Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Recruitment 2026

Organization Details

• Organization Name: Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University)
• Department: Department of Chemistry
• City: New Delhi
• State: Delhi
• Country: India
• Postal Code: 110025
• Address: Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), Jamia Nagar, New Delhi – 110025, India

Post Details

Project Information

Project Title: AI-Driven Scaffold Hopping to Optimize DNA Gyrase Inhibitors for Combating Multidrug-Resistant (AMR)

Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Nasimul Hoda

Project Tenure: Initially for a period of one year, with the provision of further continuation till the duration of the project, subject to satisfactory performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Organic synthesis
• Scaffold-hopping strategies
• Execution of multistep chemical reactions
• Optimization of reaction conditions
• Compound purification and characterization
• Use of standard chemical and analytical techniques

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

1. Three years Graduate degree in a relevant subject/field with three years of post-qualification research experience.
2. OR Postgraduate / Master’s degree in Chemistry, M.Pharm, Biochemistry, or a relevant subject/field with at least 55% marks.

Desirable Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in organic synthesis and purification
• Experience in compound characterization (NMR, MS, IR, HPLC)
• Experience in biochemical or microbiological assays will be an added advantage

Age Limit

The upper age limit for applying to this post is 35 years. Age relaxation will be applicable as per ICMR guidelines.

Salary / Remuneration

Application Process

1. Candidates must apply online by filling out the Google Form provided by the institute.
2. Applicants are required to upload a single combined PDF containing:
   • Cover Letter
   • Filled Application Form
   • Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
   • Supporting Documents
   • Research Publications (if any)
3. The completed application must be submitted on or before 07 February 2026.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting of candidates by the Selection Committee
• Interview of shortlisted candidates
• Mode of Interview: Offline or Online (Online only in special circumstances)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview schedule

Important Instructions and Notes

• Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.
• Recruitment will be governed by the guidelines of the funding agency.
• Original certificates must be produced at the time of interview for verification.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The Selection Committee reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for hiring eligible candidates.
• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the completion of the project.
• Candidates with satisfactory performance and a valid NET/GATE qualification may apply for the Ph.D. program as per Jamia Millia Islamia norms.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Prof. Nasimul Hoda
Co-Principal Investigator, Department of Chemistry
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Official Links

• Official Website: https://jmi.ac.in
• Official Notification: https://jmi.ac.in/upload/advertisement/jobs_ch_2026january21.pdf