Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the ANRF–PMECRG funded research project, with the following details:

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for filling up the post of Project Assistant (PA) under the ANRF-PMECRG sponsored project for a maximum duration of three years. The position is temporary, with an initial one-year appointment, extendable up to three years, solely based on performance and recommendations. Further, the candidate will be encouraged to apply to the regular PhD program of the institute. The details of the project are mentioned below:

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the position of Project Assistant (ANRF) by emailing their detailed CV to sourav.pradhan@mahindrauniversity.edu.in on or before May 31, 2026. Please mention “Application for Project Assistant-ANRF” in the subject line of the email.

Postdoctoral Fellow Position – Bioleaching of Minerals

We are seeking a highly motivated and research-oriented Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of Bioleaching of Minerals to join an interdisciplinary research team working on advanced microbial technologies for sustainable mineral processing and biorefining applications.

Essential Qualifications:

•  Ph.D. in Industrial Microbiology or Biotechnology

• Strong expertise in microbial biorefining and/or biomining technologies

• Hands-on experience with high-end analytical instrumentation, particularly:

• Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) or Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)

•  Strong publication record and proven research experience in mineral bioleaching or related fields

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email their updated CV to ruby.bhardwaj@mahindrauniversity.edu.in

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for filling up the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the ANRF-sponsored project for a maximum duration of three years. The position is temporary, with an initial one-year appointment, extended to three years (possibly as SRF in the third year), solely based on performance. Further, the candidate will be encouraged to apply to the regular PhD program of the institute. The details of the project are mentioned below:

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the JRF-ANRF position by emailing their comprehensive CVs to rakesh.kumar@mahindrauniversity.edu.in by May 20, 2026. The CV should include essential details such as date of birth, contact information (phone number, email, and postal address), educational and professional qualifications, and any NET/GATE qualification.

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 05-May-2026.

Tentative Date of Interview: May, 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

Project Title: Biotechnological approaches for deodorization and processing of chlorella biomass protein, to enhance its flavour profile (Savory, Dairy and Meat Flavors) for incorporation into food products 

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology – DBT- BIRAC call for Smart Proteins

Principal Investigator: Dr. Sarat Chandra Togarcheti, Assistant Professor, Centre for Life Sciences, Mahindra University

Project Duration: Initially one year (extendable based on performance). The candidate will have the opportunity to register in PhD programme at Mahindra University.

About the Project

This project aims to develop portfolio of food flavours by processing of Chlorella biomass through various biomass processing strategies to promote its consumption there by addressing challenges of food security. The project is being conducted in collaboration with CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, and the candidate may be required to travel to the partner institute as needed.

Position Details

Position: Project Associate I

Number of Positions: One

Location:

Centre for Life Sciences at Mahindra University which has major focus in research undertaken by faculty trained in modern technologies such as personalized medicine, genome editing, metabolic engineering, immunobiology, host-pathogen interaction, GMOs, molecular diagnostics, nanobiotechnology, bioprocess modelling, biosensors, green products, stem cells & regenerative medicine, biomaterials, biomedical devices, computational biology, clinical informatics, etc.

Application deadline:

10^th May, 2026

Qualification: 

M.Sc. / M. Tech in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related disciplines.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in the handling and cultivation of microalgal cultures
• Practical experience working with microbial cultures, bioreactors, and techniques such as SDS and ELISA
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques
• Experience in data analysis, management, and reporting

Fellowship

As per DST norms: Project Associate–I @ Rs. 31000/- P.M. + HRA 27% @ 8370/-P.M.

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Boarding and lodging may be provided at the institute, with the costs covered under HRA.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their CV, a brief statement of interest, and contact details of two referees to the Principal Investigator.

Email: sarat.togarcheti@mahindrauniversity.edu.in Subject line: Application for Project Associate-I- DBT Project (Smart Proteins under BioE3 Policy) Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for interview.

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 mailto:neha.bharill@mahindrauniversity.edu.in

The Project

The School of Digital Media & Communication (SDMC), Mahindra University, Hyderabad is the Indian Partner Institution in a 5-country, 5-year research project (REACT — Reimagining Activism, Communication and Trajectories of Participation in the Global South), funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The project seeks to explore how young people (aged 18-30 years) in the Global South navigate uncertainty and push for social change. Prof. Thomas Tufte, the internationally known scholar of communication for social change, at Loughborough University, UK is the Principal Investigator of the project. Prof. Vinod Pavarala, Senior Professor & Advisor, SDMC at Mahindra University is the senior researcher leading the project in India.

We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Prof. Pavarala and the team on the India part of the study, starting June 2026.  The position, to be located at Mahindra University, is a 30-month position (2.5 years), ideally distributed as part-time over a 4-year period (1.6.2026 to 30.5.2030), subject to negotiation. The India fieldwork will primarily be in Hyderabad, involving interviews, focus-group discussions, creative workshops, urban manifestos, and scenario building.  By combining communication for social change, cultural studies, urban research, and critical development theory, the project will develop a new interdisciplinary framework—COMPAS (Communication, Participation and Social Change).  

Duties

• Implement the qualitative study in Hyderabad under the day-to-day leadership of Professor Pavarala;
• Plan, collect, and process all data;
• Manage a research assistant who will assist the postdoc;
• Author and co-author publications; and
• Engage with the global team of REACT researchers through regular meetings.

Detailed duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character or level of responsibility. The post-doc is expected to be based primarily at Mahindra University, with the potential for some international travel.  The post-doc reports to Senior Professor Vinod Pavarala, while working closely with the Principal Investigator Professor Thomas Tufte.

PAY SCALE: Our pay scale for all cadres has been structured competitively, and is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

The applicant must have:

• A PhD awarded, preferably, in communication and media studies, although those with PhDs from allied social sciences, with demonstrable interest in the project, will also be considered.
• Evidence of scholarship in the form of any publications and conference papers.
• Experience in using qualitative research methods.
• Spoken language skills relevant for conducting fieldwork in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Any prior experience in project management, especially of large international research projects, will be an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates may send their applications to nirmala.c@mahindrauniversity.edu.inwith the subject line: Application for Postdoctoral Research Associate – SDMC.

Applications must be submitted no later than April 12, 2026. The application must include: (i) a cover letter; (ii) an updated CV; (iii) list of publications, if any. These (i-iii) could be merged into a single document (Word/PDF); Additionally, submit (iv) a copy of the PhD certificate and (v) a letter of reference from someone (e.g. thesis/project supervisor) who is knowledgeable about your work and experience.

Project Title: Antimicrobial Peptide-Based Inhibition of AgrC as a Novel Strategy to Target Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus

Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – Investigator Initiated Small Grant

Principal Investigator: Dr. Mrittika Sengupta, Associate Professor, Centre for Life Sciences, Mahindra University

Project Duration: Initially one year (extendable based on performance). The candidate will have the opportunity to register in PhD programme at Mahindra University.
About the Project
This project aims to develop a resistance-sparing anti-virulence strategy against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by targeting AgrC using antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). The study integrates computational peptide design, molecular microbiology, biofilm assays, and in vivo validation to identify novel therapeutic candidates that suppress virulence without promoting antimicrobial resistance.
Position Details
Position: Project Research Scientist – I (Non-Medical)

Number of Positions: One

Location:

Centre for Life Sciences at Mahindra University which has major focus in research undertaken by faculty trained in modern technologies such as personalized medicine, genome editing, metabolic engineering, immunobiology, host-pathogen interaction, GMOs, molecular diagnostics, nanobiotechnology, bioprocess modelling, biosensors, green products, stem cells & regenerative medicine, biomaterials, biomedical devices, computational biology, clinical informatics, etc.

Application deadline:

February 20^th, 2026

Qualification:

M.Sc. / M. Tech in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology or related disciplines.
Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience in microbiology, qRT-PCR, biofilm studies.
• Familiarity with antimicrobial resistance research.
• Strong background in microbiology and molecular biology.
• Experience with computational peptide design desirable
• Prior experience in handling mouse models desirable

Fellowship
As per ICMR norms: Project Research Scientist–I (Non-Medical) @ Rs. 56,000/- P.M. + HRA 30% @ 16,800/-P.M.

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their CV, a brief statement of interest, and contact details of two referees to the Principal Investigator.

Email: mrittika.sengupta@mahindrauniversity.edu.in

Subject line: Application for Project Research Scientist-I- ICMR Project (AgrC-AMPs) Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for interview.