Project Scientist at RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram, India

Designation/Position- Project Scientist at RGCB

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Kerala, India invites applications for Project 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-  Life science/ biology/ genomics/ genetics/ bioinformatics or related topics

Location- Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Kerala, India

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Eligibility/Qualification–

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. First Class Post Graduate Degree with PhD in the field of life science/ biology/ genomics/ genetics/ bioinformatics or related topics
2. Second Class Post Graduate Degree, with PhD and three years of experience in the field of life science/ biology/ genomics/ genetics/ bioinformatics or related topics

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Prior experience in handling metagenomics experimental pipelines, metagenomic sequence analysis and data analysis, interpretation and visualization
2. Experience working in BSL3/BSL2+ setup would be a clear advantage
3. Prior experience in viral genomics
4. Proficiency with Python and R
5. Knowledge and prior experience on research related to pathogen surveillance
6. Good communication, analytical and management skills
7. Prior experience of project management and co-ordination

AGE

Below 35 years as on December 18 ^th, 2025 . Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.

Job/Position Description- 

Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for TWO positions of Project Research Scientist II (Non-medical) in the ICMR- National One Health Mission funded multi- institutional extramural project titled “Establishing a metagenomic NGS surveillance model utilizing a syndromic approach in India” under Dr. Rajesh Chandramohanadas at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

EMOLUMENT

₹ 67,000/- + 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Applications should be submitted online.
2. Candidates who are currently working in Government firms should send applications through proper channel.
3. Last date for receiving completed applications is December 18, 2025.
4. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminus with end of the project.

How to Apply- 

Apply online

Applications which are not in the prescribed format will summarily be rejected. Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply. Applicants will be shortlisted for the selection interview based on eligibility criteria. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.

Last Date for Apply– 18 December 2025

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