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Scientist Position Essential Qualifications Basic Salary Work Description Desirable Qualification rsharma@igib.res.in Project Associate-I Masters Degree in Natural Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent 25000/31000 and HRA The role involves analyzing and interpreting biological data from large-scale human and environmental microbiome and genomics projects. Responsibilities include processing sequencing data, performing advanced statistical analyses, developing reproducible workflows, and creating clear data visualizations for scientific publications. The candidate maintains detailed records and manages sample metadata to ensure data integrity and traceability. Collaboration with computational and experimental teams is essential, along with contributing to literature reviews, research reports, and manuscript preparation. Must have a Master’s in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Microbiology, or related fields, with experience in microbiome data analysis, including metagenomics and 16S rRNA sequencing. They are proficient in relevant bioinformatics tools and programming (Python, R), familiar with microbial taxonomy and functional annotation (KEGG, COG), and understand microbial ecology and statistics. They can manage large datasets independently and communicate results clearly in writing and orally. Application Form