Project Associate I

This role is ideal for highly qualified candidates with a Master's degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences, who have also cleared national-level examinations like CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/GATE. Candidates with desirable experience in fungal strain characterization, fermentation optimization, and lipid production will find this opportunity particularly suitable for a research-oriented contractual position.

Candidates without a Master's degree in the specified fields or those who have not qualified a national-level entrance exam are unlikely to meet the essential criteria. Individuals seeking a permanent government position or a role with significant long-term growth prospects within the same project may find the contractual and temporary nature of this single-vacancy role unsuitable.

MACS - Agharkar Research Institute is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, offering a prestigious environment for scientific research. While the Project Associate I role is temporary and contractual, it provides valuable experience in cutting-edge research relevant to biomanufacturing. It serves as an excellent stepping stone for a career in research, though direct long-term growth within this specific project is not guaranteed.