: DRDO Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Positions

Job Title: DRDO Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Positions

Designation: Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow

Summary: Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi, a premier Institute of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is inviting applications for young and meritorious Indian nationals who want to pursue defense-related research as Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF).

Research Area: The positions are available in various research areas, including Chemistry, Life Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Toxicology, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Radiation Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Biomechanical Engineering, Dental Surgery, Implantology, Dental Materials, Bio-materials, and Bio-engineering.

Location: Delhi, India

Eligibility/Qualification:

1. For DRDO Research Associate (RA) positions, candidates must have a Master's degree in Dental Surgery (MDS). Candidates having experience in research work related to Implantology, Dental Materials, Bio-materials, Bio-engineering will be given preference.
2. For DRDO Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions, candidates must have:

• First Class M.Sc. with NET (JRF/LS) in Chemistry for JRF-01
• First Class M.Sc. with NET (JRF/LS) in Life Science/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Toxicology/Biophysics/Bioinformatics/Radiation Biology or First Class B.Tech with valid GATE qualification in Life Science/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Toxicology/Biophysics/Bioinformatics/Radiation Biology or M.E./M.Tech in Life Science/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Toxicology/Biophysics/Bioinformatics/Radiation Biology in First Class at Graduate and Post Graduate level (M.E./ M.Tech. is exempted from NET/GATE as per guidelines) for JRF-02
• First Class M.Sc. with NET (JRF/LS) in Neuroscience/Psychology or First Class B.Tech with valid GATE qualification in Biomedical Engineering for JRF-03
• First Class M.Sc. with NET (JRF/LS) in Physics/Biophysics/Electronics/Biomechanical Engg or First Class B.Tech with valid GATE qualification in Biophysics/Electronics/Biomechanical Engg or M.E./M.Tech in Biophysics/Electronics/Biomechanical Engg in First Class at Graduate and Post Graduate level (M.E./M.Tech. is exempted from NET/GATE as per guidelines) for JRF-04

The upper age limit is 35 years for RA and 28 years for JRF as on the date of the interview. The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.

Job Description: The tenure of the RA position is a maximum of two years, and the tenure of the JRF position is a maximum of five years. The selected candidate will work initially for the first two years as JRF and will subsequently be elevated as SRF for the remaining three years, subject to satisfactory performance as assessed annually as per DRDO guidelines.

How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates must attend the walk-in-interview at the Main Gate Reception, INMAS, Timarpur, Delhi, on the dates specified for each position. Candidates can download the application form from the website www.drdo.gov.in and must bring the duly filled application form along with their complete bio