NCBS invites applications for the position of Project Associate

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 Associate-I

Age limit : 50 years as on 01.07.2025
Place of Posting : Bangalore

Essential Qualification & Experience : A minimum of master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech. /BS-MS dual degree or equivalent) in relevant field of Biology (Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or other), with prior research experience. Qualification in any of the national level examinations (GATE/CSIR or UGC-NET JRF/ DBT JRF/ICMR JRF or DST-Inspire) is preferred.
If shortlisted, the candidate will be asked for contact information of 3 referees.

Area of specialization required for the post : Cell and molecular biology or Developmental biology, or a branch of Life Sciences.

Desirable qualification / Job Description :
Candidate should have good communication skills, thinking abilities and expertise in in vitro techniques, including mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques. Candidates with prior exposure to the field of mechanobiology, vascular biology or organ-on-a-chip techniques would be preferred. The candidate should be open to working in animal models. Additionally, we seek a team worker with high standard of work ethics.

Salary : Rs.37,000/- + HRA (with NET / GATE qualified) Or Rs.30,000/- + HRA (without NET / GATE qualified)

General Instructions
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection.
6. Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/ Recruitment process will be subject to courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.
7. Please visit the website regularly since all subsequent Corrigendum/Addendum/Updates will be uploaded to the website only.
8. 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.

Last date for receipt of Online application : October 30, 2025