Project Title: Valorization of Canola Oil Cake into Functional Protein Fractions for High-Protein Plant-Based Dairy Analogs through Sustainable Protein Engineering and Food-Matrix Design

Funding/Sponsoring Organization: TIET–TAU Center of Excellence for Food Security (T² CEFS), India

Project Period: October 2026 to September 2027

Principal Investigator: Dr. Mohd Aaqib Sheikh

Co-Investigators: Dr. Manoj Baranwal and Dr. Ovais Shafiq Qadri

Host Department: Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala

Position Details

Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Fellowship/Remuneration: ₹30,000/- per month

Tenure: Temporary and co-terminus with the completion of the project

Place of Work: Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab – 147004

Essential Qualification





Master's in Food Process Engineering / Food Technology /Dairy Technology / Processing and Food Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or 7.0 CGPA during the Master's degree.

How to Apply

· Interested and eligible candidates should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with self-attested photocopies of all mark sheets, certificates, and testimonials as a single PDF file.

· Applications should be sent by email to [email protected].

· Email subject: Application for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – T2 CEFS Project.

Last date for submission: 15 October 2026

Key Note The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the completion of the project.

📌 Junior Researcher (Patiala)
🏢 Thapar Institute of Engineering u0026 Technology
📍 Patiala