ILS Bhubaneswar Call for Application : Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry Fellowship

Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, invites applications from Indian Nationals to join the following position sanctioned under an extramural project.

Post : Senior Research Fellow

Project Title : “Targeting the DNA Polymerase Kappa with a novel compound and using a transplanted mouse model for pre-clinical compound testing.”
Project Investigator : Dr. S. Chakraborty
Number of vacancies : One

Fellowship : Rs. 42000 per month (consolidated)

Essential Qualification : First-class Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Zoology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from a recognized University. A minimum of 4 years of laboratory research experience in solid tumor biology/leukemia biology, with at least one first-author paper published in a reputable journal in the specified subject area mentioned above, is required.

Project duration :18 months.
Age Limit : 35 years as of 23.06.2026. Age relaxation will be provided in accordance with the rules of the GOI.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria may download the application form from our website at www.ils.res.in and attend the interview with the complete application form, along with attested copies of mark sheets and certificates, age proof, caste certificate (if any), Curriculum vitae (CV), and experience certificate. Candidates with incomplete applications and without the documents mentioned above will not be interviewed.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The Director's decision on candidate selection will be final, and no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Date and time of interview : 23.06.2026; 09:30 AM
Venue : Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar
Note: All communications will be through e-mail. No separate call letter will be issued to the candidates.