CDFD and DRILS invite applications for joint Post-Doctoral position

BRIC-CDFD (Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council - Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics) is a premier, autonomous Indian research institute in Hyderabad, under the Department of Biotechnology, focusing on cutting-edge life sciences research, DNA-based diagnostics, and forensics.

Dr Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS) is a not-for-profit Research Institute with a mission to be the preferred research partner to the pharma and life sciences industry. DRILS focuses on original research and advancement of relevant skills, with emphasis on solution-oriented interdisciplinary research for solving unmet needs and for process innovation. The Institute has been set up on a public-private partnership model by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, the Government of Telangana, and the University of Hyderabad, and is governed by a Board of Directors comprising eminent scientists and visionaries.

BRIC-CDFD and DRILS invite applications for a joint Post-Doctoral position to contribute to our collaborative cutting-edge research initiatives.

Project : Translational potential of small molecules/herbal derivatives as therapeutics to regulate Inflammation, Diabetes, Neurodegeneration and Obesity in vivo. We are developing a breakthrough herbal therapeutic, "Sorvo roga hara," that targets the shared molecular triggers of inflammation, diabetes, neurodegeneration, and obesity. After successfully identifying its mechanism in lab and computer models, we are now advancing to in vivo testing to prove its efficacy as an all-in-one treatment.

Position : Post-doctoral Researcher
Age Limit : 40 years
Tenure : 2 years
Emoluments : ₹ 70000/- per month consolidated *

Essential Qualifications# : PhD with a post-doctoral experience of 0-2 years. Applicants should have a PhD in Human Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology or a related discipline in Life Sciences.

Desirable Qualifications :
• Candidate with strong experience in handling animals, like mouse or rat to determine anti-tumor, anti-diabetes and/or anti-obesity potential will be preferred. He/she should have experience in cell biology, in-vitro assay development, and in-vivo experimentation.
• Candidates having prior experience in these areas will be preferred.
• Main responsibilities include working with a senior investigator on a defined project(s).
• Work closely with JRFs and PhD students of the senior investigator and help the senior investigator in the lab administration.
• Interact with other faculty/scientists and participate in collaborative projects.
• The applicant should be able to work independently and in team(s).

Interested candidates fulfilling the above criteria should apply in the prescribed application form ONLINE. (Click here for online application)Please upload soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, research / work experience, and reservation category (if applicable). Please contact cdfdpdfprogram@email.com for any queries. The last date for submitting online applications is 26.02.2026.

* Selected candidate will be eligible for health insurance as per the DRILS HR policies.
# Mere fulfilling the minimum qualifications will not entitle the candidate to be called for an interview The applications will be screened by a committee based on research experience and requirement of the project. Only those candidates who are found suitable will be shortlisted to be interviewed through Video Conference. The decision of the Director, CDFD, will be final in this respect, and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.