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Looking for promising project associate jobs in government research? ILS Recruitment 2026 invites applications for bioinformatics jobs under a DBT-funded project focused on tribal health and regional well-being. This role offers long-term project stability, competitive fellowship, and strong computational research exposure.
About the Institute:
The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, is an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. ILS is renowned for interdisciplinary research in life sciences, bioinformatics, and translational health research.
Recruitment Notice No.: 01/2026
Available Positions:
- Project Associate – 01 Post
Project Associate
- Project titled: “Advanced bioinformatics centre for research in tribal health and regional well-being”
- Number of posts: 1
- Upper age limit: 28 years
- Remuneration: 37000 + 16% HRA per month
- Project duration: Approx. 3 years or the completion of the project as per GoI orders and based on annual performance appraisal.
Educational qualification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in science, with at least 60% marks or equivalent.
- The candidates must have qualified at least one of the national-level competitive exams, such as NET/GATE/GPAT, etc.
Desirable qualifications:
- Bioinformatics research experience (machine learning/molecular modeling/NGS data analysis/database development) will be a plus. The candidate should have programming/scripting knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support bioinformatics research related to tribal health and regional well-being
- Perform data analysis using bioinformatics and computational tools
- Assist in NGS data analysis, database development, and molecular modeling
- Contribute to research reports and technical documentation
- Support interdisciplinary research activities under the project
Skills Required:
- Bioinformatics and computational biology skills
- Programming/scripting knowledge
- Experience with data analysis and modeling tools
- Scientific documentation and reporting skills
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: 15 January 2026
- Shortlisted Candidates Display: 19 January 2026
- Tentative Interview Date: To be notified on ILS website (Hybrid mode)
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official ILS recruitment portal
- Fill in the online application form
- Submit the application before 15 January 2026
- Check the ILS website for shortlisted candidates and interview updates
- For other queries: [email protected]
General Terms and Conditions:
- All positions are temporary and coterminous with the project
- No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.
- Selection will be through screening followed by interview
- The director’s decision will be final
- DST norms will be followed
- Communication will be through email only
These Project Associate jobs under ILS Recruitment offer an excellent pathway for candidates seeking impactful bioinformatics jobs in government research. The role provides long-term project engagement, competitive remuneration, and exposure to nationally relevant health research.
LINK HERE TO ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
