Dr. K. Masilan

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), Chennai, is advertising a Project Assistant position for an R&D project titled “Bioprospecting of Antioxidant-Rich Polyphenolic Byssal Proteins from Invasive Charru Mussel (Mytella strigata) of Ennore Creek for Biomedical Applications” . This opportunity is well suited to candidates with a background in Fisheries Science , Food Technology , Biotechnology , or related life sciences. The work is centered on marine bioprospecting , protein extraction and purification , characterization , data interpretation , and scientific writing , with a clear link to biomedical applications . Eligibility: M.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science) or M.Tech. (Food Technology/Biotechnology) are listed in the post, and the flyer also mentions B.F.Sc./B.Tech./M.Sc. in Life Sciences. Candidates should be comfortable with experimental research and research article writing. Funding: The post is funded by a Chief Minister Research Grant / DoTE-supported project and offers a consolidated stipend of Rs. 25,000 per month for two years . The notice also states that no TA/DA will be provided. Interview: This is a walk-in interview scheduled for 29 April 2026 at 10:00 AM at the TNJFU Madhavaram Campus, Chennai. Applicants should bring a bio-data with passport-size photo, original and xerox copies of mark sheets, degree certificates, proof documents, and experience certificates. Contact: The flyer lists Dr. K. Masilan , Assistant Professor, as the principal investigator/contact person at the Paraprofessional Institute of Fisheries Technology, TNJFU, Madhavaram, Chennai.