Project Vacancies at CSIR-CCMB – Life Sciences Candidates Apply Now
Notification Number: 1025/A
Looking for exciting opportunities in life sciences and wildlife research? The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad, has released new Project Vacancies at CSIR-CCMB for 2025. The openings include Project Assistant-II roles in Wildlife Science, Zoology, and Botany, as well as a Principal Project Associate position in Genomics and Bioinformatics. These posts provide hands-on experience in cutting-edge conservation biology and high-throughput omics research.
About The Institute
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) is located at Uppal Road, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, in Telangana. The center is dedicated to cutting-edge research in the fields of cellular and molecular biology, playing a vital role in scientific advancements.
Job Details
1. Project Assistant – II
- Total Positions: 02
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years
- Monthly Emoluments: ₹20,000 + HRA
- Educational Qualification: B.Sc. in Life Sciences, Wildlife Science, Agriculture, or Biotechnology.
- Desirable Experience:
- Field data collection in South or Central India
- Skills in line transect, animal population estimation, questionnaire surveys, and ground truthing
- Use of GPS, databases, and prior forest research experience
CSIR-CCMB Projects & Duration:
- Project Code: GDA000023 (P90807)
- Project Title: Wild buffalo population conservation genetics using single-nucleotide genotyping – till July 7, 2027
- Discerning the Eastern Ghats for improving conservation outcomes – till March 31, 2027
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Karthikeyan Vasudevan
2. Principal Project Associate (Genomics / Bioinformatics / Systems Biology)
- Total Positions: 01
- Upper Age Limit: 40 years
- Monthly Emoluments: ₹49,000 + HRA
- Educational Qualification: PhD in Medical Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or Biomedical Engineering + 3 years’ experience.
- Desirable Experience:
- Expertise in NGS data analysis (genome, methylome, transcriptome)
- Proficiency in Linux, Bash, and command-line tools
- Ability to develop/customize analysis pipelines
- Experience in population-level omics data and phenotype association
CSIR-CCMB Project & Duration:
- Project Code: GAP000665
- Project Title: Diverse Epigenetic Epidemiology Partnership (DEEP) study – till July 31, 2028
- Principal Investigator: Dr. G. R. Chandak
General Terms & Conditions
- Apply online via www.ccmb.res.in
- Last date: 7th October 2025
- Age relaxation as per CSIR/Government rules
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email of the interview/test
- Engagement is contractual and project-based; it does not ensure permanent employment
Why Apply for Project Vacancies at CSIR-CCMB?
These positions are ideal for candidates aspiring to work in wildlife biology jobs in India, genomics and bioinformatics vacancies, and CSIR CCMB jobs 2025. CCMB Hyderabad is one of India’s leading CSIR institutes, offering a strong research environment in both field-based conservation science and advanced molecular biology projects.
