Project Scientist Position at JNCASR, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

April 15, 2026

Designation/Position- Project Scientist Position at JNCASR

JNCASR, Bengaluru, Karnataka invites applications for Project Scientist Position at JNCASR from eligible and interested candidates

About- An Autonomous Institution under Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and an Institution Deemed to be University. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is a multidisciplinary research institute situated in Jakkur, a locality north of Bangalore, India. It is relatively young yet well-known around the Globe.

Research/Job Area- Science

Location- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, Karnataka

Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential Qualification: Doctoral degree in Science, with a PhD thesis in some area of ecology or evolution, from a recognised university or equivalent

AND

Seven years of experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organisations and scientific activities and services.

Expertise desired: The successful candidate will have proven expertise in conducting research in theoretical/computational and experimental ecology or evolution, and be able to teach topics in areas such as population and community ecology, epidemiology and evolutionary ecology, among others. Teaching experience in core areas of ecology and evolution is desirable.

Age Limit: Preferably below 40 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application. Upper age limit 55 years.

Job/Position Description-

Name of the Position: Project Scientist III

Number of Positions: 01

Job Description:

The candidate is required to assist with the Integrated BS(Res)-PhD programme, which will include developing and teaching at least two semester-long 4-credit courses, and helping students to plan and execute research projects as part of the programme in the

Evolutionary & Organismal Biology Unit (EOBU) of the Centre.

Period of Engagement:

The assignment will be purely on contract basis. The initial engagement would be for a period of one year, extendable on requirement and performance review. The selected candidate is required to join no later than July 31^st, 2026.

Remuneration:

Rs. 1,07,000/- p.m. plus HRA (as per ANRF norms)

Selection Procedure:

Selection will be carried out by a Selection Committee set up for the purpose. Candidates meeting the essential qualifications and with the desired expertise will be considered for further shortlisting.

Working facilities to be provided:

Basic facilities/infrastructure will be provided to the candidate.

No Transport or Telephone/Internet facility at residence, stenographic/clerical support, etc.., shall be provided.

How to Apply-

Application as per enclosed format (Annexure-II) to be sent to the email chair_eobu@jncasr.ac.in. Applications received after due date/time or without supporting documents will not be considered.