Project Scientist-I at ILS, Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India

Designation/Position- Project Scientist-I at ILS

Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, India invites applications for Project Scientist-I at ILS from eligible and interested candidates

About- Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India invites applications from Indian Nationals to join the following contractual positions under the NERBPMC program being implemented at New Delhi, India.

Research Job/Area- Science/Engineering/Technology

Location- Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

1. Project Scientist-II (Wet Lab)

• Essential: Ph.D. in Science OR Master’s in Engineering/Technology with minimum 60% marks.
• Experience: 3 years in R&D in academic/industrial institutions.
• Desired:
  • Expertise in microbial isolation, PCR/qPCR/dPCR, cloning, electrophoresis, nucleic acid isolation, and NGS library prep.
  • Strong managerial and coordination skills.

2. Project Associate-II (Wet Lab)

• Essential: Master’s in Natural/Agricultural Sciences/MVSc OR Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/Medicine with minimum 55% marks.
• Experience: 2 years in R&D or equivalent.
• Desired:
  • Experience in microbial isolation, PCR/qPCR/dPCR, electrophoresis, and NGS library prep.
  • Preference for candidates qualified in NET/GATE/GPAT.

3. Project Associate-II (Bioinformatics)

• Essential: Master’s in Natural/Agricultural Sciences/MVSc OR Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/Medicine with minimum 55% marks.
• Experience: 2 years in R&D or equivalent.
• Desired:
  • Experience in NGS data analysis (Exome, WGS, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq).
  • Programming skills in R-Bioconductor and Python.
  • Submission of a one-page write-up on bioinformatics experience and publications.
  • Preference for candidates qualified in NET/GATE/GPAT.

4. Laboratory Technician

• Essential: B.Sc. OR 3-year diploma in Engineering/Technology.
• Desired:
  • Biological sample handling and laboratory management skills.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft tools.

Job/Position Description- 

BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has invited applications for multiple temporary project positions under the research project titled “Exploring the marine ecosystems for novel bioresources with human health and industrial significance.” The institute is recruiting for the posts of Project Scientist–III, Senior Research Fellow (SRF), and Laboratory Technician. Interested and eligible Indian nationals can apply online before 31 May 2026.

1. Project Scientist – III

Designation

Project Scientist – III

Number of Posts

01

Research Area

• Marine microbiology
• Multi-OMIC characterization
• Industrial biotechnology
• Marine enzyme bioprospecting
• Synthetic biology and microbial protein production

Location

Bhubaneswar

Eligibility/Qualification

Essential Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Research & Development in:
  • Industrial or academic institutions
  • Science & Technology organizations
  • Scientific activities and services

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in isolation and multi-OMIC characterization of marine microbes
• Culture adaptation and optimization for enhanced secondary metabolite production
• Bioprospecting of marine enzymes with industrial applications
• In-vitro characterization and development of synthetic platforms for large-scale microbial protein production

Age Limit

Maximum 45 years

Salary

₹78,000 per month + 18% HRA

Job Description

The selected candidate will work on marine ecosystem exploration and microbial resource development with applications in human health and industry. The role includes microbial isolation, metabolite enhancement, enzyme discovery, and development of scalable microbial production platforms.

2. Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Designation

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Number of Posts

01

Research Area

• Applied microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Marine bioprospecting
• Enzyme characterization

Location

Bhubaneswar

Eligibility/Qualification

Essential Qualifications

• M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.V.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or allied subjects
• Minimum 55% aggregate marks (relaxation as per GoI norms)
• Minimum 2 years of research experience

Preferred Qualifications

• NET/GATE qualified candidates will be preferred
• Experience in:
  • Microbial isolation and characterization
  • Optimization of culture conditions
  • Enzyme assays
  • Applied microbiology and biotechnology research

Age Limit

Maximum 35 years

Salary

₹42,000 per month + 18% HRA

Job Description

The SRF will assist in research related to marine microbial bioprospecting, microbial culture optimization, enzyme assays, and characterization of biologically important microbial resources.

How to Apply- 

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official website of Institute of Life Sciences (ILS).

Last Date for Apply– 31 May 2026

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