Project Associate-II, Ribosome Hibernation in Tuberculosis at RCB Faridabad
Job Description
The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad, is interviewing for a Project Associate-II to study ribosome hibernation in Mycobacterium tuberculosis as a possible anti-tuberculosis drug target, in the lab of Dr. Prem S. Kaushal. The post asks for two years of research experience after an M.Sc.
At a glance
- Position: Project Associate-II (1 post)
- Project: Exploring ribosome hibernation in Mycobacterium tuberculosis as a potential anti-tuberculosis drug target
- Pay: Rs 42,000 plus 27% HRA per month
- Duration: Initially one year
- Age limit: 34 years, as on the date the notice gives (31.09.2026)
- Walk-in interview: 24 September 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
When tuberculosis bacteria stop growing under stress, they can park their ribosomes in an inactive, hibernating state and restart them later. This helps the bacteria survive treatment, so understanding and blocking ribosome hibernation could open a new route to anti-TB drugs.
About the project associate role
- Research on ribosome hibernation in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Laboratory work that may include gene cloning, protein and ribosome purification, and cryo-electron microscopy
Eligibility
- M.Sc. in Life Sciences with NET, DBT-JRF, GATE or an equivalent exam cleared
- At least 60% marks in the Master’s or equivalent degree
- Two years of R&D experience in industrial or academic institutions, or in science and technology organisations
- Desirable: gene cloning, protein purification, ribosome purification and cryo-electron microscopy; good communication; strong motivation for research
The notice states the age limit as “34 Years as on 31.09.2026”, a date that does not exist in the calendar; check with the institute if your eligibility depends on it. Bring your M.Sc. mark sheet, NET, DBT-JRF, GATE or equivalent certificate, and any published manuscript.
Pay and duration
- Rs 42,000 plus 27% HRA per month
- Initially for one year
How to apply
Attend the walk-in interview between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on 24 September 2026 at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurgaon Expressway, Faridabad 121001, Haryana, with all your certificates and a filled application form. Check RCB’s current opportunities page for the application form before the interview. For questions, email the PI at prem.kaushal@rcb.res.in.
Key dates
- Walk-in interview: 24 September 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, RCB Faridabad
Please read the official RCB advertisement (PDF) before applying, and browse more Research Assistant jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Regional Centre for Biotechnology
Official advertisement: rcb.res.in
How to prepare for this application
- Hibernation factors: read how bacteria form inactive ribosome dimers or bind hibernation proteins under stress.
- TB biology: dormancy and why it makes tuberculosis hard to treat.
- Your two years of experience: prepare a clear account of the projects and techniques you handled.
- Structural biology: basics of cryo-EM and how structures guide drug design.
- Documents: bring the filled application form and your NET, GATE or DBT-JRF certificate.
About the Regional Centre for Biotechnology
The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an institution of the Government of India's Department of Biotechnology in the NCR Biotech Science Cluster at Faridabad, Haryana. It runs research and doctoral training in the life sciences, and many of its positions are funded through project grants like this one.
