BRIC-NABI Entrepreneur-in-Residence Fellowship for Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biotechnology

BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) is an autonomous Institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. BRIC-NABI aims at catalysing the transformation of the Agri- food sector in India by being a nodal organization for knowledge generation and translational science leading to value-added products based on Agri-Food biotech innovations for improved household nutritional security. Since its inception in 2010, BRIC-NABI is involved in research activities for Bio-fortification, the development of designer crops for improved nutrition, providing sustainable and novel solutions for quality food and nutrition, and the development of evidence-based functional foods to counter malnutrition.

The food and nutritional Biotechnology division at BRIC-NABI requires the following research personnel purely on a temporary basis.

Post Doc Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) (One Position)

Project Title : “B-SMART: Bacteria Sensing through Mobile Aptamer Recognition Technology”(EIR FUND)
Principle Investigator : Dr. Nitin Kumar Singhal, Scientist - F, BRIC-NABI
Duration : The appointment will be initially for one year as JRF. Further up-gradation from JRF to SRF will be on the basis of the submission of a progress report and further assessment

Essential Qualification : PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology or any other related subject.

Desirable Experience : Experience in SELEX/Aptamer Selection, Fluorescence assays, Microfluidic development, Hands on experience culturing and handling bacteria, Device Fabrication. A candidate with more than 2 years of research experience in a relevant area/ industry exposure/ regulatory affair with expertise, will be preferred. Candidate should be motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and a team player with good interpersonal skills.

Fellowship : 1.30 lakhs per month.

Age limit : Below 45 years

Application Procedure & Other Conditions
1. All interested candidates may appear for Walk-In-Interview at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge city, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab- 140306, on 10.03.2026 at 09:00 A.M. along with the duly filled application form available on the website nabi.res.in.
2. 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.
3. The applications should be submitted strictly as per the prescribed format that can be downloaded from the NABI website.
4. Candidates applying for more than one post can give their preference by writing different designations in the same application form.
5. Candidates should ensure that information mentioned in the application form is accurate. Once the application form is submitted no further request regarding any changes/ information in the application form will be considered.
6. The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on 10.03.2026.
7. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.

8. All the candidates are requested to appear for a Walk-In interview with an application form, experience certificates, publications, and original degree certificates and transcripts.
9. Original mark sheets, certificates, award/fellowship, etc must be accomplished for verification at the time of the interview and attach one set of attested copies of the documents with the application form.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
11. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s).
12. Candidates should strictly adhere to guidelines issued by World Health Organization and Centre Govt/State Govt on Covid-19.
13. In the event of special circumstances, candidates may request the project investigator (via email) to conduct their interviews online. Such requests must be submitted well in advance, preferably at least one week prior to the scheduled interview date. However, the final decision will be taken by the selection committee to ascertain the special circumstances and allow the candidate (s) for an online interview. The Institute reserves the right to conduct the interview in online/offline mode.
14. Interview results will be published on the NABI website.
15. The last date to submit the online application is 05.03.2026. No applications will be entertained thereafter.

Contact Details : Project Investigator : Dr. Nitin Kumar Singhal, Scientist-F, BRIC- NABI, India
Email : nitin@nabi.res.in .
NOTE : Please upload copies of the following documents:
1) M.Sc./ PhD degree certificates.
2) Relevant publications
3) Certificate of experience

Note : Permission for online interview may be sought from the PI at least one week prior to the interview date and a valid reason must be given for the same.