BHU Project Research Scientist II Kala azar Recruitment 2026

BHU Project Research Scientist II Recruitment 2026: Overview

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is hiring a Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) for an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funded study at its Centre of Experimental Medicine & Surgery. The project focuses on improving molecular diagnosis and treatment monitoring for Post Kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis, under Dr. Rajiv Kumar.

The study sits within the Institute of Medical Sciences in Varanasi and carries project code P-14/0824. Your engagement is tied to this research project, with a field-site commitment as well as the university base.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project-linked post: This is a temporary research engagement that ends with the project. It does not carry a promise of continuing beyond the study.
• Initial tenure: The contract can run for up to one year. It may be extended up to three years, depending on the project requirement and the principal investigator’s review of your performance.
• Field commitment: You must be prepared for extensive travel to the Kala-azar Medical Research Centre in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. You may also need to stay at that field site when the project needs you there.
• Reservation policy: Government of India rules govern reservation and concessions in qualifying marks for this recruitment.
• Interview travel: BHU will not pay travel or daily allowance if you are called for interview.

Application Submission Notes

Only a hard-copy application on plain paper is accepted. Address it to the Principal Investigator (P-14/0824), Centre of Experimental Medicine & Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005.

Your application needs permanent and correspondence addresses, parents’ names, a telephone number and an email address if available. The notice says the selected candidate will be informed by email, so keep the contact information clear and accurate.