Junior Research Fellow in Cancer Genomics, BRIC-RGCB Thiruvananthapuram (IARC-WHO HPV Vaccine Study)
Job Description
This JRF in cancer genomics at BRIC-RGCB Thiruvananthapuram joins an IARC-WHO study of HPV vaccination. The study tests how well one, two and three doses of the quadrivalent HPV vaccine prevent cervical neoplasia. Apply online by 14 October 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Junior Research Fellow, one post
- Where: Laboratory of Dr Devasena Anantharaman, Scientist F, BRIC-RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram
- Funded by: IARC-WHO project
- Fellowship: ₹37,000 a month + 18% HRA
- Duration: One year to start, extendable on performance
- Age limit: 28 years on 14 October 2026
- Apply by: 14 October 2026, online
The advertisement is Adv. 13/2026, dated 1 October 2026. The project is the “IARC-India HPV vaccination study”. It looks at cervical neoplasia, the cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer, in vaccinated women.
About the cancer genomics JRF at RGCB
- Research work in an IARC-WHO project on HPV vaccine effectiveness
- Work in cancer genomics and bioinformatics
- Follow standard research practice and methods in a funded study
The ad names the project and the skills it wants. It does not list duties; the points above follow those.
Why this role matters
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in Indian women, and HPV vaccination can prevent most cases. Evidence on how many doses are needed shapes vaccine programmes, so this JRF works on a question with real public-health weight.
Eligibility
- A postgraduate degree in any branch of life sciences
- A national qualification such as CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET or GATE
- Familiar with research practice and methods
- Knowledge and experience in one or more areas such as cancer genomics and bioinformatics
- Age: 28 years on 14 October 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India norms
- Indian citizens only
Applicants are shortlisted on eligibility for an online selection interview. Candidates in government jobs must apply through proper channel. Applications not in the set format are rejected. Use a separate form for each post if you apply for more than one. The post ends with the project and gives no claim to a later RGCB job.
Pay and duration
- ₹37,000 a month plus 18% HRA
- One year or until the project ends, whichever is earlier; extendable on performance
How to apply
Apply online through the RGCB temporary positions portal. Register, log in and fill the form for Adv. 13/2026. The last date is 14 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates get an online selection interview.
Key dates
- Advertised: 1 October 2026
- Last date to apply: 14 October 2026
- Selection interview: online, for shortlisted candidates
Please read the official RGCB advertisement before applying, and browse more Junior Research Fellow jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram
Official advertisement: rgcb.res.in
How to prepare for this application
- Know the study design: read about the IARC India HPV vaccine trial and why single-dose results matter for national policy.
- Revise HPV and cervical neoplasia: high-risk types 16 and 18, CIN grades, and how HPV genotyping is done.
- Show bioinformatics skills: R or Python, sequence alignment, variant calling or survival analysis. Bring one worked example.
- Mind the format: RGCB rejects forms not in its set format. Fill the online form fully and keep your NET/BET/GATE proof ready.
- Look at the lab: read recent papers from Dr Devasena Anantharaman's group. See more JRF jobs.
About BRIC-RGCB
The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is an institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). Its research covers cancer biology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, neurobiology, plant biotechnology and more.
