BHU JRF Zoology Recruitment 2026

BHU JRF Zoology Recruitment 2026: Overview

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is recruiting a Project Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, at Varanasi. The role belongs to a Department of Biotechnology-sponsored study on how the non-coding RNA CDIR-4 contributes to immune evasion in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. This is a specialised cancer-biology project, making it a strong fit if you want hands-on molecular research rather than a general teaching assignment.

The project brings together cell biology, gene regulation and tumour immunology. You will work with techniques that help the team understand how cancer cells avoid immune responses and how epigenetic mechanisms influence that behaviour. Prior exposure to molecular biology or cell-based experiments will help you settle into the laboratory work more quickly, especially if you have already handled research samples and experimental records.

The research profile is technique-focused: the notice highlights cell culture, animal experimentation, RT-qPCR and ChIP-qPCR, along with experience in non-coding RNA and epigenetics. That combination suggests a role involving both bench work and careful interpretation of molecular results. If your MSc project used any of these methods, make the connection easy to see in your application and experience material.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project link: The post is supported by the DBT project identified as BT/PR65568/BMS2/156/467/2025.
• Tenure: The appointment is temporary and co-terminus with the project, which is sanctioned for three years.
• Continuation: Your engagement depends on the life and requirements of the project and does not create a claim to a permanent BHU position.
• Preferred profile: Experience in the relevant research area may be used to distinguish otherwise comparable applicants.
• Reservation note: Where candidates are otherwise equally placed, the notice says preference will follow Government of India rules for SC and ST applicants.
• Communication: Only shortlisted applicants will receive interview information, and BHU will send that intimation by email.
• Interview format: The shortlisted group will be interviewed online, so keep the email address in your application active and check it regularly.

Application Submission Notes

Use the editable proforma attached to the notification and email the completed application to gauravpandey.bhu26@gmail.com. The email subject must read “Application for Project JRF”; the notice says an application without that exact subject line will be rejected.

Attach a recent photograph, attested copies of your marksheets and certificates, and proof of earlier experience if you have any. The application is email-based, so there is no public online form or separate application portal for this notice. Send a complete set in one email and retain a copy of the message and attachments for your records.

• Run laboratory work for the cancer RNA research project
• Handle cell culture and animal experiments under approved protocols
• Perform RT-qPCR, ChIP-qPCR, and related molecular biology assays
• Record experimental observations and organise research data
• Analyse findings on non-coding RNA and epigenetic regulation
• Prepare research updates and support project reports