Bioinformatics & Genomics Jobs | MSc Biotech Graduates Apply at IBAB
The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bengaluru, invites applications for the positions of Project Associate I and Scientific Administrative Assistant under a DBT-funded research initiative. This project focuses on developing cutting-edge tools and algorithms in bioinformatics, genomics, and big data for healthcare and biological research. An excellent opportunity for aspiring researchers in biotechnology, computational biology, and genomics.
INSTITUTE OF BIOINFORMATICS AND APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY (IBAB) BENGALURU
Advertisement No.: IBAB/2025/119
Date: 10-07-2025
Applications are invited for the position of (a) Project Associate I and (b) Scientific Administrative Assistant for the ‘Centre for Disease Genomics, Bioinformatics and Big Data in Life Sciences and Health Care established at IBAB with the support of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The appointment shall be on contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
Title of the Project: Development of tools and algorithms – Centre for Disease Genomics, Bioinformatics and Big Data Analysis in Biology and Health Care
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) through the Bioinformatics Centre Grant (BIC)
Name of the Project Investigator: Prof. Vijayalakshmi M
Duration of the Project:
Till 18.12.2027Post I
Position: Project Associate-I (02 Position)
Consolidated fellowship / Pay-slab per month: Rs. 25,000+24% HRA
Qualifications
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Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech./B.Tech. or equivalent) in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science/ Molecular Biology/ Genetics or related subjects with at least 60% of marks or 6.50 CGPA from a recognized university. Candidates who have qualified any national level examination such as CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship, DBT-BET and GATE will be preferred.
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Candidates should possess strong programming skills
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Students awaiting results of the qualifying examination can apply if they can provide a provisional passing certificate
ELIGIBILITY
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Ability to code in Python and conversant in understanding scripts in other languages
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Experience in analysing Next Generation Sequencing Data and the capability to understand Machine/Deep Learning algorithms
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Ability to maintain accurate lab records and data, good organisational and prioritisation skills, team spirit and the willingness to absorb new techniques
Post II
Name of the Post & No. of Posts: Scientific Administrative Assistant (01 Position)
Pay: Rs. 22,320 per month
Qualifications: Same as above
Scope of the Project – The successful candidate will be involved in building bioinformatics resources and tools for genomic data analysis, structural bioinformatics and will be involved in the analysis of Next Generation Sequencing Data and application of machine and deep learning algorithms for prediction of early biomarkers in diseases.
Candidates interested in this position shall fill in the google form – CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
IBAB reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing eligible candidates from the set of applications received based on their qualification and experience relevant to the work. The names of the short listed candidates will be announced on the Institute website (https://www.ibab.ac.in) along with the details of the interview dates. Only short-listed candidates will be informed about the interview. Candidates selected for the positions mentioned above should be willing to join the Institute by 10th August 2025.
The last date for submitting the completed applications by google form is 24 July 2025 by 5.00 p.m.
LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
Keywords: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genomics, Job Posting, Data Analysis, Next Generation Sequencing
