Total No. of Post(s) – 02
Project No.: MMP025302
Project Title: “Bioresource Conservation and Prospection (MMP025302)”
Applications are invited from candidates for working in a Mission Mode project, sanctioned by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, entitled “Bioresource Conservation and Prospection (MMP025302)”. The project focuses on the exploration, conservation, and utilization of halophytic plant diversity from the Indian coastline. Major research activities include halophyte biodiversity mapping and germplasm collection, untargeted and targeted metabolomic profiling using advanced mass spectrometry to identify bioactive metabolites and chemotypic variations, chemotyping of economically important halophytes, DNA barcoding and molecular phylogenetic analysis of halophytes for species authentication and biodiversity assessment, rhizosphere microbiome and PGPR characterization, and the development of value-added applications from halophytic bioresources. The project offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge techniques such as molecular biology, metabolomics, bioinformatics, and biodiversity conservation while working in a multidisciplinary research environment. The details of post is as follows:
Senior Project Associate : 01 Post
Masters or Integrated Masters in Science (Biotechnology/Botany/Plant Science/Biochemistry/Life Science)/Agricultural Science (Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Plant Physiology) and 3 years experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
OR
Ph. D. in Plant Science/Botany/Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Plant Physiology/ from a recognized university and 2 years experience in research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Desirable: Minimum two publications in SCI journals
The selected candidates will work under the CSIR Mission Mode Project entitled “Bioresource Conservation and Prospection (MMP025302)”. The project work will involve halophyte biodiversity mapping and germplasm collection; targeted and untargeted metabolomic profiling using advanced mass spectrometry platforms for the identification of bioactive metabolites and chemotypic variations; chemotyping of economically important halophyte species; and physiological, biochemical, metabolomic and proteomic investigations of selected halophytes to decipher the mechanical insights underlying abiotic stress tolerance.
Monthly emoluments (in ₹)
Project Associate-I : 01 Post
Masters or Integrated Masters in Science (Biotechnology/Botany/Plant Science/Biochemistry/Life Science)/Agricultural Science (Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Plant Physiology).
The selected candidates will work under the CSIR Mission Mode Project entitled “Bioresource Conservation and Prospection (MMP025302)”. The project work will involve halophyte biodiversity mapping and germplasm collection; targeted and untargeted metabolomic profiling using advanced mass spectrometry platforms for the identification of bioactive metabolites and chemotypic variations; chemotyping of economically important halophyte species; and physiological, biochemical, metabolomic and proteomic investigations of selected halophytes to decipher the mechanical insights underlying abiotic stress tolerance. Selected eligible candidates may be considered for enrolment in the Ph.D. programme at AcSIR, subject to fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria and other requirements of AcSIR.
Monthly emoluments (in ₹)
- Rs. 31,000/-+ HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions.
- Rs. 25,000/-+ HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
- Relaxation in age / qualification as per CSIR norms.
This position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The engagement of a project staff in different projects either in the CSIR - Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar or different Lab./Instt. of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 6 years in any case. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidate for claiming extension or absorption in CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar.
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements may attend interview (online) and soft copy of certificates (D.O.B., 10th, 12th, UG, PG, NET/GATE, Experience etc.), a passport size photograph and detailed bio-data (as per the attached Application form) may be sent by e-mail to ([email protected]).
All application should reached to above email id on or before 18th September, 2026 (Friday) at 17:45 hrs. The details about the post please visit: www.csmcri.res.in.
Applications received by mail will be scrutinized based on certain criteria and only such shortlisted candidates are eligible as per criteria will be asked to attend the interview using the online mode. The details of the interview and date will be sent to such candidates by e-mail. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Terms and Conditions:
- The decision of Director, CSIR-CSMCRI in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of interview, cancellation of advertisement etc. will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or person or agency.
- Candidates are advised to check the official CSMCRI website https://www.csmcri.res.in/jobs/temp regularly for addendum/corrigendum as any further updated information regarding this will be posted on Institute website only. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep visiting regularly the website of CSIR-CSMCRI.
- The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary. The Director, CSIR-CSMCRI reserves the right to cancel all or part of the advertised vacancies at any stage of recruitment process without giving any reason thereof.
- Age relaxation for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women categories shall be as per Government of India/CSIR instructions issued from time to time.
- In case of Universities/Institutes awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA Grades etc., candidates are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their University/Institute and attached accordingly.
- If it is found at any stage of the process or thereafter that the candidate does not fulfill the eligibility criteria their candidature shall be cancelled without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Experience certificates must clearly indicate the duration of experience, place of work, and position held. Contractual work experience will not be considered as part of experience.
