Advertisement Date: 19.08.2026

Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida invites applications for Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB) for Jr. Research Assistant (JRA)

Name of Post

Junior Research Assistant (JRA)

Name of Project

“Valorization of Sugar Mill Wastewater and Bagasse Hydrolysate Through Two-Stage Semi-Continuous Mixotrophic Microalgae Cultivation for Enhanced Lipid and Lutein Co-Production (PID-7527)”

Name of Sponsoring Agency

Council of Science & Technology, U.P. (CSTUP)

Duration of the Position

03 Years (co-terminus with the project; continuation year-to-year subject to performance and availability of funds)

Fellowship

Rs. 25,000/- per month (consolidated) for the 1st and 2nd year; Rs. 28,000/- per month for the 3rd year, as per CSTUP norms and the sanctioned project budget.

Qualifications

Essential Qualification:

M.Sc (Ag.)/M.Sc./M.Pharm./M.V.Sc./Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech.) or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline (Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences/Chemical Engineering or an allied field).

1st class in Graduate and Post-Graduate examinations (high academic attainment).

Desirable Qualifications





Hands-on experience in microalgae cultivation (batch, semi-continuous, or photobioreactor operation).

Knowledge of wastewater characterization (COD, TN, TP) and industrial/agro-effluent treatment.

Familiarity with mixotrophic cultivation, lipid/pigment extraction, or biorefinery processes.

Experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, or FAME profiling will be preferred.

Positive scientific writing and communication skills.

CSIR-NET/GATE qualified candidates will be given preference.

Residential Eligibility

Only Indian citizens who are resident of Uttar Pradesh are eligible, as per CSTUP R&D; guidelines.

Age Limit

Maximum 28 years as on 1st April 2026, as per CSTUP R&D; guidelines.

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to send their detailed CV by 30 September 2026 of this advertisement through email to [email protected] with cc to [email protected]. Please mention ‘JRA- AIB’ in the subject line.

No TA/ DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.

📌 Junior Research Assistant (India)
🏢 Amity University
📍 India