NII Recruiting Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry candidates for Cancer Study

The National Institute of Immunology (NII) is committed to advanced research with a view to understand body's defense mechanisms for developing modalities of immune system manipulation that can intervene with disease processes. The institute’s research thrust areas under immunology and related disciplines cluster in four main themes, namely, infection and immunity, molecular design, gene regulation and reproduction and development, where cutting edge research in modern biology is being carried out employing multiple overlapping disciplines of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and structural biology.

Applications are invited for the one position of Project Research Scientist -I (Non-Medical) and Project Technical Support-III for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below.

Name of the project & Duration of the Project : Towards stool-based diagnosis of colorectal cancer by developing multiplex apta-sensor panel" funded by ICMR Tenable till- 29.01.2028
Name of the Project Investigator and Email ID : Dr. Anil Kumar Staff Scientist-V anilk@nii.ac.in

Project Technical Support-III (One position only)
Educational Qualifications : 1. Three Years Graduate degree in relevant subject/field plus Three years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject/field. 2. For Engineering/IT/CS - Four Years Graduate Degree
Desirable Qualifications : Master’s degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Zoology / Microbiology / Immunology) from recognized university with two years of experience.

Job description : The selected candidate is expected to carry out cancer biology-related work and should have experience in techniques such as MTT, anaerobic bacterial culture, Metabolomics, Metagenomics etc. Candidates with experience in SELEX and aptasensor development will be given preference.
Emoluments : The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & experience Rs. 28,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (As per norms of the funding agency)

Project Research Scientist -I (Non-Medical) (One position only)
Educational Qualifications : 1 . Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees. Or
2. For Engineering/IT/CS - Four Years Graduate Degree.
Desirable Qualifications : PhD degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Biochemistry from a recognized University.

Job description : The selected candidate is expected to carry out cancer biology-related research and should have hands-on experience in techniques such as ELISA, PCR and NGS alongwith good scientific writing and publication skills. Candidates with strong experience in SELEX and aptasensor development will be given preference.
Emoluments : The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & experience Rs. 56,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (As per norms of the funding agency)

General Terms & Conditions
1. The candidates selected for the above posts will be on contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time.
2. No hostel/ housing facility will be provided.
3. Applicants may clearly mention the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, if called for.
5. Apart from sending application in the prescribed format given below, candidates should send complete Curriculum Vitae along with the names of three referees. Curriculum Vitae should contain details of the experimental expertise and list of publications.
6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
7. The Interviews will be held in offline/online mode.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates may apply directly, STRICTLY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT GIVEN BELOW, through E-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete CV, E-mail-ID, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Only Short-listed candidates will be called for interview, and they required to submit attested copies of all their certificates. A demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII or can make the payment through UPI/Paytm/Phone Pe etc. in the Bank A/c Beneficiary Name: Director, NII/Account No. 1484101001636/IFSC: CNRB0001484/) and Women & SC/ST/PH Candidates are exempted from payment of fees, (subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications : 08th April, 2026