Research Associate (RA) Position in ICGEB, New Delhi, India
Designation/Position- Research Associate (RA) Positions
ICGEB, New Delhi, India invites applications for Research Associate (RA) Positions from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Established under UNIDO in 1983, the ICGEB is a unique, autonomous, Intergovernmental Organisation, with biotech labs in Italy, India, and South Africa. Research Associate (RA) Positions
Research/Job Area- Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
Location- ICGEB, New Delhi, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, with experience in advanced molecular biology techniques.
Desirable: Prior research experience in yeast biology, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, genome editing, DNA assembly, and/or fermentation technology.
Job/Position Description-
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA) POSITION
Yeast Synthetic Biology Group
Applications are invited for one Research Associate (RA) position in the Yeast Synthetic Biology Group, in the laboratory of Dr. Naseem Gaur. The position is initially available for one year, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and achievement of project objectives.
This is a temporary project position, co-terminus with the sanctioned project. Salary/emoluments will be as per applicable DST norms, based on qualifications and experience.
Job Description: The selected candidate will work on yeast synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, including genome engineering/editing, DNA assembly, molecular biology, omics approaches, strain development, and fermentation for the production of industrially relevant high-value compounds.
How to Apply–
Interested candidates should email their updated CV and a cover letter highlighting relevant research experience and technical skills to yeastsyntheticbiology@gmail.com with the subject: “Application for RA Position in Yeast Synthetic Biology Group.”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Last Date to Apply– 18 October 2026
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