Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – AgriHub: Innovation Hub for Agriculture

Applications are invited for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in a research project funded by AgriHub: Innovation Hub for Agriculture (AI/ML & Deep Learning Center of Excellence) to be carried out at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Mahindra University, Hyderabad.

 Name of Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Job Description: As a part of the project we are expecting to collect cotton leaf samples from selected field locations and perform DNA extraction from collected samples. Then the extracted DNA spectral images will be analyzed through PCR results for accurate visualization and identification of genetic markers, DNA Makers, Molecular diagnostics. Then we expect to develop and train an AI model to interpret spectral/gel image data for automatic gene identification and data analysis. Finally, we deploy a field-deployable prototype for rapid and affordable Cry gene detection.

 Funding Agency: AgriHub: Innovation Hub for Agriculture (AI/ML & Deep Learning Center of Excellence), IIT Indore.

 Fellowship Duration: 18 Months or till the end of the project, whichever is earlier

 Number of Vacancies: 1

 Minimum eligibility requirements:

• B.Tech/M.Tech. in the field of Computer Science/ AI /Computational Biology with NET/GATE qualification.
• Candidate should not be more than 30 years
• 60% Marks or equivalent CGPA in UG or PG degree.

Desirable Qualifications: Candidates with strong knowledge of python programming, Machine Learning/Deep Learning algorithms along with knowledge in bioinformatics domain, computational biology domain will be given preference

Age limit: 30 years

 How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit a detailed softcopy of their CV to neha.bharill@mahindrauniversity.edu.in & ruby.bhardwaj@mahindrauniversity.edu.in by 18/03/2026.

Tentative Date of Interview: April, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Selected candidates will be intimated by email. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

For any specific queries, please email neha.bharill@mahindrauniversity.edu.in