NIT Jamshedpur Recruitment 2026 – Project Assistant Post
About Organization
National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur (NIT Jamshedpur) is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The Department of Chemistry engages in high-end scientific research in chemical, biochemical, and molecular sciences.
About Position
| Post Name | Vacancies | Project Title | Sponsoring Agency | Consolidated Monthly Fellowship | Tenure of Project |
| Project Assistant | 01 | Delineation of molecular mechanism of interaction between the human E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme and the substrate-bound bacterial effector Lpg2455/GobX, a U-Box E3 ubiquitin ligase, during Legionella infection | Department of Science & Technology (DST) | Rs. 20,000/- per month | 4 Years 3 Months |
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Life Science or related field with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualifications: Candidates holding a Master's degree in Life Sciences with prior research experience in molecular biology (sub-cloning, protein overexpression, and purification) will be preferred. Candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/GATE NET-JRF are encouraged to apply.
Age Limit: As per the norms of the Govt. of India / DST for Project Assistant recruitment.
Selection Process
Screening and shortlisting of applications based on merit and project requirements.
Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email to appear for an online interview.
Who Can Apply
Graduates or postgraduates in Life Science or related fields interested in molecular biology research and ubiquitin-conjugating system mechanisms.
Why Apply
Opportunity to work on a DST-funded cutting-edge molecular biology research project.
Selected candidates may get an opportunity to register for a Ph.D. program, subject to meeting the institute eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
Prepare a single PDF containing:
Duly filled application form.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Motivation Letter.
Self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates starting from Class 10th.
Proof of work experience (if any).
Send the email with the subject line "Application for the post of Project Assistant" to pkumari.inspirefaculty@nitjsr.ac.in on or before 15th September 2026 (05:00 PM).
Contact Details: Dr. Pooja Kumari (DST INSPIRE Faculty, PI) | Email: pkumari.inspirefaculty@nitjsr.ac.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Notice Date | 27th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application via Email | 15th September 2026 till 05:00 PM |
Important URLs
Official Brochure URL:
https://nitjsr.ac.in/backend/uploads/recruitments/6bc50759-f83d-45e1-b1f1-ccfb39b8a97e-Project_assistant_recruitment.pdf Official Recruitment Portal URL:
https://www.nitjsr.ac.in/Recruitments
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