Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Post, National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi, India

April 27, 2026

Designation/Position- Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi, India invites applications for Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) from eligible and interested candidates

About- Applications are invited for one position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) for a 3-year project funded by ICMR titled “Delineating the genetic interactions between Histone Demethylases and DNA damage repair genes to develop personalized tumour detection and treatment.” The role requires experience in molecular biology, CRISPR/Cas9, epigenetics, and bioinformatics. The selected candidate will receive consolidated emoluments of Rs. 56,000 per month plus HRA. Contract duration is one year or project duration, whichever is shorter. Applications should be sent via email to Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav, and candidates must provide documentation of their qualifications and experience. A fee of Rs. 100 is applicable, with exemptions for certain categories.

Research/Job Area- Biological Sciences

Location- National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Educational Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences, including the integrated PG degrees as per funding agency (ICMR) norms.

Desirable Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD degree in any field of Biological Sciences with a research publication.

Experience in molecular biology, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and epigenetics (specifically ChIP-seq and DNA methylation profiling) is a must. Handling of mammalian cell lines and advanced cell culture techniques, including the establishment and maintenance of patientderived organoids, is a must. Candidates with experience in bioinformatics (Whole Exome Sequencing data analysis), drug-sensitivity assays, and processing clinical tumour samples are also encouraged to apply.

Job/Position Description-

Applications are invited for the one position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:

S. No.	Name of the project & Duration of the Project	Post details and No of Posts	Name of the Project Investigator and Email ID
1.	“Delineating the genetic interactions between Histone Demethylases and DNA damage repair genes to develop personalized tumour detection and treatment” funded by ICMR Tenable till- 3 Years	Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) (One position only)	Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav Staff Scientist-IV rkyadav@nii.ac.in

Emoluments: The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & experience:

Rs. 56,000/- Per month plus HRA 30% (As per funding agency norms).

General Terms & Conditions:

The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or for the duration of the project, whichever is shorter, at a time.
No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.

How to Apply-

Interested candidates may apply directly, STRICTLY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT GIVEN BELOW, through E-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete CV, E-mail-ID, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Only Short-listed candidates will be called for interview, and they required to submit attested copies of all their certificates. A demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII or can make the payment through UPI/Paytm/Phone Pe etc. in the Bank A/c Beneficiary Name: Director, NII/Account No. 1484101001636/IFSC: CNRB0001484/) and Women & SC/ST/PH Candidates are exempted from payment of fees, (subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.