National Institute of Immunology looking for Life Sciences candidates

The National Institute of Immunology is committed to advanced research addressing the basic mechanisms involved in body's defence to identify modalities for manipulation of the immune system to provide protection against diseases and understand mechanisms that can be used to target disease processes for intervention.

Post : Project Coordinator-II (One position only

Applications are invited for the position of Project Coordinator-II for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below

Name of the project and duration of the project : "Regulation of Plasmodium Cell Cycle and Cell Division by Protein Phosphorylation" funded by DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Tenable till- 31.12.2027
Name of the Project Investigator and Email ID : Dr. Pushkar Sharma SS-VII pushkar@nii.ac.in

Educational qualifications : • B.Tech (any field including biotechnology) or Master’s Degree in Life Sciences or Biological Science, Physical Sciences, Biotechnology, Computer Sciences, Data Science. or Information Technology from any recognized University / Institute.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable qualifications :
• Understanding of research funding mechanisms.
• Experience in data management.
• OR Administrative experience within the context of a research funding organisation or a university.
• OR Experience in Research Management or Funding Agencies.
• Experience in managing research laboratory.

Job description :
• Maintain up-to-date data on reagents and instruments in the lab.
• Coordinate between lab and NII administration, stores and accounts.
• Manage details of research grants and liaise with funding agencies.
• Managing the functioning of the lab.
• Candidates having relevant experience in the above areas will be preferred.
Emoluments : The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications & experience
Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed)

General Terms and 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.
7. The Interviews will be held in offline/online mode.

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 CV, 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. 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 Women & SC/ST/PH Candidates are exempted from payment of fees, (subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS : 16th September, 2025