Senior Research Fellow (functional foods from Himalayan fermented foods, 2 posts)

Gangtok, Sikkim Rs. 42,000/month + 8% HRA Fellowship On-site

Two SRF positions on a DBT-funded project developing functional foods from ethnic fermented foods of the Indian Himalayas.

Country: India
Experience: Experience not specified
Salary / stipend: Rs. 42,000/month + 8% HRA
Application deadline: 15 Nov 2026
Availability: Open

Who can apply

Master's in Natural Sciences / Agricultural Sciences (M.Sc. Microbiology desirable), with CSIR/ICAR/DBT-JRF-NET/GATE

Review the original notice to confirm the requirements. Related degrees are not automatically equivalent; the recruiting organisation decides eligibility.

What you’ll do

Research on fermented food microbiology and functional food development under the project.

What the employer asks for

Master's in natural or agricultural sciences (M.Sc. Microbiology preferred) and a CSIR/ICAR/DBT-JRF-NET or GATE certificate. Only shortlisted candidates are interviewed.

How to apply

Read the full notice and follow the instructions on the original application page.

Application must reach the PI before 15 Nov 2026

Source & editorial check

Address application letter, bio-data, NET/GATE certificate and documents to Dr. Nagendra Thakur, Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Microbiology (PI). Appointment for 5 months, co-terminus with project; no TA/DA.

Original posting: Date not stated
Checked 2026-11-03 · Updated 2026-11-03