Research Associate Job at ILS, Bhubaneswar | Walk-in Interview
The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institution under the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, is conducting a walk-in interview for the position of Research Associate-I. This high-level research associate job is part of a prestigious DBT-funded project focused on the technological innovation of functional foods derived from the Indian Himalayas. Qualified PhD holders in the Life Sciences job sector are invited to the ILS campus to participate in this ILS recruitment drive.
About the Institute
The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, is a premier autonomous research organization under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. Established to conduct high-quality multidisciplinary research, ILS focuses on three major areas: Infectious Disease Biology, Gene Function and Regulation, and Translation Research and Technology Development.
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Project & Position Details
The current project under the Himalayan Bioresource Mission aims to characterize ethnic fermented foods using advanced “omics” technologies to develop value-added functional foods.
- Project Title: Technological innovations for development of functional foods from ethnic fermented foods of the Indian Himalayas.
- Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India.
- Location: Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Position: Research Associate-I (01 Position)
- Fellowship: Rs. 47,000/- + 16% HRA per month.
- Upper Age Limit: 40 years for male candidates; 45 years for female candidates (as of the application date).
- Tenure: Appointment will be valid until the end of the project.
Eligibility & Qualifications
To qualify for this research associate job, candidates must meet the following academic and technical standards:
- Essential Education: Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or allied subjects.
- Thesis Status: Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting viva voce may apply; however, they will receive an SRF fellowship until the thesis is defended.
- Core Competencies: Working knowledge of characterizing fermented foods using metagenomics and metabolomics studies.
- Publication Record: Mandatory First-author publication(s) specifically in the field of fermented food and/or probiotics.
- Desirable Experience: 1–2 years of post-PhD research experience.
Walk-in Interview Details
Eligible Indian Nationals must attend the interview in person.
- Date: December 24, 2025 (Tuesday).
- Time: 10:00 AM onwards.
- Venue: Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar.
- Required Documents:
- Downloaded and filled application form from www.ils.res.in.
- Attested copies of mark sheets and certificates.
- Proof of age and experience certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
This ILS recruitment opportunity is a prestigious gateway for post-doctoral scientists to contribute to the Himalayan Bioresource Mission. By working on this research associate job, you will utilize advanced metagenomics and metabolomics to revolutionize functional food development. If you are a high-performing professional in the Life Sciences job sector with a focus on probiotics or fermented foods, ensure you report to the ILS campus for the walk-in selection process.
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