Research Associate Position in NABI, Mohali (Punjab), India
Designation/Position- Research Associate Position in NABI
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Punjab, India, invites applications for Research Associate Position in NABI from eligible and interested candidates.
About- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is an autonomous R&D Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The institute has a state-of-the-art facility in translational research areas at the interface of Agricultural Biotechnology and Food & Nutritional Biotechnology. Applications are invited from the individuals possessing an outstanding research record and enthusiasm to support the organization having a world-class research environment and active partnership with the public and private sectors. Research Associate Position in NABI
Research/Job Area- Any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology
Location- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Punjab, India
Eligibility/Qualification-
Qualification:
PhD or equivalent degree having three years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M Pharma/ ME/M Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Desirable Experience:
- bioinformatics analysis of large nextgen sequencing data (short reads and long reads) and bioinformatic pipeline development, especially in plants;
- development of platinum standard reference quality genome assembly; and iii) developing a super pan-genomes landscape Job Responsibility:
i) development of platinum standard reference quality genome of Kola Joha rice ii)developing a super pan-genomes landscape of Kola Joha and Manipur scented rice
Age limit: 40 years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions)
Job/Position Description-
Project Title: “Genomics assisted improvement of scented rice from Assam (Joha) and Manipur for yield enhancement under stress and improved nutrition” (GAP-61)
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Joy K. Roy, Scientist-G, BRIC-NABI
Positions: Research Associate-III (RA-III) (One position) Duration: Up to 11 June, 2029 or availability of the project funds Essential
Emoluments: – Rs.67,000/- fixed/month + 18% HRA. FOR RA Emoluments and Eligibility conditions are as per DST OM: DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26 th June 2023.
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Joy K. Roy, Scientist-G, BRIC-NABI Email: joykroy@nabi.res.in
How to Apply-
All interested candidates must submit the duly filled application form available on the website www.nabi.res.in online on or before 03.08.2026 (05:00 PM). Only shortlisted/eligible candidates will be informed through email regarding the online interview.
Interested candidates must apply using the prescribed application form attached to the advertisement on the official website. Please note that CVs or expressions of interest sent via email or phone will not be accepted or treated as valid applications.
The online interview will be conducted on 07.08.2026. Only shortlisted candidates will receive the interview link and other necessary instructions on their registered email address one day prior to the interview.
Last Date for Apply– 03 August 2026
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