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”

Project duration: Approx. 3 years or the completion of the project as per GoI orders and based on annual performance appraisal

Rs. 37000 +16% HRA per month

Master degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering or Technology with at least 60% marks or equivalent. The candidates must have qualified at least one of the national level competitive exams such as NET/GATE/GPAT etc.

Desirable: Bioinformatics research experience (machine learning/​molecular modeling/​NGS data analysis/​database development) will be a plus. The candidate should have programming/​scripting knowledge

Interested/​eligible candidates may apply ONLINE through the link provided at theinstitute website (www​.ils​.res​.in )

Last date for receiving application: 15^th January, 2026

Date of display of shortlisted candidates: 19^th January, 2026

Tentative Date of interview (Hybrid mode): To be displayed on the Institute website.

Selection will be carried out through application screening, followed by an interview.

N.B.: The list of shortlisted candidates’ names and the date of the interview will be published on the ILSwebsite.

All the positions are purely temporary and coterminous with the project. No TA/DA will be paid for attendingthe interview. The decision of the Director regarding the selection of candidates will be final and no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

*In case of candidates not matching the requirements satisfactorily, the Director reserves right to offer a lower salary.

*DST norms will be followed in all the procedures.

Note: All communication will be through e‑mail (Technical support: app@​ils.​res.​in other queries: academics@​ils.​res.​in). No separate call letter will be issued to the candidates.

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