Project Scientists Position in NCBS on Contract Basis, TIFR, Bangalore, India

May 4, 2025

Project Scientists Position in NCBS, TIFR, Bangalore, India

Designation/Position- Project Scientists Position in NCBS

The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore, invites applications for Project Scientists Position in NCBS from eligible and interested candidates

About- NCBS is a premier research institute with all the necessary facilities that a research scientist may need. Research interests of our faculty members lie in the frontier areas of biology, and the science at NCBS (a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research ) uses experimental and computational approaches to study molecules, cells and organisms. We aim to understand biology at each level to advance an integrated view of life processes. Our students and faculty members’ talent and drive continue to show us the way to good science. Project Scientists Position in NCBS

Research/Job Area- Bioinformatics/computational biology/computer science

Location- National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore

Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential Qualification & Experience:
1.   First class post graduate degree, including the integrated PG degrees (preferably bioinformatics/computational biology/computer science)
OR
2.   Second class post graduate degree, including the integrated PG degrees with PhD (preferably bioinformatics/computational biology/computer science)
OR
3.   For Engineering/IT/CS – First Class Graduate Degree of Four years

Area of specialization required for the post: Bioinformatics, Computational Biology

Desirable qualification / Job Description:

The project aims to explore the factors contributing to the aggressive nature of postpartum breast cancer in young women by utilizing genomics, transcriptomics (both bulk and spatial), and pathological data. The candidate will work with these datasets, as well as publicly available data, to conduct integrative data analysis and develop statistical models.

These models will be used to predict factors associated with clinical outcomes and identify prognostic markers. The candidate is expected to be familiar with coding (R/Python), basis statistics, next-generation sequence analysis (DNA-seq/RNA-seq) and cancer biology.

Job/Position Description-

NCBS invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical) under the project titled “Deciphering the complexity of Postpartum breast cancer in young women- integrated analysis of genomics and spatial characteristics for improved patient outcomes” sanctioned up to three years. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Position: Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical)

Number of vacancies: 1 position (unreserved)

Age limit: 35 years as on 01.01.2025

Fellowship/Salary per month: Rs.56,000 + HRA as applicable.

Place of Posting: NCBS, Bengaluru

How to Apply-

An application package, consisting of the following should be uploaded via the NCBS job portal:
Up-to-date CV
Codes written by you to demonstrate programming experience (post your codes in github/Google Drive/Dropbox and provide a link to access it publicly). Don’t attach it here.
A 300-word research statement. The research statement will require you to read some papers from our lab (https://www.ncbs.res.in/faculty/sabari) and others.
Educational and Experience Certificates