NIAB looking for Project Scientist, SRF, Technical Assistant

NIAB is an autonomous and premier institute of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The Institute aims to develop and harness novel and emerging biotechnological tools and applications, and take up research in cutting-edge areas for improving animal health and productivity as well as contribute to human health and welfare.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling the following positions at the BRIC- National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, against the DBT-BBSRC funded India-UK FADH project entitled “Unraveling the Mechanisms of Differential Virulence and Drug Resistance in Bovine TB: A Comparative Study of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M. bovis and M. orygis Genomic Differences and Host-Pathogen Signaling Interactions” PI - Dr. Bappaditya Dey.

Senior Research Fellow : 1 position
Essential Qualification : Essential qualifications : MVSc. / M.Tech. / MSc. Degree in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Immunology with 2 years’ experience in R&D in the related area.
Desirable qualification : Experience in cell culture, ELISA, Molecular biology, PCR, qPCR techniques. NET/GATE qualified will be preferred.
Fellowship amount : Rs.42000 + HRA (As applicable)
Age : 35 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions)
Tenure : One year, likely to extended based on performance and co-terminus with the duration of the project (until July, 2028)

Technical Assistant : 1 position
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. in any field of Biological Sciences or Biotechnology / 3 years of diploma in Engineering & Technology. Fellowship amount : Rs. 20000 + HRA (As applicable)
Experience : A candidate with experience in biological laboratory work, microbiology, cell culture, immunological techniques, and animal handling is desirable. Age: 50 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions)
Tenure : One year, likely to extended based on performance and co-terminus with the duration of the project (until July, 2028)

Project Scientist - II : 1 position
Essential Qualification : Doctoral Degree in Biological Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering and Technology and three years of experience in research and development in academia or industry, or Science and Technology Organization and Scientific activities and Services.
Fellowship amount : Rs.67000 + HRA (As applicable)
Age : 40 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government instructions)
Tenure : One year, likely to extended based on performance and co-terminus with the duration of the project (until July, 2028)

Applications are to be filled ONLINE. Online link for submission of application is available from 30-08-2025 and the last date is 21-09-2025 by 5 PM.

Candidates must fill online application form at niab.res.in. Candidates are advised to fill the online application form in sufficient time before the last date to avoid last minute technical issues. No need to send hard copy. Interim enquiries will not be entertained. Suitable candidates will be screened, intimated through email and interviewed by duly constituted selection committee through online mode. Original documents in support of date of birth, educational qualifications and experience certificates are required to be submitted at time of joining.