Regular Scientist Positions at ILS, Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India

Scientist Positions at ILS, Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India

Designation/Position- Scientist Positions at ILS

Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, India invites application for Scientist Positions at ILS from eligible and interested candidates

About- Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar is a leading national institute in India and is a multidisciplinary institute engaged in advanced research in area of Infectious Disease Biology, Cancer Biology, Genetic & Autoimmune Diseases, and Plant & Microbial Biotechnology. 

Research Job/Area- In any branch of Life science

Applications are invited from researchers interested in establishing independent research programs in:

• Cancer Immunotherapy
• Clinical Genomics
• Gene Therapy
• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• Metabolic Disorders
• Neurological Disorders
• Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
• Vaccine Development
• Structural Biology
• Enzyme Engineering
• Smart Cereal Crops

The institute also supports multidisciplinary research in:

• Infectious Disease Biology
• Cancer Biology
• Interdisciplinary Biology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Marine Biotechnology

Location- Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Scientist-D

• Essential Qualification
  • First Class M.Sc. or equivalent.
  • Minimum 9 years of research experience.
• Desirable
  • Ph.D. with at least 5 years of relevant research experience.
  • Strong publication record in high-quality journals.
• Upper Age Limit: 45 years
• Vacancies
  • OBC (NCL): 1
  • SC: 1

Scientist-C

• Essential Qualification
  • First Class M.Sc. or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of research experience.
• Desirable
  • Ph.D. with at least 3 years of relevant research experience.
  • Excellent publication record.
• Upper Age Limit: 40 years
• Vacancies
  • EWS: 1

Scientist-B

• Essential Qualification
  • First Class M.Sc. or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of research experience.
• Desirable
  • Ph.D. with at least 1 year of research experience.
  • High-quality publication record.
• Upper Age Limit: 35 years
• Vacancies
  • UR: 1
  • EWS: 1

Job/Position Description- 

The BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for Scientist-B, Scientist-C, and Scientist-D faculty positions. The institute seeks outstanding early and mid-career researchers to establish independent multidisciplinary research programs in cutting-edge areas of life sciences. Selected candidates will receive independent laboratory space, startup support, and opportunities to lead internationally competitive research.

Designation

• Scientist-D
• Scientist-C
• Scientist-B

Selected faculty members will:

• Establish and lead independent multidisciplinary research programs.
• Conduct high-quality, innovative scientific research.
• Mentor and supervise Ph.D. students.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects.
• Secure extramural research funding.
• Build nationally and internationally competitive research groups.
• Utilize institute-provided laboratory space and startup resources effectively.
• Contribute to translational and applied research initiatives.

How to Apply- 

Eligible candidates should submit their applications online only through the prescribed application form available on the ILS recruitment portal.

Applicants must upload:

• Completed online application form
• Educational certificates
• Experience certificates
• Two-page research plan (including previous publications, if available)
• Complete Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter mentioning the selected research theme(s), post applied for, and advertisement number
• Applicable caste/EWS/disability certificate

Application Fee

• General: ₹1,000
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): ₹600
• SC/ST and Women Candidates: Exempted

Applications submitted through any mode other than online will not be accepted.

Last Date for Apply– 31 July 2026

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