ARI Pune Jobs 2025 – Project Associate-I & Project Assistant Roles, Apply Now!
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) invites applications for Project Associate-I and Project Assistant positions in the Bioenergy Group under the MACS-ARI Sponsored Project (ARI-002). If you have a background in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, or Microbiology, apply before 10th April 2025 for this exciting opportunity in microbial culture research.
About ARI Pune
The Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is a premier institute known for its research in biological and environmental sciences. This recruitment is for a temporary position in a research project focused on microbial culture collection.
The selected candidates will work under the supervision of Dr. P.K. Dhakephalkar (Director, ARI) and Dr. Kamlesh Jangid (Scientist-E).
- Location: Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune
Department: Bioenergy Group
Positions:
- Project Associate-I (1 Position)
- Project Assistant (2 Positions)
Application Deadline: 10th April 2025
Name of the Principal Investigator:
- Dr. P.K. Dhakephalkar, Director, ARI
- Dr. Kamlesh Jangid, Scientist-E
Funding Agency, Title, Period of the Project & Post Code:
Funding Agency: MACS-ARI Sponsored Project (ARI-002)
Titled: “Microbial Culture Collection Activity”
Period up to: 31.03.2028
Post Code: ARI/MIC-10/ARI-002/2025
Salary:
- ₹31,000 + HRA (Project Associate-I)
- ₹20,000 + HRA (Project Assistant)
Available Positions & Eligibility
Project Associate-I (1 Position)
Essential Qualifications:
- First class M.Sc in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology.
- Applicant must be qualified in any of the following test : CSIR/UGC/ICMR including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE. National Level Examination DST, DBT etc.
- Candidates who do not fall under (ii) above will be considered only if no suitable candidate is found in (ii) above.
Desirable Qualification
Experience in analysis of sequence-based omics analysis, Perl, Python, database development using PHP admin, and web development.
Age Limit: 35 years (as of the closing date)
Project Assistant (2 Positions)
Essential Qualifications: First class B.Sc in Microbiology/Biotechnology.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in microbiology, anaerobic microbiology, handling of methanogens and extremophiles and molecular biology, PCR and DNA sequencing
Age Limit: 50 years (as of the closing date)
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 26th March 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 10th April 2025
- Shortlisted Candidates List: Will be displayed on the ARI website
- Online Interview Date: Will be announced on the ARI website
Application:
- Fees: ₹100/- (Non-refundable)
- Exemptions: SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates
- Steps to follow: Educational Institutions → Category → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS→Payment Category→ Other→ Enter Necessary fields/ details etc.). Candidates should attach the receipt of the online payment of fees and indicate the online receipt number in the application form.
- Payment Mode: Online SBI Payment Portal
Why Join ARI Pune?
- Work in a prestigious research institute
- Gain hands-on experience in microbial culture and bioinformatics
- Opportunity to work on a long-term research project (until 2028)
- Enhance expertise in next-gen sequencing & molecular techniques
Equal Opportunity Employer: ARI promotes diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair recruitment process.
Interested candidates should apply online before 10th April 2025.
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