Project Scientist Positions at THSTI, Faridabad, India

Senior Project Associate Positions at THSTI, India

Designation/Position- Project Scientist Positions

THSTI, Faridabad, India, invites applications for Project Scientist Positions from eligible and interested candidates

Research/Job Area- Any branch of Life Sciences

Designation & Research Area

  • Designation 1: Project Research Scientist-II
    • Research Area: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Animal Handling, and Mycobacterial Research.
  • Designation 2: Project Research Scientist-I
    • Research Area: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, and BSL-3 Mycobacterial Studies.

Location- Faridabad, India

Eligibility/Qualification

For Project Research Scientist-II (2 Posts)

  • Essential Qualification:
    • Postgraduate Degree (including integrated PG degree) in Life Sciences from a recognized university with at least three (3) years of post-qualification experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, animal handling, and immunology, with at least one (1) research article in a peer-reviewed PubMed-indexed journal.
      OR
    • Ph.D. in Life Sciences from a recognized university with at least one (1) research article in a peer-reviewed PubMed-indexed journal, and experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, animal handling, and immunology.
  • Desirable Qualification:
    • Prior experience of working with Mycobacterium in a BSL-3 facility.

For Project Research Scientist-I (2 Posts)

  • Essential Qualification:
    • Postgraduate Degree (including integrated PG degree) in Life Sciences from a recognized university with experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, animal handling, and immunology supported by research publication(s) or project thesis.
  • Desirable Qualification:
    • Prior experience of working with Mycobacterium in a BSL-3 facility.

Job description

Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council – Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (BRIC–THSTI), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, invites applications for the positions of Project Research Scientist-II and Project Research Scientist-I. These positions are part of the BRAIN-TB Project, led by Drs. Ramandeep Singh and Nisheeth Agarwal, focusing on understanding bacterial regulators aiding tuberculosis infection in the central nervous system.

The selected candidates will join a dynamic research environment within the NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad, contributing to innovative translational research and multidisciplinary collaborations aimed at improving human health.

ParticularsDetails
Project TitleBRAIN-TB: Bacterial Regulators that Aid TB Infection in CNS – Targeted Deletion and CRISPRi Approaches
Principal InvestigatorsDrs. Ramandeep Singh and Nisheeth Agarwal
OrganizationBRIC–Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI)
Governing BodyDepartment of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
LocationNCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad
DesignationProject Research Scientist-II (2 posts) and Project Research Scientist-I (2 posts)
Monthly EmolumentsRs. 67,000/- + HRA (Scientist-II); Rs. 56,000/- + HRA (Scientist-I)
Upper Age Limit40 years (Scientist-II); 35 years (Scientist-I)
Application ModeOnline
Last Date to Apply12th November 2025

For Project Research Scientist-II

  • Preparation of recombinant plasmids.
  • Culturing and maintenance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains.
  • Conducting biochemical, immunological, and cell-based assays.
  • Infection studies using cell lines and/or animals with M. tuberculosis in the BSL-3 laboratory.

For Project Research Scientist-I

  • Preparation of recombinant plasmids.
  • Preparation and culturing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in the BSL-3 laboratory.
  • Setting up biochemical, immunological, and cell-based assays.

How to Apply- 

  1. Apply online through the official THSTI recruitment portal (link available on https://thsti.res.in).
    Keep the following documents ready (in PDF format unless specified):
    Passport-size photo and signature (JPEG/PNG format).
    Comprehensive CV with qualifications, positions held, and experience.
    Academic certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, Postgraduation, Ph.D. if applicable).
    Experience certificates (if applicable).
    Caste/Disability certificate (if applicable).
    Applications will be scrutinized and shortlisted for further selection processes.

    Application Fee
    Category
    Fee (Rs.)
    Unreserved, OBC & EWS
    ₹236/- (for S.No. 1 & 2) / ₹590 (for other positions)
    SC/ST/Women/PwBD
    ₹118/-

Last Date for Apply12 November 2025

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