NIPGR Invites Applications from Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Candidates

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up the purely temporary position of one Research Associate-I in the DBT Multi-institutional project “Biotechnological interventions for revitalizing sustainable large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) cultivation”, under the supervision of Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay, Director, NIPGR.

Post : Research Associate-I (one post)

Emoluments : Rs. 58000/- plus 27% HRA per month, as sanctioned in the project

Qualification:
Candidates having Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / bioinformatics or a related field are eligible to apply. Candidates with an M.Tech in Biotechnology / Bioinformatics, with three years of research experience and a relevant research publication, can also apply, as mentioned in DST Office Memorandum number DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023. Candidates with research experience in the area of computational biology, genome assembly and annotation, GWAS analysis, duly supported with relevant publications in SCI journals (at least one first- author research papers with more than three impact factors) will be preferred. Knowledge in Python and R and Linux operating system is desirable.

The above position is completely temporarily and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship/emolument amount for the above position is as sanctioned in the project and as per DBT / DST norms. The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier, and tenure of the post can be curtailed based on the assessment of the candidate's performance and the discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of NIPGR.

Candidates need to apply by filling up the necessary information in the given format and upload scanned copies of all the certificates/marksheets (from Xth standard onwards) of educational qualifications and experience in single PDF with the application and sent to E-mail: debasis@nipgr.ac.in within 15 days from the date of advertisement. Candidates applying with incomplete information will not be considered for the interview.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. A web interview will be conducted. A link with the date and time of the online interview will be emailed to the shortlisted candidates only. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to the disqualification of the candidate(s).

Note : ONLY soft copy of the application in the given format along with all certificates in a single PDF will be accepted. Incomplete application and those in the wrong format will be summarily rejected. For any clarification candidates may contact the Scientist in charge through email only. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Dr. Debasis Chattopadhyay
Director
BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110 067
E-mail : debasis@nipgr.ac.in

Last Date : 27/01/2026