National Centre for Biological Sciences looking for Research Scientist, Salary Rs. 56,000 plus HRA - bioinformatics, computational biology

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is a premier research institute engaged in research in life sciences across scale. Several research facilities and associated infrastructure helps in providing cutting edge technology and support research. Several of these facilities not only provide support to the researchers within the institute, but also academia and industry nationally and internationally.

Post : Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical)

Number of vacancies : 1 position
Age limit : 35 years as on 01.01.2025
Consolidated Salary : Rs.56,000/- + HRA as applicable.
Place of Posting : NCBS, Bengaluru

Essential Qualification & Experience :
Essential
1. First class post graduate degree, including the integrated PG degrees (preferably bioinformatics/computational biology/computer science)
OR
2. Second class post graduate degree, including the integrated PG degrees with PhD (preferably bioinformatics / computational biology / computer science)
OR
3. For Engineering/IT/CS – First Class Graduate Degree of Four years

Area of specialization required for the post : Bioinformatics, Computational Biology

Desirable qualification / Job Description :
The project aims to explore the factors contributing to the aggressive nature of postpartum breast cancer in young women by utilizing genomics, transcriptomics (both bulk and spatial), and pathological data. The candidate will work with these datasets, as well as publicly available data, to conduct integrative data analysis and develop statistical models.
These models will be used to predict factors associated with clinical outcomes and identify prognostic markers. The candidate is expected to be familiar with coding (R/Python), basis statistics, next-generation sequence analysis (DNA-seq/RNA-seq) and cancer biology.

Initially, the position will be for a period of one year, with three months’ probation further extendable with necessary review.

General Instructions
1. An application package, consisting of the following should be uploaded via the NCBS job portal:
• Up-to-date CV
• Codes written by you to demonstrate programming experience (post your codes in github/Google Drive/Dropbox and provide a link to access it publicly). Don’t attach it here.
• A 300-word research statement. The research statement will require you to read some papers from our lab (ncbs.res.in/faculty/sabari) and others.
• Educational and Experience Certificates
Without all documents in place, the application will not receive any consideration
2. The Selection process may consist written test / interview. Any change in the recruitment process will be intimated to the candidates in advance. The institute reserves the right not to fill the above posts herein advertised in case suitable candidates are not found. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
3. Incomplete applications and online applications without uploading the supporting documents in support of their Educational qualification with marks, Date of Birth, Caste Certificate, Experience certificate along with pay drawn, etc. shall not be considered.
4. Candidates who are eligible for further age relaxation as per the extant rules of TIFR or GoI are required to submit applications by POST, along with a copy of the relevant certificate in support of age relaxation (for example ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities, etc.).
5. The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the no. of posts to be filled or not to make any recruitment to any post(s), or not to offer the appointment without assigning any reason.

6. The Institute strives to have a workplace where there is equality of diversity and candidates of all classes, caste, gender and religion are encouraged to apply for the position.
7. Applications from the candidates will be accepted ONLY ON-LINE, except for those who are seeking age relaxation as per extant GoI & TIFR rules are required to submit applications in the prescribed format by post must reach to Head, (A&F), National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, GKVK Post, Bellary Road, Bangalore: 560065 by 19th May 2025. The Applications by post must super scribe the post applied for, Advertisement No. & Serial Number of the post on the envelope. Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay.
8. The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection.
9. Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/ Recruitment process will be subject to courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.
10. Please visit the website regularly since all subsequent Corrigendum/Addendum/Updates will be uploaded to the website only.
11. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delay, conduct and result of test/interview and reasons for not being called for test/interview. Interim correspondence will not be entertained and replied to.