BRIC-NBRC looking for Scientist / Associate Professor | Pay Level 78800- 209200

Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council-National Brain Research Centre (BRIC-NBRC) is an autonomous institute of Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. The Centre has ongoing research programs on basic brain functions and brain-related disorders. BRIC-NBRC is recognized as an Institution of Excellence for neuroscience in India and is part of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, which is an autonomous body under Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Post : Scientist - IV/ Associate Professor (Post Code : 001)

The selected candidates will be provided shared laboratory space and adequate funds to start their research program. However, the faculty is expected to raise extramural grants to build and support their research programs. The faculty is also required to teach and participate in the management of the Centre with responsibilities assigned by the competent authority as per requirements.

Pay Level : Level-12 (78800- 209200)
No. of posts / Age limit : UR – 02 posts. Not exceeding 45 years
Mode of recruitment : Direct recruitment

Prescribed Educational Qualifications/ minimum experience/ competency : For Direct Recruitment Ph.D. / equivalent degree in Engineering / post graduate medical qualification-MD or equivalent with original high quality research work as evidenced by publications or publications & patents, with 5 years of post-qualification experience in Neuroscience or related fields.

Desirable qualifications : While applicants from every branch of neuroscience will be considered, researchers with expertise in systems and behavioural neuroscience, neurophysiology, cognition, neuroplasticity using animal models, brain imaging, neuro-oncology, clinical and translational neurobiology, neuro-regeneration and degeneration are especially encouraged with apply. Applicants having demonstrable experience of multiple high quality publications and research collaborations and/or patents are welcome. Basic Researchers or Clinical Scientists who have developed AI applications to study neural circuit - behaviour or high resolution genetic mapping for neurodevelopmental disorders or neurological aging or neurodegeneration or interface of neuro- immune axis may also apply.

General Conditions
1. The initial appointment by Direct recruitment/ contract including short term (>2 years) shall be on probation for a period of 2 years from the date which he/she assumes charge of the post.
2. The probation period may be extended with the approval of the competent authority
3. Shown above are the total number of available positions (may vary at the time of selection). The number of positions filled shall be based on the availability of suitable candidates, and the requirement and ability of the Centre to support their laboratory set up. 4. All educational, professional and technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board / University.
5. The experience requirement specified for the said post should be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications required for the post.

6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
7. There shall be no upper age limit for regular employees of BRIC-NBRC or any employee of DBT.
8. The post advertised shall be need based without any commitment for its filling.
9. Nationality: Indian citizens and persons with OCI status/ NRI/ PIO, subject to prior clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs, shall be eligible for appointment (only for direct recruitment)
10. Interested candidates are requested to send their copy of bio-data containing details of qualifications, positions held, professional experience/distinctions, copies of notable publications and personal details like date of birth, citizen ship status etc (preferably in a single PDF file), with names and e-mail addresses of at least five potential referees along with self-attested copies of certificate and application fee (as prescribed below) only to facultyrecruitment@nbrc.ac.in. The application should also be accompanied by a three to four page note on the proposed research programme for the first three years, if given appointment. Mere fulfilment of the minimum prescribed qualification and experience will not vest any right on a candidate for being shortlisted.

11. For Direct Recruitment: Application Fee (non-refundable) Rs. 750/- + 18% GST for General Candidates (USD 50 for applicants with OCI status) by online transfer only. The SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates (with OCI status) are exempted from payment of application fee as per Govt. of India rules in this regard. The receipt of the payment of online application fees must be attached along with their filled-up application form.
NSTITUTION ACCOUNT NAME : National Brain Research Centre
ACCOUNT NO. : 915010023259375
IFSC CODE : UTIB0000720
BANK NAME (in full) : Axis Bank Ltd.
SWIFT CODE : AXISINBBA29
AD Code : 6360724-3480203

13. The applicants presently working in Government/Semi-government organizations/ public sector undertaking/ autonomous organizations who are applying for Direct Recruitment shall have to apply via proper channel and submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the present employer either with application form or at the time of Interview, if shortlisted. Such applicants shall not be tested/ interviewed in case of their failure to produce the ‘NOC’.
14. Advertisement No., Name of the post and Post Code applied for should be clearly mentioned in the subject of the email, failing which the application will not be considered. Applications received after the last date, self- attested copies of testimonials and certificates etc. /incomplete applications will be rejected.
15. Mere fulfilment of the minimum prescribed qualification and experience will not vest any right on a candidate for being called for interview. Only the candidates short-listed by a duly constituted Screening Committee will be called for interview Screening Committee reserves the right to call for additional documents from the applicants or invite comments from expert referees to decide upon suitability of the applicant to be considered further in the selection process. The decision of the Institute in this regard will be final and no interim inquiries in this regard will be entertained.

Last date for receipt of completed application form : 20.06.2025
Last date for candidates domiciled in North Eastern States, Andaman Nicobar Island, Lakshadweep, Jammu and Kashmir is 07.07.2025