
Prof. Ullas Kolthur-Seetharam
(Director)
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) is one of the premier research organizations in the country, an autonomous research centre of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) and an integral part of the larger ecosystem at Hyderabad. At CDFD, we are committed to advancing cutting-edge research in diverse fields of biology and spanning across scales to address critical challenges in health, agriculture, and forensics. Our mission is to foster innovation, excellence, and collaboration, empowering scientists to push the boundaries of knowledge and translate discoveries into real-world solutions. I am proud of our vibrant community of researchers, students, and staff who work tirelessly to drive scientific progress. Together, we strive to create a transformative impact on society through interdisciplinary research, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to ethical and equitable science. Besides the emphasis on discovery biology, we are building a thriving environment to support entrepreneurs, start-ups and industries. I invite you to actively engage with CDFD and explore the exciting opportunities at our institute, where curiosity meets innovation, and together, we shape the future of both fundamental and applied science.
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Viva-voce Seminar of Ms. Priyanka Dahiya, Research Scholar scheduled to be held on 26.05.2025
Purely temporary project positions under Extra Mural funded projects at CDFD (Advertisement No. CDFD/EMPC/01/May25)
List of shortlisted candidates called for interview (Ph.D – II – 2025 admissions during 23 – 25 June, 2025)
List of shortlisted candidates called for interview (Ph.D – II – 2025 admissions during 23 – 25 June, 2025) |
Purely temporary project positions under Extra Mural funded projects at CDFD (Advertisement No. CDFD/EMPC/01/May25) |
Updated Scheme of Examination and Syllabus (Advt. No. 04/2024) available on the Careers page. |
Information on Recruitment of Technical positions against the Advt. No. 04/2024 |
Hiring of Technical Associates through Manpower Agency |
Viva-voce Seminar of Ms. Priyanka Dahiya, Research Scholar scheduled to be held on 26.05.2025 |
Information on Recruitment of Administrative Postions against Advertisement No.04/2024 |