Designation/Position- Project Research Scientist at RGCB
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Kerala, India invites application for Project Research Scientist at RGCB from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is an autonomous national institute of the Government of India, Ministry for Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology. The mandate of the institute is discovery, innovation, and translation in biotechnology and disease biology. Project Research Scientist at RGCB
Research/Job Area- Bio-engineering, bio-physics, or related areas
Location- Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Kerala, India
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Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualifications
- First Class Post Graduate Degree with PhD in the field of Infectious Disease Biology with a background in bio-engineering, bio-physics, or related areas.
- Second Class Post Graduate Degree, with PhD and three years of experience in the field of Infectious Disease Biology, bio-engineering, bio-physics, or related areas.
- Experience in one or more of the areas related to mammalian and microbial cell culture, omics, or microscopy.
Desirable Qualifications
- Prior experience in handling blood and blood-borne infectious samples.
- Experience with single-cell assay platforms, mechanobiology, cellular phenotyping, or microscopy.
- Proficiency with Python and R, and machine learning tools.
- Good communication, analytical, and management skills.
- Research publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals.
- Prior experience in project management and coordination will be a plus.
- Availability to travel to partnering institutions in the Northeast for field sample collection and research.
Age
Below 35 years as on November 1st, 2026 . Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Project Research Scientist II (Non-medical) to work in the ICMR Intramural Centre for Collaborative Research (CCR) on Malaria and Host Factors under Dr. Rajesh Chandramohanadas, Scientist F, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram.
Emolument- ₹ 67000 + 20% HRA per month.
Duration- Initially for a period of one year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier and extendable based on the performance evaluation.
How to Apply-
Applications should be submitted online.
