Project Associate-II position for a project titled- “Program to enhance the use of Bioinformatics, Synthetic Biology & Genome Editing for Collaborative Research in Biological and Biomedical Sciences”

Job Title
Project Associate-II (PA-II) (also referred to as Project Research Associate-II)

Number of Posts
01

Project Title
Program to enhance the use of Bioinformatics, Synthetic Biology & Genome Editing for Collaborative Research in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Funding Agency
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the Prime Minister Professorship (PMP) scheme

Duration
One year; Renewable for another year upon satisfactory progress in the research project

Salary
Rs 33,000/- per month + HRA (as per PU norms) per month

Location
Department of Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 605014

Eligibility

• Postgraduate degree (M.Sc./M.Tech), including a minimum of two years of experience in R&D in an industry or academic institution in Life Sciences that includes Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or Microbiology.
• Relevant research experience in molecular biology techniques includes synthetic biology, genome editing by CRISPR/Cas9, rDNA, and culturing and transformation of algal species.

Requirements

• Knowledge of AlphaFold analysis and AI/ML (Additional Desirable Qualification)

Last Date
September 9, 2026

How to Apply
Applications will be shortlisted based on academic performance and relevant research experience, with documentary proof. The eligible candidates will be invited via email to a walk-in interview for the PA-II position.

For inquiries and application submission, contact the Principal Investigator (PI):
Prof. Srinivasan Chandrasegaran
ANRF PMP
Department of Bioinformatics
Pondicherry University, Puducherry – 605014
Email: schandra@bicpu.edu.in

Date of Interview
Monday, September 15, 2026