National Institute of Immunology looking for Research Associate

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.

Post : Research Associate-I (One position only)

Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate-I (One position only) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below

Name of the Project : “Regulation of Plasmodium Cell Cycle and Cell Division by Protein Phosphorylation” funded by DBT/Wellcome India Alliance Tenable till – 31.12.2028

Educational Qualifications : PhD in Biotechnology/Biophysics/Biochemistry/Life Sciences or any other related field.

Job Description : Experience in molecular biology, recombinant DNA, protein chemistry. Handling of mammalian cell lines and cell culture techniques. Candidates with experience in live cell and confocal microscopy, proteomics, malaria parasite cultures are also encouraged to apply.

Emoluments :
he selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute rules, depending upon qualification & experience, as per DST OM dated 26.06.2023: Rs. 58,000/- to Rs. 67,000/- per month plus 27% HRA
Name of the Project Investigator : Dr. Pushkar Sharma Staff Scientist-VII pushkar@nii.ac.in

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.

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 C.V., 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 and 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 SC/ST/PH & Women candidates are exempted from payment of fees) subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS : 12th December, 2025