Institute of Life Sciences Hiring Doctoral degree in Pharma candidates

Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals for the following positions under the project titled “Exploring the marine ecosystems for novel bioresources with human health and industrial significance.”

Post : Senior Project Associate : Bioinformatics (01 position)

Remuneration : Rs. 42,000/- per month + @18% HRA
Project duration : Upto 31/03/2026 with possibility of extenstion
Upper age limit : 35 years

Eligibility criteria : Essential qualifications Masters degree in in Natural or Agricultural sciences / MVSc or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognize University or equivalent and four years of experience in research and development industrial or academic institutions or sciences and technology organizations and scientific activities and services; OR Doctoral degree in science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent.

Desirable qualifications : Candidates with more than two years of research experience in applied biology / biotechnology / drug screening / bioprospecting / microbiology/ proteomics / mass-spectrometry or a related field of life sciences. Candidates familiar with NGS data analysis, such as Whole-genome, metagenomes and 16/18S amplicon sequencing, and with experience in programming using R- Bioconductor and Python, will be preferred. A brief write-up (one page maximum) explaining bioinformatics research experience and publications (if any) should be submitted along with the application. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified for national-level entrance tests (NET/GATE/GPAT).

All the positions are purely temporary and coterminous with the project. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The Director's decision regarding the selection of candidates will be final, and no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Last date for receiving application : 22.12.2025
Date of display of shortlisted candidates : 23.12.2025
Date & time of interview : 29.12.2025

Note : All communication will be through e-mail (Technical support: app@ils.res.in other queries: academics@ils.res.in ). No separate call letter will be issued to the candidates.