Project title: Reconstitution of Soyasaponin Pathway in Engineered Yeast: Toward a Versatile Saponin Production Platform (GAP 112)
Principle Investigator: Dr. Panneerselvam Krishna Murthy, Scientist-D

Position: Research Associate-I (RA-I) (One position)

Funding Agency: DBT-BIRAC

Duration: 2 Years (2026-2028).

Essential Qualifications: PhD in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publication in Science Citation indexed (SCl) journal.

Desirable qualifications: We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate with demonstrated research experience in most (if not all) of the following areas:
1. Genetic and metabolic engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae or other yeast species.
2. CRISPR/Cas-based genome engineering and advanced molecular cloning techniques.
3. Synthetic biology approaches for heterologous expression and reconstruction of biosynthetic pathways in yeast.
4. Promoter engineering, pathway optimization,



and strain development for enhanced metabolite production.
5. Bioinformatics tools for sequence analysis, codon optimization, pathway design, and metabolic flux analysis.
6. Analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, LC–MS/MS, or GC–MS for metabolite profiling and quantification.
7. Solid publication record in relevant research area, excellent scientific writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as mentor junior researchers.

Emoluments: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023)
Age Limit: 40 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions).

Contact Details: Dr. Panneerselvam Krishna Murthy, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI, Mohali

E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

📌 Research Assocaite (India)
🏢 National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
📍 India