Project Research Associate-I in Algae-Fungi Systems for Space Nutrition, RCB Faridabad (Advt 41/Project/2026/HR)
Job Description
The Regional Centre for Biotechnology wants a Project Research Associate in fungal and algal biotechnology in Faridabad. The project builds a living algae and fungi system to make food in space. It pays Rs 58,000 a month plus 27% HRA. Apply online by 5:00 PM on 1 November 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Project Research Associate-I, 1 post
- Project: Bio-Regenerative Algae-Fungi System (BAFS) for Future-Ready Space Nutrition
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Nidhi Adlakha, Associate Professor
- Pay: Rs 58,000 a month + 27% HRA
- Duration: 1 year at first, may be extended after review
- Apply by: 1 November 2026, 5:00 PM, online
The advertisement is No. 41/Project/2026/HR. It prints no date and does not name the funder. It lists no duties, so the role below comes from the project title and the skills the ad asks for.
What the RCB fungal and algal biotechnology project involves
- Research on a bio-regenerative system that pairs algae and fungi
- The aim is nutrition for long space missions
- Fungal molecular biology and algal culture are the skills the ad wants
Why this role matters
India plans long human space missions. Growing food in a closed loop is one of the open problems. This post puts a fresh PhD on that problem, with a clear one-year start and a defined interview date.
Eligibility
- A PhD in a relevant science or engineering subject, or in life or biological sciences
- Desirable: experience in fungal molecular biology and in growing algae
- Age limit: 35 years. No relaxation is stated
Upload your M.Sc. and PhD degree certificates, and an experience certificate if you have one. The phone number in the ad lacks its leading zero.
Pay and duration
- Rs 58,000 a month + 27% HRA
- 1 year at first, may be extended after evaluation
- No application fee is mentioned
How to apply
Apply through the RCB online application form. The ad is also listed on the RCB current opportunities page. Shortlisted candidates get an email by 5:00 PM on 9 November 2026. The interview is in person at RCB. See Dr. Adlakha’s faculty page.
Key dates
- Last date: 1 November 2026, 5:00 PM
- Shortlist emails: by 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM
- Interview: 16 November 2026, 10:00 AM, in person at RCB Faridabad
Please read the official RCB advertisement (PDF) before applying, and browse more research associate jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad
Official advertisement: rcb.res.in
How to prepare for this application
- Lead with fungal work. Describe the strains, vectors and gene edits you have handled.
- Show algal culture skills. Photobioreactors, growth curves and media you have tuned all count.
- Read on space life support. Know why closed loops that recycle waste into food matter on long missions.
- Prepare a short talk. Give your PhD story in five minutes, with one clear result.
- Read Dr. Adlakha's recent papers. Find more RCB faculty on our Find a supervisor page.
About RCB Faridabad
The Regional Centre for Biotechnology was set up by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, with UNESCO as a regional centre. The Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act of 2016 made it an institution of national importance. It sits in the NCR Biotech Science Cluster in Faridabad.
