The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), a grant-in-aid institution of the Department of Atomic Energy under Tata Memorial Centre in Navi Mumbai, has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow. A single vacancy is open under a time-bound research project in the Patwardhan Lab, CRI, which studies metabolic reprogramming and bioenergetics of breast cancer cells. The role involves laboratory research work on a contractual basis for a fixed project tenure.
TMC ACTREC JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026ACTREC/ADVT-214/2026
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30 Oct
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About TMC ACTREC Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer
- Advertisement No.
- ACTREC/ADVT-214/2026
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Passing of NET/GATE test
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 45,880 per month (Rs. 37,000 plus 24% HRA)
- Tenure
- 3 years, with extension given after 1 year based on monitoring of work progress
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
B.S. 4 years programme /BPharm/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | B.S. 4 years programme /BPharm/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test. |
Age Limit
Upper age limit 28 years
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are screened and only shortlisted candidates are contacted by email with the interview date and timings.
- 2Interview
Conducted in hybrid mode; candidates may confirm whether they will attend in person or online after receiving the shortlisting email.
Salary Structure
Rs. 45,880 per month (Rs. 37,000 plus 24% HRA)
How to Apply
- 1Prepare your CV, educational documents, caste certificate and Aadhaar card soft copy in a single PDF file.
- 2Compose an email to [email protected].
- 3Set the subject line of the email exactly to 'Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow'.
- 4Attach the PDF containing your CV and the required documents.
- 5Send the email on or before 30/10/2026 till 3:00 PM.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•CV
•Educational documents
•Caste certificate
•Aadhaar card
Important Details
- The post is purely temporary and contractual for a time-bound research project.
- Applications are accepted by email in PDF format only and must carry the exact subject line 'Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow'.
- Work progress is monitored and an extension is given after 1 year.
- Only shortlisted candidates are contacted by email about the interview date and timings.
Job Description
- Perform cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry experiments such as cell culture, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence imaging, western blotting and RT-PCR
- Animal handling and IHC
- Annotate and analyse data
Project Details
Project Title
Details: Deciphering the link between exosome-mediated metabolic reprogramming and bioenergetics of breast cancer cells in response to ECM stiffening
Department
Details: Patwardhan Lab, CRI
Project Tenure
Details: 3 years
Fellowship
Details: Rs. 45,880/- p.m. (Rs. 37,000/- + 24% HRA)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Deciphering the link between exosome-mediated metabolic reprogramming and bioenergetics of breast cancer cells in response to ECM stiffening |
| Department | Patwardhan Lab, CRI |
| Project Tenure | 3 years |
| Fellowship | Rs. 45,880/- p.m. (Rs. 37,000/- + 24% HRA) |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 91-22-27405000
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the interview conducted in person or online?
The interview is held in hybrid mode. Shortlisted candidates can confirm whether they will attend in person or online after receiving the shortlisting email.
Is the Junior Research Fellow post permanent?
No. It is a temporary contractual post in a time-bound research project with a tenure of 3 years.
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