>PhD Biotechnology Project Scientist- at Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) Bhubaneswar, Apply Now!
Looking for an exciting research opportunity in biotechnology and life sciences? The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, is hiring Project Research Scientists-II (Non-medical) for an ICMR-funded project on malaria pathogenesis. If you have a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or allied subjects, this is your chance to work in a premier research institute. With an attractive fellowship of ₹80,400 per month, this role offers a dynamic research environment and career growth. Apply online by 27th March 2025 and contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research!
About ILS, Bhubaneswar:
Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar is an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India dedicated to advancing research in the field of life sciences.
Job Posting: Project Research Scientist-II (Non-medical)
The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) invites applications from Indian Nationals to join the following positions sanctioned under an ICMR-funded project.
Project Details:
- Project Title: Interplay of Malarial PAMPs and DAMPs – Regulatory Mechanisms and their Physiological Relevance, Association with Disease Severity and Translational Potential
- Duration: Three years
- Project Investigator: Dr. V. Arun Nagaraj
Position Available:
- Name: Project Research Scientist-II (Non-medical) (02 Positions)
- Fellowship: Rs. 67,000/- + @20% HRA = Rs. 80,400/- per month
- Eligibility: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences or allied subjects
- Age Limit: 35 years as on 27.03.2025
Educational and Experience Requirements for PhD Biotechnology Project Scientist:
Eligibility: Ph. D. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences or any of the allied subjects.
- For the first position, research experience in cell culture techniques, transfections, and biochemistry and molecular biology is required. Prospective candidates with experience in malaria parasite biology, chimeric mouse studies and other infectious diseases shall also apply.
- For the second position, candidates with research experience in NGS techniques (whole genome/RNASeq/Single-cell RNASeq and highthroughput sequencing data analysis) and/or mass spectrometry techniques (proteomics/metabolomics) will be considered.
- For both the positions, candidates with at least one first author research paper in peer-reviewed journal will be preferred.
- Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are waiting for defense/viva voce may also apply. For such candidates, the fellowship amount will be equivalent to that of SRF until the successful completion of the defense/viva
voce.
Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the link provided on the institute’s website www.ils.res.in.
Important Dates:
- Last date for receiving application online: 27.03.2025
- Date of display of shortlisted candidates on ILS website: 01.04.2025
- Date & time of interview: Will be notified on the website
Note: All communications will be through e-mail. No separate call letter will be issued to the candidates.
For more details and to apply, please refer to the Official Notification.
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