Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position for a project titled- “Development and validation of novel Candida Leucine aminopeptidase 2 based immunoassay for the diagnosis and prognosis of invasive candidiasis among patients with cirrhosis”

Position summary

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Dept. of Microbiology (Mycology)

AIIMS Bhubaneswar is recruiting one Project Research Scientist-I on a contractual basis for a project focused on developing a novel diagnostic immunoassay for invasive candidiasis, a serious fungal infection particularly affecting patients with liver cirrhosis.

Project Details:

• Project Title: “Development and validation of novel Candida Leucine aminopeptidase 2 based immunoassay for the diagnosis and prognosis of invasive candidiasis among patients with cirrhosis”
• Principal Investigator: Dr. Vinaykumar Hallur, Additional Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
• Job Location: Department of Microbiology (Mycology), AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Position Details:

• Vacancies: 1
• Emoluments: ₹66,080/month (consolidated)
• Duration: 6 months, renewed every 11 months, extendable up to a maximum of 2 years
• Purely contractual — no right to permanent employment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Eligibility:

• Essential: Postgraduate degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Computational Biology and Integrative Sciences, or equivalent integrated PG degrees
• Desirable: PhD in Mycology, Medical Microbiology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Gastroenterology, or Hepatology; publications/thesis/dissertation on diagnostic test development or evaluation

Job Role: Writing research papers, maintaining project accounts, performing DNA extraction, PCR, and any other work assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Age Limit: Maximum 35 years. Appropriate relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and ICMR re-entrenched staff as per prevailing rules.

Selection Process:

• Shortlist displayed on institute website by 1 July 2026
• Physical interview on 9 July 2026 at UG Practical Hall (Microbiology), 2nd Floor, Academic Block, AIIMS Bhubaneswar. A written test may also be conducted depending on candidate turnout
• Candidates must bring hard copy of the filled application form, all original certificates, 2 passport-size photographs, and a set of photocopies at the time of interview

How to Apply: Fill and submit the prescribed application form (Annexure 1) with relevant qualification and experience certificates via Google Form at forms.gle/orhV5RmyeP8N1ZMdA by 29 June 2026, 5:00 PM (note: this deadline has now passed). No application fee. No TA/DA for attending the interview.

For queries: mycologyaiimsbbsr@gmail.com (no phone enquiries entertained).