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Applications are invited for ONE post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India sponsored research project entitled, ​‘Exploring molecular mechanism of glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchored proteins belonging to 6‑cys family in asexual erythrocytic development of malaria parasite.”

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree or equivalent in Biotechnology/​Life Sciences or any other related area. Refer to DBT guidelines for complete qualifications.

Deadline: 10 January 2026

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The Centre for Artificial Learning and Intelligence for Biological Research and Education (CALIBRE) is an exciting new scientific venture of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), supported by Mr. Vishal Gupta, founder of Reed India Consulting LLP, and Major Deepshikha Gupta. CALIBRE will be an interdisciplinary centre dedicated to advancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in biological research, education and innovation.

The CALIBRE invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Executive Manager on a fixed term basis. The position is based at NCBS and is available immediately for a period of up to five years. Appointments will be for one year and renewable annually subject to the outcome of a performance assessment. Remuneration will be based on qualifications and accomplishments, subject to institutional guidelines.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: MSc/​MTech or Ph.D in any of the sciences or engineering disciplines.

Deadline: 10 January 2026

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Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute of the Department ofBiotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India invites applications from eligibleIndian Nationals for the following positions under the project titled ​“Advanced bioinformatics centre for research in tribal health and regional well being”

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Master degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering or Technology with at least 60% marks or equivalent.

Deadline: 15 January 2026

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The Research Associate (RA) will take a lead on a Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Government of Gujarat funded project and do the project related work only. The major duties will involve conducting experiments, analyse data, write and publish manuscripts, write and apply for research grants and mentor PhD and undergraduate students.

Responsibilities: Maintenance of various genetic lines, measuring various life-history and stress traits, isolation of genetic material, functional characterization of genes, and editing genes. The candidate should be extremely good in molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD in Life Sciences with strong foundations in Ecology, Evolution, and Physiology. Fresh PhDs will be preferred.

Deadline: 20 January 2026

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Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow-Spinal Muscular Atrophy at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

Generate a zebrafish genetic model for spinal muscular atrophy by CRISPR gene editing, perform genetic, molecular and behavioural characterization of the mutants.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: MSc degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology is required.

Open Deadline

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Cancer-related Advanced Research and Education is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral fellow to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and internationally collaborative team developing next-generation immunotherapies for various solid tumors as well as leukemias.

This position is part of a globally coordinated project involving the labs of Dr. Ashish Goyal (TCG CREST, India), Dr. Angelika Riemer (DKFZ, Germany), Dr. Chandan Guha (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA), and Dr. Vivek Mittal (Weill Cornell Medical, USA). The project focuses on leveraging endogenous retrovirus (ERV)- derived antigens and cutting-edge mRNA vaccine technologies to boost the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in resistant tumors. For more information please visit https://​www​.tcgcrest​.org/​peopl…

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or related fields.

Deadline: 28 February 2026

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Applications are open for a Research Position in Computational Modeling or MD simulation of Proteins at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad.

Position Title and Description: Postdoctoral or Project Research Scientist in an interdisciplinary collaborative ICMR funded project led by Prof. Monika Vig and a team of scientists. The project involves investigating interactions between ion channels and SNARE family proteins. The ideal candidate will have experience in the computational modelling of proteins, molecular dynamics simulations and chemical library screening in the context of ion channels.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in MD simulations of proteins or computational protein chemistry.

Open Deadline

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Exsegen Genomics is seeking a Ph.D.-level bioinformatician with 5 – 10 years of postdoctoral or industry experience in computational genomics and data analysis. The ideal candidate combines leadership and scientific depth with a strong hands-on programming ability and the drive to build solutions from the ground up in a startup environment.

You will lead bioinformatics development for our NGS-based diagnostic and translational genomics programs, collaborating closely with clinicians, molecular biologists, and data scientists.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or related field.

Deadline: 31 January 2026

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Exsegen Genomics (www​.exsegen​.com) is looking to hire graduates with hands-on experience in bioinformatics. The candidate will work on a multi-disciplinary project and will be working with a team of scientists, clinicians, and mathematicians/​computer science professionals.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph.D.

Open Deadline

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DBT/​Wellcome Trust India Alliance, Hyderabad, invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, mid-senior career individuals for the position of Grants Manager. The role requires full-time engagement and is ideal for those actively progressing in their professional careers.

The Grants Manager leads and manages the Fellowships and Grants team and is responsible for the full portfolio of applications and awards. The role oversees the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all work carried out by the grants management team, ensuring adherence to established procedures and organisational standards. The Grants Manager develops and delivers training to build team competencies, acts as Secretary to the Selection Committees, and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth conduct of award competitions. The position is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the Fellowship or Grants programme, overseeing monitoring and impact assessment processes, and organising feedback from Fellows, reviewers, and committee members as required.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD in Life Sciences or a related discipline.

Deadline: 10 January 2026

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DBT/​Wellcome Trust India Alliance, Hyderabad, invites applications from suitably qualified, early to mid-career individuals for the position of Communications & Engagement Officer. The role requires full-time engagement and is ideal for those actively progressing in their professional careers.

The Communications and Engagement Officer will lead and execute communication and stakeholder-engagement activities to enhance the visibility, reach, and impact of the India Alliance’s programmes. Working independently with minimal supervision, the officer will manage key external and internal communication channels, support strategic outreach initiatives, and ensure consistent, high-quality messaging aligned with organizational goals.

A combination of attention to detail, consistency, time management, the ability to handle large workloads, manage multiple projects and delivery under strict and short deadlines are important requirements for this role. Individuals must be able to work collaboratively within teams and across verticals.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Masters/​Post Graduate diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication/​Science Communication OR Masters in Life Science/​Biological Sciences/​similar areas.

Deadline: 10 January 2026

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DBT/​Wellcome Trust India Alliance, Hyderabad, invites applications from suitably qualified, early-mid career individuals for the position of Senior Grants Advisor. The role requires full-time engagement and is ideal for those actively progressing in their professional careers.

The Senior Grants Advisor plays a central role in coordinating and managing the full range of pre-award processes and selected post-award activities across India Alliance’s funding programmes. The role involves overseeing the lifecycle of grant applications, ensuring adherence to policies and timelines, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency, and supporting decision-making processes. The Senior Grants Advisor works closely with colleagues within and across teams, contributes to process improvement, and may provide oversight or guidance to junior advisors. The role includes coordinating grant competitions, supporting both pre- and post-award processes, monitoring grant budgets, and ensuring that review activities and other time-sensitive, high-volume tasks are completed efficiently and to a consistent standard.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD in Life Science or a related discipline.

Deadline: 10 January 2026

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DBT/​Wellcome Trust India Alliance, Hyderabad, invites applications from suitably qualified, early career individuals for the position of Grants Advisor. The role requires full-time engagement and is ideal for those actively progressing in their professional careers.

The Grants Advisor is an entry-level role within the grants and fellowships team, responsible for supporting the pre-award stages of India Alliance’s funding programmes. The role focuses on application intake, eligibility checks, coordination of scientific reviews, preparation of documentation for committees, and ensuring smooth, timely, and accurate execution of all pre-award workflows. The position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key responsibilities include, pre-award process coordination, review management support ie assist with organising and scheduling scientific reviews, including assigning reviewers, tracking responses, and managing communications; data and information management related to the scientific literature, application records etc; workflow and process support and professional communication and coordination with applicants, reviewers and internal team members. Confidentiality, transparency and organizational standards must be upheld throughout all interactions.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD with a minimum of one year of grant management experience OR, PhD plus two years of postdoctoral experience with one publication in an international peer reviewed journal Prior experience in using databases for scientific literature.

Deadline: 10 January 2026

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Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the post of Project Technical Assistant 3 for a time-bound research project with Prof. V. Balasubramanian in the Department of Surgical Oncology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai (https://srmcri.sriramachandra.…). The project, titled ​“Integrative Evaluation of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Circulating Tumor Cells in Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy,” is a prospective, single-center cohort study. This study is supported by a grant from DHR for five years. The successful candidate will be working in the Cancer Biology Laboratory (Prof. TS Ganesan, Dept of Medical Oncology; https://​sri​ra​machan​dra​.edu/foc… s‑ganesan/​). The person will be involved in patient recruitment, sample collection, processing, and analysis using various molecular biology techniques. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated researcher to contribute to a significant clinical study in an area of high unmet need in the Indian context.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Life Sciences candidates with prior technical experience in molecular biology will be essential.

Deadline: 24 January 2026

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