Multiple Govt Research Jobs at BRIC-NCCS
Looking for the latest Multiple Govt Research Jobs in India’s premier life science research institutes? The BRIC-National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) Careers has announced multiple project vacancies for talented candidates across biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, biomedical sciences, and related disciplines. Whether you are a fresh postgraduate or an experienced researcher, these Life Science Jobs offer an outstanding opportunity to work on cutting-edge DBT-funded research projects with attractive fellowships and hands-on laboratory experience.
About BRIC-National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS)
The BRIC-National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune, is an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The institute is internationally recognized for excellence in basic research, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, genomics, stem cell biology, molecular biology, and biomedical sciences. NCCS also serves as India’s national repository for cell lines and hybridomas while promoting research, training, and innovation across multiple areas of life sciences. BRIC-National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) Careers provide exceptional opportunities for scientists and researchers seeking meaningful Life Science Jobs.
Multiple Govt Research Job Openings
| Field | Details |
| Sr. No. | 01 |
| Name of the Post | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
| Project Title | Deciphering the Cellular Role of Lysine-33 Linked Ubiquitination |
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Manas Kumar Santra |
| Essential Qualification & Experience | Postgraduate Degree in Basic Science or Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in a Professional Course selected through one of the following national selection processes, along with two years of research experience:
A. CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) and/or GATE. |
| Desirable Experience | Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in mammalian tissue culture, bacterial culture, gene ablation, ubiquitination signalling, and protein purification. |
| Project Tenure | Up to 10 May 2029 |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| Age Limit | Not more than 35 years as on the closing date of application. |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sr. No. | 02 |
| Post Name | Project Associate-II |
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
| Project Title | Structural and Functional Studies on Nup93, Nup188, and Nup205 to Understand Their Role in NPC Organization and Association with Genetic Diseases |
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Radha Chauhan |
| Essential Qualification | Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, MVSc, or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Essential Experience | Minimum 2 years of Research & Development (R&D) experience in Industrial or Academic Institutions, Science & Technology Organizations, or Scientific Activities and Services. |
| Preferred (Desirable) Experience | Experience in recombinant protein expression using bacterial and mammalian expression systems, along with Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM)-based 3D structure determination. |
| Project Tenure | Up to 02 June 2029 |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹35,000 + HRA for candidates qualified through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or other National Level Examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies.
₹28,000 + HRA for candidates not falling under the above category. |
| Maximum Age Limit | Not more than 35 years as on the closing date of application. |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sr. No. | 03 |
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical) |
| Number of Posts | 02 (Two) |
| Project Title | Preclinical Development of Neutralizing Novel Human Monoclonal Antibodies Against Rabies for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis |
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Akanksha Chaturvedi |
| Essential Qualification | Postgraduate Degree (including integrated PG degree) in Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Plant Biology, or Animal Biology with 3 years of post-qualification experience, OR Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences. Candidates with degrees outside the specified disciplines are not eligible. |
| Desirable Experience – Position 1 | Experience in Immunology and working with human samples. Hands-on expertise in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Human Monoclonal Antibody Generation and Purification, Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Microscopy, Virus Neutralization Assays, and Immunoassays. |
| Desirable Experience – Position 2 | Experience in Protein Expression and Purification, Protein Characterization Techniques, Molecular Biology, Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM), Protein Crystallography, Structural Data Analysis, and Computational Biology Tools. |
| Project Tenure | Up to 22 March 2027, extendable for an additional two years, subject to approval by the funding agency. |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹67,000 + House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
| Maximum Age Limit | Not more than 40 years as on the closing date of application. |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | 04 |
| Post Name | Project Technical Support-III |
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
| Project Title | Preclinical Development of Neutralizing Novel Human Monoclonal Antibodies Against Rabies for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis |
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Akanksha Chaturvedi |
| Essential Qualification & Experience | Three-year Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or Biomedical Science with three years of post-qualification experience,
OR a Postgraduate (PG) degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or Biomedical Science. Candidates holding degrees outside these specified disciplines are not eligible for this position. |
| Preferred Skills / Desirable Experience | Experience in PCR, molecular cloning, mammalian cell culture, transfection techniques, and bioinformatics. |
| Project Tenure | Up to 22 March 2027, extendable for an additional two years, subject to approval by the funding agency. |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹28,000 + House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
| Maximum Age Limit | 35 years (as on the closing date of application) |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | 05 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
| Project Title | Generation of Novel High-Affinity Human Monoclonal Antibody Cocktail Against Rabies Virus for Efficacious Post-Exposure Prophylaxis |
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Akanksha Chaturvedi |
| Essential Qualification | Holds a Postgraduate Degree in Basic Sciences or a Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in a Professional Course and has qualified through one of the following national selection processes:
• CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or • National-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc, IISERs, NISER, etc. |
| Desirable Experience | Demonstrates experience in molecular biology, immunoassays, cell culture, animal handling, and bioinformatics. |
| Project Tenure | Up to 30 May 2027 |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹37,000/- + HRA |
| Age Limit | Not more than 28 years as on the closing date of application. |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sr. No. | 06 |
| Name of the Post | Project Assistant |
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
| Project Title | Establishing a Comprehensive Database of Industrially Valuable Natural Products from NCCS Microbial Resources through Integrated Metagenomic and Whole Genome Sequencing |
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Avinash Sharma |
| Essential Qualification | B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology |
| Desirable Experience | Experience in cultivation of microorganisms, DNA extraction, PCR, and DNA sequencing |
| Project Tenure | Up to 16 June 2029 |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹20,000 + HRA |
| Maximum Age Limit | Not more than 50 years as on the closing date of application |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sr. No. | 07 |
| Name of the Post | Project Associate-I |
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
| Project Title | Establishing a Comprehensive Database of Industrially Valuable Natural Products from NCCS Microbial Resources through Integrated Metagenomic and Whole Genome Sequencing |
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Avinash Sharma |
| Essential Qualification | Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences from a recognised University or equivalent. |
| Desirable Experience | Experience in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), enzyme assays, and high-throughput sequence analysis, particularly whole genome sequence analysis, is preferred. |
| Project Tenure | Up to 16 June 2029 |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| Age Limit | Not more than 35 years as on the closing date of application. |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sr. No. | 08 |
| Name of the Post | Project Associate-II |
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
| Project Title | Infection-driven hematopoiesis: Molecular mechanisms governing stem cell fate, function, and memory |
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Prasad Abnave |
| Essential Qualification & Experience | Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine from a recognized University or
equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of Research and Development experience in Industrial or Academic Institutions, Science & Technology Organizations, or Scientific Activities and Services. |
| Preferred (Desirable) Skills | Experience in Cell and Molecular Biology techniques, including cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry, Confocal Microscopy, and Immunostaining. Experience in handling mouse models and bacterial pathogens is highly desirable. |
| Project Tenure | Up to 10 May 2029 |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹28,000 + HRA |
| Maximum Age Limit | Not more than 35 years as on the closing date of application. |
General Eligibility For Multiple Govt Research Jobs
- Applicants are expected to meet the educational qualifications and experience requirements specified for the respective position.
- Upload all mandatory educational certificates, experience certificates, age proof, photograph, and applicable reservation certificates during online application.
- Possess the required degree certificates before the application deadline.
- Attend the online interview if shortlisted.
- Complete document verification with original certificates upon selection.
Important Information
- All positions are purely temporary and project-based.
- Appointment is co-terminus with the project and does not guarantee permanent employment at NCCS or the funding agency.
- Selection is based on eligibility, project requirements, and performance during the interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided.
- The Director, NCCS reserves the right to modify, cancel, or not fill any advertised position without assigning any reason.
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