Research Associate-I, serum-free media for bovine embryonic stem cells to muscle stem cells for cultured meat, Dr Debasree Dutta laboratory (DBT-BIRAC Smart Proteins, Adv. 16/2026)

Who can apply: Indian citizens only. Essential: a PhD in life sciences with thesis-certified experience in embryonic stem cells or mammalian cell culture and stem cell differentiation strategies. Desirable: embryonic stem cell derivation, embryo handling, teratoma generation, muscle stem cell differentiation and mouse handling…. What is funded: One Research Associate-I position on the DBT-BIRAC ‘Smart Proteins’ project under the BioE3 Policy, Rs 58,000 a month plus 18 per cent HRA, initially for four months or until the project ends, extendable on performance. Applications are online and the advert states no application fee. Deadline: 23 October 2026. The advert prints a last date and no closing time. Round: Adv. 16/2026, dated 13 October 2026.

Read the full call and apply on the official page: BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, official page.

Who can apply

• Indian citizens only. Essential: a PhD in life sciences with thesis-certified experience in embryonic stem cells or mammalian cell culture and stem cell differentiation strategies. Desirable: embryonic stem cell derivation, embryo handling, teratoma generation, muscle stem cell differentiation and mouse handling. Below 35 years as on 23 October 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India norms.

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