Life Science Recruitment for ICMR Extramural projects at NIMS

Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences is a public hospital located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India and is named after its founder – the 7th Nizam of the erstwhile Hyderabad State– and was inaugurated by Princess Durrushehvar. It is an State university established by Andhra Pradesh State Legislature.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates in the prescribed format (to be copied on a plain paper) for the temporary post mentioned below for ICMR Extramural Grant entitled “"Precision Radiation in Rectal Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Genomic Profile-Guided versus Standard Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer”.

Research Scientist-II (One post)
Tenure of post : 1 year*
Salary per Month (Rs) : Rs. 67,000 + 30% HRA (Scientist C)
Essential Qualifications
i. M.Sc. (First Class) with a Ph.D. degree in relevant Life Science subjects such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related disciplines from a recognized university.
ii. Minimum one year of post-doctoral research experience in the relevant field.
Desirable experience :
i. Demonstrable experience in molecular biology techniques, including : PCR and qPCR, Next-Generation Sequencing (Transcriptome, Sanger, and Whole Exome Sequencing), Western blot analysis, ELISA, Flow cytometry,
ii. Publications in indexed peer-reviewed journals.
iii. Knowledge of biostatistics and bioinformatics tools for NEGs data processing. Candidate must be familiar with linux, python, R programming language.
iv. Experience in scientific writing, including manuscript preparation, drafting research proposals, and project report writing.

Project Technical Support-II (One post)
Tenure of post : 1 Year*
Salary per Month (Rs) : Rs. 20,000/-+ 30% HRA *
Essential Qualifications
i. BSc in life science or BSc MLT with two year experience in a clinical laboratory..
Desirable experience :
i. Hands-on experience in laboratory and project-related technical activities, including sample collection, processing, labelling, storage and documentation;
ii. Basic laboratory/diagnostic procedures; handling and maintenance of laboratory equipment, instruments, reagents and consumables.
iii. Adherence to SOPs, biosafety and quality-control procedures; maintenance of laboratory records and project documentation;
iv. Data entry and management using MS Office/Excel; and assisting in research projects, clinical studies, and other laboratory-based activities.
v. Experience in a hospital, medical college, research institute, diagnostic laboratory or public-health project will be an added advantage.

Project Technical Support-III (One post)
Tenure of post : 1 Year*
Salary per Month (Rs) : Rs. 28,000/- + 30% HRA
Essential Qualifications
i. Three Years Graduate degree in Life Sciences + three years post qualification experience OR Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences..
Desirable experience :
i. Experience in research/project-based technical activities mainly in the field clinical trial.
ii. Experience in performing basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction and processing for NGS sequencing and analysis. Knowledge of basic bioinformatics is a plus.
iii. Preparation of technical/project reports, and maintenance of study-related records and documentation.
iv. Experience in clinical research, laboratory-based research, public-health projects, or other multidisciplinary research projects will be preferred.
v. Proficiency in large clinical data and management, along with the ability to independently perform assigned technical activities and coordinate with research and field teams, will be an added advantage.

General Terms and Conditions
1. Applicants should note that the appointments to be made purely temporary and there is no right for claiming for any regular appointment in NIMS.
2. Tenure of the post will be initially for one year and extendable based on the requirement.
3. No T.A/D.A will be paid for attending the interview or for joining the post.
4. The application should be submitted in the enclosed format (by copy on a plain paper) and must be accompanied by attested copies of certificates in support of all information furnished in the application.
5. Last date of receipt of filled-in applications On or before 27/10/2026 by 4 pm
6. Date, Time and Place of Interview: Will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates L'
7. Address to which the applications should be sent. Dean, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Panjagutta, Hyderabad 5000082. Email : dean@nims.edu.in