Life Science Project Associate Vacancy – Walk-In Interview at ILS!
Advt. no. 24/2025
Explore an exciting research opportunity at the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, a premier autonomous institute under BRIC-DBT, Govt. of India. ILS is conducting a walk-in interview for the position of Project Associate-II in an ANRF-funded project focused on genome-wide association mapping in little millet. Ideal for candidates with a background in Life Sciences or Biotechnology, especially those skilled in NGS data analysis and bioinformatics.
- Job Vacancy: Project Associate-II
- Location: Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Walk-In Interview Date: 28th July 2025
About The Institute
Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar is an autonomous institute of the Biotechnology Research Innovation Council (BRIC), under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. ILS is dedicated to research and innovation in life sciences, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and technology.
About The Project
- Project Title: “Genome-wide association mapping of important agronomic traits in the climate-resilient crop little millet (Panicum sumatrense), using a haplotype-resolved genome assembly of the crop plant.”
- Project Investigator: Dr. Seema Pradhan
- Duration of the Project: 2 years
- Project Funded by: ANRF (DST)
Life Science Project Associate Vacancy – Position Details:
- Position: Project Associate II
- Project Investigator: Dr. Seema Pradhan
- Remuneration:
- ₹42,000/- + HRA (with valid NET/GATE or other national eligibility test qualification)
- ₹33,000/- + HRA (for non-qualified candidates)
- Age Limit: 28 years
- Eligibility:
- Master’s Degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of R&D experience in academic or industrial settings
- Preferred Skills:
- Bioinformatics expertise
- NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) data analysis
- Preferred Experience: Candidates with experience in Bioinformatics, especially NGS data analysis.
Life Science Project Associate Vacancy – Interview Details:
- Date & Time: 28th July 2025, 10.30 am onwards
- Walk-in Interview Venue: Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar
- Reporting: Candidates should report for the interview on or before 10 AM. Entry closes after 10.15 AM.
- Documents Required: Candidates must bring the original relevant certificates for verification.
Note: All communications will be through e-mail. No separate call letter will be issued to the candidates.
Application Process
- Mode of Application: Walk-in Interview
- Application Form: Download it from the website
- Required Documents:
- Filled application form
- Original certificates (educational qualification, age proof, experience, etc.)
- Government-issued photo ID
- Interview Venue: Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
