Molecular Biology - Assistant Professor Vacancy in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Hindustan College of Science & Technology
Full Time
Job Description
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Molecular Biology in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh | University Recruitment
Role Summary
Hindustan College Of Science & Technology invites applications for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Molecular Biology Position in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The Department of Biotechnology at the college has established a strong research reputation in plant and microbial molecular biology, with ongoing collaborations with CSIR institutes and DBT-supported projects. The department publishes regularly in national and international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
Day-to-Day Duties
Teaching responsibilities include delivering lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and mentoring students in undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Recombinant DNA Technology, Genomics, and Bioinformatics. Faculty are expected to develop curriculum modules aligned with UGC outcomes and integrate hands-on experiments using advanced instrumentation available at Hindustan College Of Science & Technology.
Research expectations include initiating and sustaining independent research in Molecular Biology, preparing grant proposals for DST, DBT, and ICMR funding streams, and maintaining a publication record of at least two peer-reviewed articles every academic year. Departmental seminars and journal clubs are held every fortnight to foster academic discourse.
Laboratory management duties involve supervising students during wet-lab experiments, maintaining inventory of reagents and consumables, and ensuring compliance with biosafety protocols as per institutional biosafety committee guidelines. The college provides dedicated lab space and startup grants for new faculty to set up research facilities.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a closely allied field from a recognized university. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience in reputed institutions will be given preference for this ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Job in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. If the Ph.D. is not completed, candidates must have qualified UGC-NET with Junior Research Fellowship or equivalent national-level eligibility such as CSIR-NET.
Academic Projects
Hindustan College Of Science & Technology encourages faculty to lead interdisciplinary research projects in areas like CRISPR-based genome editing, plant stress molecular markers, and microbial secondary metabolite biosynthesis. The university facilitates tie-ups with regional agricultural universities and CSIR-CDRI Lucknow for collaborative projects and joint publications.
Funding opportunities include institutional seed grants, DST SERB Early Career Research Awards, and DBT Ramalingaswami Fellowships. Faculty are expected to apply for external funding within the first year of joining and submit annual progress reports to the research cell.
Publication targets include submitting manuscripts to journals with impact factors above 2.5, presenting findings at national conferences such as the annual meeting of the Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy, and filing patents for novel findings where applicable.
Ph.D. Supervision
The selected candidate will guide doctoral students enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Biotechnology, helping them design experiments, analyze data, and prepare thesis drafts. Faculty are required to serve as internal examiners for Ph.D. vivas and participate in thesis evaluation panels for external universities as per UGC norms.
Perks and Pay
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Molecular Biology Vacancy in Mathura offers a consolidated monthly salary between Rs.45,000 and Rs.60,000 as per UGC pay scales and state government norms. Additional allowances include house rent allowance, medical reimbursement, and annual contingency grants for attending conferences.
Research grants of up to Rs.5 lakh per annum are available for consumables, equipment maintenance, and student stipends through the college’s Research Promotion Scheme. Faculty may also apply for travel grants to present papers at international conferences once every two years.
Role Summary
Hindustan College Of Science & Technology invites applications for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Molecular Biology Position in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The Department of Biotechnology at the college has established a strong research reputation in plant and microbial molecular biology, with ongoing collaborations with CSIR institutes and DBT-supported projects. The department publishes regularly in national and international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
Day-to-Day Duties
Teaching responsibilities include delivering lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and mentoring students in undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Recombinant DNA Technology, Genomics, and Bioinformatics. Faculty are expected to develop curriculum modules aligned with UGC outcomes and integrate hands-on experiments using advanced instrumentation available at Hindustan College Of Science & Technology.
Research expectations include initiating and sustaining independent research in Molecular Biology, preparing grant proposals for DST, DBT, and ICMR funding streams, and maintaining a publication record of at least two peer-reviewed articles every academic year. Departmental seminars and journal clubs are held every fortnight to foster academic discourse.
Laboratory management duties involve supervising students during wet-lab experiments, maintaining inventory of reagents and consumables, and ensuring compliance with biosafety protocols as per institutional biosafety committee guidelines. The college provides dedicated lab space and startup grants for new faculty to set up research facilities.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a closely allied field from a recognized university. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience in reputed institutions will be given preference for this ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Job in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. If the Ph.D. is not completed, candidates must have qualified UGC-NET with Junior Research Fellowship or equivalent national-level eligibility such as CSIR-NET.
Academic Projects
Hindustan College Of Science & Technology encourages faculty to lead interdisciplinary research projects in areas like CRISPR-based genome editing, plant stress molecular markers, and microbial secondary metabolite biosynthesis. The university facilitates tie-ups with regional agricultural universities and CSIR-CDRI Lucknow for collaborative projects and joint publications.
Funding opportunities include institutional seed grants, DST SERB Early Career Research Awards, and DBT Ramalingaswami Fellowships. Faculty are expected to apply for external funding within the first year of joining and submit annual progress reports to the research cell.
Publication targets include submitting manuscripts to journals with impact factors above 2.5, presenting findings at national conferences such as the annual meeting of the Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy, and filing patents for novel findings where applicable.
Ph.D. Supervision
The selected candidate will guide doctoral students enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Biotechnology, helping them design experiments, analyze data, and prepare thesis drafts. Faculty are required to serve as internal examiners for Ph.D. vivas and participate in thesis evaluation panels for external universities as per UGC norms.
Perks and Pay
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Molecular Biology Vacancy in Mathura offers a consolidated monthly salary between Rs.45,000 and Rs.60,000 as per UGC pay scales and state government norms. Additional allowances include house rent allowance, medical reimbursement, and annual contingency grants for attending conferences.
Research grants of up to Rs.5 lakh per annum are available for consumables, equipment maintenance, and student stipends through the college’s Research Promotion Scheme. Faculty may also apply for travel grants to present papers at international conferences once every two years.
About School
Working at Hindustan College of Science & Technology in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh is a rewarding experience. As a hub for higher education, our campus is bustling with young minds eager to learn and grow. Located at the 26 km milestone from Agra on the Agra-Delhi Highway, our 29.4-acre campus is a grand complex with 1,00,000 square meters of covered area and beautifully maintained greenery. It's a peaceful and serene environment that encourages our students to explore their academic interests and...
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