Life Sciences Position at NABI – Apply Now!
Walk-in/Online Interview for the Position of Research Associate-II (01), Project
Associate-I(03), Research Associate-I(04), Senior Research Fellow(01), Field
Assistant (01) and Junior Research Fellow (01)
Looking to advance your career in biotechnology, bioinformatics, or agricultural sciences?
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, invites applications for multiple project-based research positions. These include Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow, Project Associate, and Field Assistant roles across groundbreaking DBT-funded and in-house research projects in genomics, microbiology, metagenomics, and agricultural biotechnology. Don’t miss the opportunity to work with leading scientists on cutting-edge innovations that impact food security and sustainable agriculture.
- Walk-In Interview Date: 04 July 2025
- Location: NABI, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab – 140306
About The Institute
NABI is India’s first Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India. Located in Mohali, Punjab, NABI is dedicated to translating agri-food innovations for societal benefit. The institute conducts advanced research in functional food development, crop biotechnology, genomic analysis, metagenomics, and bioinformatics, fostering sustainable agricultural and nutritional solutions.
Life Sciences Position at NABI – Available Positions & Project Details
- Research Associate-II (1 Position)
- Project Title: “Developing abiotic stress-tolerant high-yielding ‘STuRDY’ rice in mega-variety Swarna through genome editing. (GAP-92)”
- PI: Prof. Ashwani Pareek, Executive Director
- Eligibility: Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Biotech with ≥2 first-author SCI publications
- Desirable: Plant molecular biology, genome editing
- Emoluments: ₹61,000 + HRA
- Age Limit: 40 years
- Contact: Dr. Charanpreet Kaur | [email protected] | +91-172-522-1248
2. Project Associate-I (1 Position)
- Project Title: “Developing abiotic stress tolerant high-yielding ‘STuRDY’ rice in mega-variety Swarna through genome editing. (GAP-92)”
- PI: Prof. Ashwani Pareek, Executive Director
- Eligibility: Master’s Degree in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Agriculture/ Plant Molecular Biology or allied sciences
- Desirable: Plant molecular biology, Plant tissue culture, transformation
- Emoluments: ₹31,000 + HRA
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Contact: Dr. Charanpreet Kaur | [email protected] | +91 172 522 1248.
3. Research Associate-I (1 Position)
- Project Title: “Genetic dissection of rancidity and goitrogenic c-glycosyl flavone biosynthesis genes to enhance the shelf-life and nutritional quality of pearl millet flour. (GAP-94)”
- PI: Dr. Rupam Kumar Bhunia, Scientist-E
- Eligibility: Ph.D. in Life Sciences/ Biotech/ Botany/ Biochem + ≥3 SCI publications
- Desirable: Molecular biology, Genome editing, millet tissue culture, GC/GC-MS
- Emoluments: ₹58,000 + HRA
- Age Limit: 40 years
- Contact: Dr. Rupam Bhunia | [email protected] | +91-172-522-1126
4. Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (1 Position)
- Project Title: “Genetic dissection of rancidity and goitrogenic c-glycosyl flavone biosynthesis genes to enhance the shelf-life and nutritional quality of pearl millet flour. (GAP-94)”
- PI: Dr. Rupam Kumar Bhunia, Scientist-E
- Eligibility: PG in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry. with CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/GPAT + 2 years’ experience
- Desirable: HPLC, LC-MS, GWAS, RNA-seq, millet tissue culture
- Emoluments: ₹42,000 + HRA
- Age Limit: 32 years
- Contact: Dr. Rupam Bhunia | [email protected] | +91-172-522-1126
5. Junior Research Fellow (1 Position)
- Project Title: “Exploring wild rice phyllosphere and seed microbiome for sustainable agriculture (Own Fellowship)”
- PI: Dr. Charanpreet Kaur, Scientist-D
- Eligibility: M.Sc./M.Tech in Life Sciences + National fellowship eligibility
- Desirable: Experience in microbiology, NGS, and metagenomics
- Emoluments: As per the candidate’s funding (CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR, etc.)
- Age Limit: 28 years
- Contect: Dr. Charanpreet Kaur | [email protected] | 0172-5221248
6. Project Associate-I (1 Position)
- Project Title: “Microbial Solutions for Punjab’s Fertilizer Crisis: Enhancing Soil Ecology and Crop Yields. (GAP-93)”
- PI: Dr. Charanpreet Kaur
- Co-PIs: Dr. Shrikant S Mantri, Scientist-F, Dr. Nimaichand Salam, Scientist-D
- Eligibility: Master’s in Microbiology/ Botany/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Agriculture/ Plant
Molecular Biology or allied sciences - Desirable: Microbial isolation, plant physiology, NGS data analysis
- Role: Wet lab microbial studies and plant experiments
- Emoluments: ₹31,000/- + HRA
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Contect: Dr. Charanpreet Kaur | [email protected] | 0172-5221248
7. Research Associate-I (1 Position)
- Project Title: Microbial Solutions for Punjab’s Fertilizer Crisis: Enhancing Soil Ecology and Crop Yields. (GAP-93)”
- PI: Dr. Charanpreet Kaur | Co-PI: Dr. S.S. Mantri
- Co-PIs: Dr. Shrikant S Mantri, Scientist-F, Dr. Nimaichand Salam, Scientist-D
- Eligibility: PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/ Genomics, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences or M.Sc./M.Tech with 3 years’ experience + 1 SCI paper
- Expertise Required: MAG binning, metagenomic analysis, HPC, AI/ML-based bioinformatics
- Emoluments: ₹58,000/- + HRA (DBT Norms)
- Age Limit: 40 years
- Contect: Dr. Charanpreet Kaur | [email protected] | 0172-5221248
8. Project Associate-I (1 Position)
- Project Title: “Process optimization and up-scale production of lignocellulosic extremozymes from Himalayan microbes for biomass alorization/depolymerization(GAP-59)”
- PI: Dr. Amit Kumar Rai, Scientist-D
- Eligibility: Master’s in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology + GATE/NET or equivalent
- Desirable: Microbial fermentation, enzyme purification, HPLC
- Emoluments:
- ₹31,000/- + HRA (NET/GATE qualified)
- ₹25,000/- + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)
- Tenure: 3 months
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Contact: Dr. Amit Kumar Rai | [email protected] | 0172-5221266
Life Sciences Position at NABI – Application & Interview Guidelines
- Walk-in Date: 04 July 2025
- Reporting Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Venue: National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab – 140306
- Application Form: Download and fill out from www.nabi.res.in
- Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will be rejected
- One form can be used for multiple posts (mention preference clearly)
Note: Permission for online interview may be sought from the PI at least one week prior
A valid reason must be given for the interview date.
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