Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Wadura Campus, has announced an opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in an externally funded project. This position is tied to a research project exploring microbial resources in the Gurez Valley for sustainable organic farming applications.
The university has opened this position under the Division of Basic Sciences and Humanities. The project focuses on identifying and utilizing cold-tolerant microbes to develop bio-formulations for natural production systems. Candidates selected will contribute to impactful research in the field of environmental microbiology and allied agricultural sciences.
Applications must be submitted on plain paper along with self-attested documents and a CV by 15th June 2025. The position offers a consolidated salary with allowances as per the funding agency norms. More details regarding qualifications, age limit, and application procedure are outlined below.
Important Dates:
The registration process for SKUAST-K Junior Research Fellow recruitment begins on June 12, 2025.
Notification Date: 12 June 2025
Start Date of Application: 12 June 2025
Last Date of Application: 15 June 2025
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill one vacancy under the Junior Research Fellow position in the Wadura Campus.
Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of Posts: 01
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have an M.Sc. in Agriculture and allied disciplines such as Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Environmental Sciences, with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied sciences.
Desirable qualifications include specialization in Microbiology along with NET qualification.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years as on the date of the advertisement.
Other Requirements
The candidate should have relevant academic or research experience as specified. Publication history with NAAS rating is an advantage.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through offline mode by submitting their applications to the Principal Investigator’s office or by emailing asifmalik@skuastkashmir.ac.in.
Selection Process:
Selection will be done on the basis of eligibility screening followed by an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email or phone about the interview schedule. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
SKUAST-K Junior Research Fellow Official Notification:
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of SKUAST-K Junior Research Fellow contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF