates may log into the BRIC-inStem website – Careers – Open positions
(https://www.instem.res.in/jobportal/ )
Applicants should submit the following information as a single PDF file:
1. 2-page Curriculum vitae with current address, phone (mobile) number and e-mail address.
2. 1-page Motivation letter explaining past research experiences, career goals, and motivation to join our
laboratory and research programs. Please include the advertisement number in the letter and upload the same as one document with a CV.
3. Contact information of at least two referees (will be contacted only if needed)
Application Fee: Nil
Last date for receipt of applications: 06.06.2025
General Conditions:
1. Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be
entertained.
2. Candidates must ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the advertisement.
3. All eligibility conditions will be determined with reference to the crucial date of eligibility i.e., the
closing date of receipt of applications.
4. Candidates are advised to keep a printout of the application form.
5. The engagement shall be purely on a contract basis period of engagement shall be purely dependent
on the requirement of the Institute.
6. This is purely a temporary appointment, and selection does not entitle a candidate to any claim whatsoever of permanency or regularization against any regular post or any vacancy arising in the future in this or any other cadre/post on the basis of this service.
7. The Institute can fix the consolidated salary lower/ higher in the given range
8. No claim for any service benefits like PF, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Allowance, Seniority and promotion, etc. is applicable to this post.
9. The incumbent will be required to conform to the rules and regulations of BRIC-inStem in force from time to time and follow the discipline rules of the institute failing which the contract may be withdrawn at any point in time.
10. The candidates should submit a separate application for each post.
Further updates/ information related to this recruitment exercise shall only be made available on the Institute’s website.