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Job TitleProject Associate – I (PAT-I) Number of Posts02 Age Limit35 years Stipend & HRA(a) Rs.31000/- plus HRA to scholars who are qualified for National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, etc.).(b) Rs.25000/- plus HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above. LocationCSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, Karnataka Eligibility Post Code GAP678-01: Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology or Nutrition from a recognised university or equivalent Job Requirements: Product development and analysis Post Code GAP678-02: Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biochemistry or Biotechnology from a recognized University or equivalent Job Requirements: To conduct research using cell line and animal models Desirable Qualification/Experience For Position-I: Experience in product development and food analysis techniques For Position-II: Hands-on-experience in cell line and animal experiments, Molecular biology techniques including PCR, Western blot, Immunohistochemistry, etc. Age RelaxationRelaxation in age limit for SC/ST/PwBD/Women is 05 years.Relaxation in age limit for OBC is 03 years. Maximum TenureEngagement shall be temporary and co-terminus with the tenure of the Project or 06 years whichever is earlier.The maximum duration for which Project staff could be engaged in different projects taken together will be 6 years. Candidates who have already served CSIR-CFTRI or any other lab/institute of CSIR as Project Staff at any level in CSIR projects for a total period of 6 years or more are not eligible. Last Date07.07.2026 How to ApplyEligible candidates may submit online application only at https://patcell.cftri.res.in along with necessary attachments of the certificates in support of date of birth, caste, qualification/experience etc. on or before 07.07.2026. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applications received after the due date 07.07.2026 will not be considered. Candidates are advised to check the official CFTRI website https://cftri.res.in/ regularly for addendum/corrigendum and updated information. Short-listed candidates will be informed about the date of interview through e-mail.

Job TitleJunior Project Fellow (JRF) Number of Posts01 Project TitleDevelopment of a microbiome-based diagnostic kit for the early and non-invasive detection of colorectal cancer Funding AgencyDepartment of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India DurationInitially for one year and may be extended depending on the performance of the candidate or duration of project. SalaryAs per prevailing DBT norms. LocationIndian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal By-pass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal 462066 Minimum Qualifications Post-graduate degree (BS-MS, MSc, M.Tech) in Biological Science with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale. Fundamental knowledge of molecular biology techniques, metagenomics and data analysis. Experience in colorectal cancer research. Qualified a National-level examination like National Eligibility Test (NET)/CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF/GATE/Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or any other Fellowship. Candidates who have not qualified for any of the above national-level exams but have good academic credentials may also be considered. Age LimitShould not exceed 35 years as on 01.07.2026. Desirable This position will require a significant amount of field and lab work (e.g., sample collection from healthy individuals and patients, sample processing for human microbiome samples). Good English communication (oral and written) skills. How to ApplyInterested candidates need to send their application containing the following documents as a single PDF via email to vineetks@iiserb.ac.in with the subject line “Application for the post of JRF – DBT-MED 2026”: Cover letter Detailed CV (including a photograph, email ID, phone number, educational/professional qualifications, master’s thesis title and a brief description of the work done and details of research experience, if any). Name of two referees (along with their current position, address and email ID) Copies of all academic marksheets and certificates (in chronological order from Class 10 onwards) Proof of qualification of a national-level examination (if applicable) Application DeadlineJuly 07, 2026. However, the application deadline may be extended for exceptionally qualified candidates, and positions will remain open until filled. Contact DetailsDr. Vineet K. SharmaProfessorDepartment of Biological SciencesIndian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462066E-mail: vineetks@iiserb.ac.inPh: +91-755-269-1401Web: https://metabiosys.iiserb.ac.in/

Job TitleProject Scientist-II, Project Associate-II, Laboratory Technician Number of PostsProject Scientist-II: 01Project Associate-II: 01Laboratory Technician: 02 SalaryProject Scientist-II: Rs. 56,000/- per month + @20% HRAProject Associate-II: Rs. 35,000/- per month + @20% HRALaboratory Technician: Rs. 20,000/- per month + @20% HRA LocationBhopal, Madhya Pradesh Project TitleExpansion of INSACOG Wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, Emerging Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance through Genomic-based methods Project Duration18 months Eligibility Criteria Project Scientist-II: Doctoral degree in life sciences from a recognized university or an equivalent institution with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Three years of experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions, and in sciences and technology organizations, and in scientific activities and services. Under 40 years of age as of July 1, 2026. Project Associate-II: Master’s degree in any stream in biological sciences or medicine from a recognized university or equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. Preferably with 2 years of experience in research and development in industrial or academic institutions or sciences and technology organizations, and scientific activities and services. Under 35 years of age as of July 1, 2026. Laboratory Technician: B.Sc. or 3-year diploma in engineering and technology. Under 50 years of age as of December 07, 2025. Desired Qualifications Project Scientist-II: Experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis for genome and metagenome. Programming, scripts writing in Perl or Python. Database construction, development of AIML tools. Ability to use computational tools for advanced analysis. Managerial skills, including project management, report writing, and coordination with other institutions. Project Associate-II: Experience with various microbiological and molecular biology techniques, including microbial isolation, cloning, PCR/qPCR/dPCR, electrophoresis, nucleic acid isolation, and library preparations for next-generation sequencing. Preference for candidates qualified for national-level entrance tests (NET/GATE/GPAT). Laboratory Technician: Experience in genomics / microbiology / molecular biology lab work (minimum 1 year). Biological technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft tools. Job Description Project Scientist-II: Perform and coordinate all sample collection information. Maintain a systematic data repository. Manage experimental data. Prepare reports. Collaborate with other institutions. Project Associate-II: Carry out sewage sample processing. Nucleic acid extraction. RT-qPCRs. Library preparation. Perform next-generation sequencing. Laboratory Technician: Collect wastewater, soil, and other samples from various collection sites in and around Bhopal and Indore. Manage lab orders (Preparing indents, follow up with the vendors, obtaining quotes). General laboratory work. Age Limit Project Scientist-II: Under 40 years of age as of July 1, 2026. Project Associate-II: Under 35 years of age as of July 1, 2026. Laboratory Technician: Under 50 years of age as of December 07, 2025. Age relaxation will be granted as per the rules of the Government of India. Last DateJuly 07, 2026. However, the application deadline may be extended for exceptionally qualified candidates, and positions will remain open until filled. How to ApplyInterested candidates need to send their application containing the following documents as a single PDF via email to vineetks@iiserb.ac.in with the subject line “Application for the post of PS – INSACOG 2026″: Cover letter Detailed CV (including a photograph, email ID, phone number, educational/professional qualifications, master’s thesis title and a brief description of the work done and details of research experience, if any). Name of two referees (along with their current position, address and email ID). Copies of all academic marksheets and certificates (in chronological order from Class 10 onwards). Proof of qualification of a national-level examination (if applicable).