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Looking to build a career in Research Jobs that combine innovation, real-world impact, and scientific excellence? IBAB Bengaluru opens doors to premium Life Science Jobs through funded interdisciplinary research projects, offering hands-on exposure, competitive stipends, and mentorship by leading scientists.
About the Institute:
The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bengaluru, is a premier autonomous research institute supported by the Government of Karnataka, dedicated to advanced research and training in bioinformatics, biotechnology, and life sciences.
Recruitment Notice No.: IBAB/IRP/2026/126
Available Positions:
- Project Assistant (PA) – 3 Vacancies
- Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) – 1 Vacancy
Job Details:
Project code: IRP-2025-2
- Project title: Harnessing RNA-targeting CRISPR-Cas13 systems to inhibit flavivirus infection in Aedes mosquitoes
- Project Investigators: Prof. Sanjay Ghosh, Prof. Shyam Sundar Rajagopalan (Co-PI)
- Duration (months): 12
- Post: PA, 1
Description: For this Research Jobs the selected candidate will analyze the DENV genome, establish CRISPR–Cas13–based assays in Aedes cell lines, and perform virus challenge assays.
Essential qualifications:
- 4-year Bachelor’s or 2-year Master’s degree in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biological Sciences or related subjects with at least 60% of marks or 6.50 CGPA from a UGC recognized university/institution.
- Experience in Molecular Biology and cell biology techniques.
Desired skills:
- Knowledge of basic programming skills and bioinformatics tools.
- Research experience in the relevant field.
- Experience working in a cell culture facility.
- Ability to maintain accurate lab records and data analyses, team player and willingness to learn
Project code: IRP-2025-12
- Project title: COMPASS-Core: Integrating Repeats, TF Motif Variants, and DNA Structure for Promoter Function Mapping
- Project Investigators: Prof. Kshitish K Acharya (PI), Prof. S. Thiyagarajan (co-PI)
- Duration (months): 12
- Post: PDF, 1 or PA, 2
Description: For this Research Jobs candidate will be creating scripts, web interfaces, and visualization features as part of software being developed. In addition, the candidate will perform sequence- and structure-based analysis of DNA or protein-DNA interactions.
Essential qualifications:
- PDF: PhD with thesis submitted or awarded in 2023 or later, with extensive computational and programming work.
- PA: B.Tech or B.E. or Master’s degree (MSc OR equivalent) in Bioinformatics with at least 60% of marks or 6.50 CGPA from a recognized university, and a minimum of 6 months of certified programming work (project or internship work or other) experience.
- Candidates with similar bachelor’s and master’s degree qualifications in other life sciences subjects will be eligible if,
- Bioinformatics was the major subject for at least one year of their studies, and
- They have a minimum of one year of certified programming work experience.
- Proficiency in Python.
Desired skills: Experience and knowledge in computational structural biology and genomics.
Emoluments:
- Consolidated Rs 30,000/- p.m. for Project Assistant, Rs 60,000/- p.m. for Postdoctoral Fellow. The selected candidate may be provided accommodation in IBAB hostel based on availability.
Important Dates:
- Application Link Active: 17 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official application link
- Fill in personal and academic details
- Upload resume and supporting documents
- Submit application before the deadline
General Terms and Conditions:
- Positions are contractual and project-based
- Shortlisting will be based on merit and experience
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- IBAB reserves the right to set higher shortlisting criteria
These IBAB Research Jobs provide an excellent platform for motivated candidates to grow in Life Science Jobs, work on high-impact research projects, and gain exposure to advanced biotechnology and bioinformatics research environments.
LINK TO THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
