Junior Research Fellowships at CIAB | Chemistry Grads Apply Now
Are you looking for Junior Research Fellowships or R&D Jobs after completing your MSc Chemistry? The Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Mohali, has announced a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position for candidates interested in research and development in chemistry and bioprocessing under an industry-funded internal R&D project.
About CIAB
The National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (formerly CIAB and NABI) operates under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Located in Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, the institute focuses on agri-food innovation, biomanufacturing, and advanced R&D to support sustainable technologies and industrial applications.
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Last date of receiving applications: 02-02-2026
Application format, details of the vacancies, etc., can be downloaded from the institute website: www.ciab.res.in under the heading “Vacancies”.
The Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB) is an autonomous national institute under the Department of Biotechnology (Govt. of India). This futuristic innovation institute has a mission to advance knowledge and lead and emerging technologies/processes relevant to the agri-food sector towards applications and products. It aims to link them with societal benefits through catalysing and promoting entrepreneurial action around bioprocesses, bio-products, and value-addition to bioproducts with special reference to the agri-food sector.
Currently, the four major mandated R&D areas at the institute are:
- (A) Value Addition to Primary Processing Residues/Wastes for Edible Products
- (B) Valorisation of Crop Waste for Speciality Products and Chemicals
- (C) Nutritionals, nutraceuticals, and upgradation of value or use of bio-products
- (D) Biosynthetic technology/synthetic biology for low volume-high value products and industrial enzymes
To support this mission, the institute requires the following temporary research position on a fellowship basis.
Junior Research Fellow – One Position
Age Limit: 28 Years
Fellowship: Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA as admissible or Hostel facility, if available
Tenure: One year, extendable on an annual basis for subsequent years, subject to satisfactory progress, institutional needs, and financial provisions.
Qualifications:
M.Sc. in Chemistry (General/Organic/Inorganic/Physical/Others) or M.E./M. Tech (Chemical Engineering) from a recognised University/Institute, and NET/GATE qualified or any other relevant equivalent test.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. S. Saravanamurugan, Scientist – F
Research Assignment:
Catalysts synthesis and modifications, characterisations and transforming bio-based substrates to value-added products using catalytic approaches, including thermo, photo- and bio-catalysis.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates may send their filled-in application form along with self-attested photocopies of relevant education, experience, and caste certificates (if applicable) by e-mail only to bricnabijrf@gmail.com, latest by 02-02-2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview through video conferencing. No hard copy of the application is required.
