Project Manager Positions in NABI, Mohali (Punjab), India
Designation/Position- Project Manager Positions in NABI
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Punjab, India, invites applications for Project Manager Positions in NABI from eligible and interested candidates.
About- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is an autonomous R&D Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The institute has a state-of-the-art facility in translational research areas at the interface of Agricultural Biotechnology and Food & Nutritional Biotechnology. Applications are invited from the individuals possessing an outstanding research record and enthusiasm to support the organization having a world-class research environment and active partnership with the public and private sectors. Research Associate Post in NABI
Research/Job Area-Â Life sciences/bioinformatics/computational biology/Agriculture Biotechnology/ Life Science/ Plant Physiology/ Botany/ Biochemistry
- Agri-food biotechnology
- Plant stress physiology
- Functional foods and nutrition
- Molecular biology, genomics & bioinformatics
- Protein engineering and microbial biotechnology
Location- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Punjab, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
- RA-I: Ph.D. in relevant discipline; expertise in plant molecular biology, omics, or bioinformatics.
- PA-I: Master’s in Life Sciences/Biotech/Microbiology; NET/GATE desirable.
- JRF: M.Sc./M.Tech + National eligibility test qualification.
- SRF: PG degree in Life Sciences/Microbiology/Biotech + NET/GATE + 2 years research experience.
(Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates as per GOI rules).
Job/Position Description-
NABI invites applications from eligible candidates for Walk-in/Online Interview for temporary positions of Research Associate-I, Project Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow, and Senior Research Fellow under various projects in the Food and Nutritional Biotechnology division.
| Position | Project Title | No. of Posts | Qualification | Fellowship (₹/month + HRA) | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate-I | PacBio Iso-seq analysis of sorghum (PI: Dr. Rita Sharma) | 01 | Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Bioinformatics/Computational Biology | 58,000 | 40 Years |
| Project Associate-I | Engineering methanol-free Pichia pastoris (PI: Dr. Sandeep Kumar) | 01 | Master’s in Biotech/Microbiology/Life Sciences; NET/GATE preferred | 37,000 (NET/GATE), 30,000 (Non-NET) | 35 Years |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Prion-like proteins in plant stress/memory (PI: Dr. Charanpreet Kaur) | 01 | M.Sc./M.Tech in Life Sciences + National eligibility test (CSIR-UGC-NET/DBT/ICMR, etc.) | 37,000 | 28 Years |
| Research Associate-I / SRF | Abiotic stress tolerance in rice (PI: Dr. Rajeev Nayan Bahuguna) | 01 | Ph.D. in Agri Biotech/Life Sciences/Plant Physiology/Botany/Biochem. OR SRF with submitted thesis | 58,000 (RA) / 42,000 (SRF) | 40 Years (RA) / 32 Years (SRF) |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Bioactive peptide-rich fermented milk product (PI: Dr. Amit Kumar Rai) | 01 | PG in Microbiology/Life Science/Biotech + NET/GATE + 2 years research exp. | 42,000 | 32 Years |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Aptamer-based lateral flow assay for bacteria (PI: Dr. Nitin Kumar Singhal) | 01 | PG Degree in Basic/Professional Science + NET/GATE + 2 years exp. | 42,000 | 32 Years |
- Research Associate-I (02 positions)
- Project Associate-I (01 position)
- Junior Research Fellow (01 position)
- Senior Research Fellow (02 positions)
- Conduct research under respective funded projects.
- Apply molecular biology, bioinformatics, genomics, plant transformation, protein expression, microbial fermentation, and biosensing techniques.
- Maintain experimental records, data analysis, and report writing.
- Collaborate with PI and project team for high-quality research outputs.
How to Apply-
Mode: Walk-in/Online Interview
Date & Time: 28th August 2025, 09:00 AM onwards
Venue: National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab – 140306
Application Form: Download from www.nabi.res.in and bring duly filled form along with original certificates, transcripts, publications, and attested copies.
Online Interview: Candidates may request PI via email at least one week before the interview date (subject to approval).
Last Date for Apply– 28th August 2025 (Reporting Time: 09:00 – 10:00 AM)
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