Gujarat Biotechnology University, a state university based in Gandhinagar focused on biotechnology education and research, has announced recruitment for the post of Research Associate I. A single vacancy is available under a research project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, dealing with seaweed biostimulants and involving analytical validation, omics integration and shelf-life enhancement work. The position is purely temporary and co-terminates with the project, offering research experience in plant protein analysis and proteome profiling.
Gujarat Biotechnology University Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate I Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026GBU/ACA/e-file/265/2026/0416/Academic
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
05 Oct
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Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 05 Oct 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed05 Oct
About Gujarat Biotechnology University Research Associate I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Gujarat Biotechnology University
- Advertisement No.
- GBU/ACA/e-file/265/2026/0416/Academic
- Post Name
- Research Associate I
- Job Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MSc/MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech for candidates who do not hold a doctoral degree
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 58000 + HRA per month (as per the sanctioned letter)
- Tenure
- Initially for 1 year, extended to the next year subject to satisfactory performance; total project duration 2 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate I
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate I | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate I
Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent OR 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MSc/MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal (As per DST circular dated 26th June 2023).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate I | Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent OR 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MSc/MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal (As per DST circular dated 26th June 2023). |
Age Limit
Up to 35 years on the closing date of the advertisement
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be as per government rules.
Application Fee
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email regarding the interview process.
Salary Structure
Rs. 58000 + HRA per month (as per the sanctioned letter)
How to Apply
- 1Open the online application form linked in the notification.
- 2Fill in the personal, educational and contact details correctly.
- 3Upload the latest CV, photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- 4Review all the details carefully before submitting the form.
- 5Submit the application on or before 05 October 2026.
- 6Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Latest CV
•Photograph
•Signature
•Certificates and other credentials
Important Details
- The post is purely temporary and co-terminates with the project.
- Applications are to be sent to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Nitin Trivedi, Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar, through the online application form with the latest CV and other credentials.
Desirable Qualifications
- Prior research experience in plant protein extraction, quantification and quality assessment, and proteome profiling through LC-MS and interpretation of results
- Prior research publications in plant protein extraction and proteome profiling
- Hands-on experience in LC-MS and data interpretation
- Proficiency in scientific writing and lab management
Project Details
The post is for the DBT-funded project 'FCO-Compliant Production Framework for Seaweed Biostimulants: Analytical Validation, Omics Integration, and Shelf-Life Enhancement for Industry Competitiveness' at Gujarat Biotechnology University. Principal Investigator: Dr. Nitin Trivedi; Co-PI: Dr. Vivek Verma.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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