Gujarat Biotechnology University (An initiative of Department of Science and Technology.Government of Gujarat) File Number: GBU/ADM/GAP-81/590/2026-2027, Date-25/06/2026 Advertisement for the post of Project Associate-I (India-Italy International Cooperation Division grant, DST-Gol) Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate-1 to investigate on research project entitled "Understanding biogeochemical fate of contaminants in marine ecosystems: prospects of restoration by genome-scale models and bioremediation strategies" funded by India-Italy Intemational Cooperation Division grant, DST-Gol). The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project (03 years). PI: Dr. Balaram Mohapatra, GBU; Co-PI: Dr. Boddepalli Govindarao, IIT-Kanpur Italy partner PI: Dr. Simona Rossetti, Research Director, Water Research Institute, CNR-IRSA, Italy Details of the position is provided below 1. Name of the position: Research Associate (RA) 2. No. of Positions...
Required Project Associate I - Ph.D. (Biogeochemistry/Microbial Ecology/Geomicrobiology/metal-organic-microbe interactions/Biotechnology/ relevant research area) with a good work profile and publication record-M.Sc. (Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Ecology or relevant life sciences/Biogeoscience discipline)-Fellowship:Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA as sanctioned
Gujarat Biotechnology University (An initiative of Department of Science and Technology.Government of Gujarat)
File Number: GBU/ADM/GAP-81/590/2026-2027, Date-25/06/2026
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Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate-1 to investigate on research project entitled "Understanding biogeochemical fate of contaminants in marine ecosystems: prospects of restoration by genome-scale models and bioremediation strategies" funded by India-Italy Intemational Cooperation Division grant, DST-Gol).
The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project (03 years).
PI: Dr. Balaram Mohapatra, GBU; Co-PI: Dr. Boddepalli Govindarao, IIT-Kanpur
Italy partner PI: Dr. Simona Rossetti, Research Director, Water Research Institute, CNR-IRSA, Italy
Details of the position is provided below
1. Name of the position: Research Associate (RA)
2. No. of Positions: 01
3. Eligibility:
-Minimum essential qualifications: Ph.D. (Biogeochemistry/Microbial Ecology/Geomicrobiology/metal-organic-microbe interactions/Biotechnology/ relevant research area) with a good work profile and publication record
-M.Sc. (Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Ecology or relevant life sciences/Biogeoscience discipline) with a minimum of 60% marks.
-Desirable Qualifications:
-Strictly, candidates having prior experience and knowledge in metagenomic data analysis (amplicon and shotgun using Linux and R packages), genome-scale ), genome-scale modelling (pathway construction, flux balance analysis, etc.), soil-sediment mineralogical analyses (including X-ray techniques: XRD, XRF, XPS), RNA/DNA extraction, cDNA synthesis and qRT-PCR, organic carbon/metabolite analysis using LC-MS/GC-MS, are encouraged to apply.
-Candidates having good communication skills and proficiency in scientific writing, and data analysis/ interpretation, will be preferred.
4. Age Limit:
Up to 35 years on closing date of advertisement
5. Fellowship Duration:
Till the end of the project (03 years, subject to satisfactory performance)
6. Fellowship:
Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA as sanctioned.
7. Last Date of receiving applications: 15 July, 2026
8 How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply to the Principal Investigator, (Dr. Balaram Mohapatra) Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar through online application in the Google form:
with the latest CV and other
credentials on or before 15th July, 2026.
For any queries related to this project, you may write to Dr. Balaram Mohapatra (balaram.mohapatra@qbu.edu.in)
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email regarding the interview process.
Dr. Balaram Mohapatra
Principal Investigator & Assistant Professor
Phone: +91 99099 57407 (General Query) Email: info-gbu@gujarat.gov.in Website:
Note: The candidate will work in close contact/collaboration with the Italian partner scientific team headed by Dr. Simona Rossetti, Research Director, Water Research Institute, CNR-IRSA, Italy.
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