Multiple Vacancies at ISRO-HSFC | Life Sciences Role
Are you looking for high-paying Life Sciences Jobs in India’s space research sector? The Human Space Flight Centre has announced Multiple Vacancies under ISRO Careers 2026 for Scientist/Engineer-SD positions. Candidates with a PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences and related disciplines can apply online by 30 August 2026.
About the Institute
The Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru, was formed as a new centre in ISRO to realise the vision of the Human Space Flight Programme. As the lead centre for human space activities, HSFC undertakes multidisciplinary research and development in human science and technology while maintaining high standards of reliability and human safety.
Job Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Human Space Flight Centre, ISRO |
| Advertisement Number | HSFC:01:RMT:2026 |
| Position | Scientist/Engineer-SD |
| Number of Vacancies | 06 |
| Category | Group A |
| Pay Level | Level 11 |
| Pay Scale | ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹67,700 per month plus admissible allowances |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Application Fee | No application fee |
| Location | Bengaluru; liable to be posted anywhere in India |
| Opening Date | 10 August 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Closing Date | 30 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selection Process | Initial screening followed by Personal Interview |
Multiple Vacancies
| Post Code | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bioinstrumentation OR Biophysics OR Medical Physics | 01 UR |
| 02 | Developmental Biology OR Biotechnology | 01 UR |
| 03 | Cellular & Molecular Biology OR Cell Biology | 01 UR |
| 04 | Computational Biology OR Systems Biology OR Bioinformatics | 01 UR |
| 05 | Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences | 01 UR |
| 06 | Biomedical Engineering OR Biomedical Sciences | 01 UR |
Key Responsibilities
Post Code 01
- Design and validate wearable health monitoring sensors and systems and instrumentation of biomedical sensors.
- Bio-signal data acquisition and processing.
- Medical Imaging and informatics.
- Development of portable diagnostic devices and wearable sensors.
Post Code 02
- Radiation biology and exposure models.
- Develop regenerative approaches to preserve musculoskeletal integrity during training and in space.
- Mammalian and stem cell culture; primary cell lines; 3D/organoid culture systems.
- In vivo and ex vivo animal physiological studies.
- Working on disease biology models relevant to astronaut health.
- Host-pathogen interaction studies under stress/microgravity.
Post Code 03
- Study immune and cellular adaptation across the astronaut health cycle.
- Bioinformatics analysis of proteomic data for biomarker identification for spaceflight application.
- Molecular cloning, confocal microscopy, live-cell imaging and gene editing for spaceflight application.
- Large-scale proteomic dataset analysis, gene expression and statistical workflows.
Post Code 04
- In silico models to anticipate astronaut adaptation, assess countermeasures and guide rehabilitation.
- Development of therapeutics and space-grade diagnostics.
- Multi-omics integration for spaceflight stressors studies.
- Modelling cellular pathways, host-microbe interactions and metabolic networks under spaceflight conditions.
- Computational simulation of closed-loop life support systems.
- Generative models for predictive simulation of astronaut physiology and disease states through Digital Twin Biology, including neural networks and deep learning.
Post Code 05
- Gait analysis, exercise countermeasures, motion capture and force-plate studies and rehabilitation programme development.
- Biomechanical analysis of the musculoskeletal system.
- Analyse human performance data from wearables.
- Collaborate on rodent/human analogue design for spaceflight experiments.
Post Code 06
- Develop and validate bio-imaging systems for microgravity tissue changes.
- Implement DSP algorithms for ECG/EEG/EMG from wearables, noise reduction and feature extraction.
- Analyse bioinformatics datasets for space radiation effects on cells and tissues.
- Development of portable diagnostic devices, biosensors, point-of-care testing and real-time astronaut health monitoring tools.
- Integration of biomedical devices, wearable sensors and lab-on-chip technologies.
- Integrate AI/ML for real-time signal and imaging analysis in human/rodent spaceflight experiments.
Qualifications
| Post | Discipline | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bioinstrumentation/Biophysics/Medical Physics | Relevant PhD + relevant ME/MTech/MS (60%/6.5 CGPA) + BE/BTech (65%/6.84 CGPA). |
| 02 | Developmental Biology/Biotechnology | Relevant PhD + relevant ME/MTech/MS and BE/BTech, or BS-MS in Biological Sciences/Biology. |
| 03 | Cellular & Molecular Biology/Cell Biology | Relevant PhD + relevant MSc and BSc, or BS-MS in Biological Sciences/Biology. |
| 04 | Computational Biology/Systems Biology/Bioinformatics | Relevant PhD + relevant ME/MTech/MS and BE/BTech, or BS-MS in Biological Sciences/Biology. |
| 05 | Biomedical Engineering/Sciences | Relevant PhD with thesis in biomechanics/human movement/musculoskeletal modelling + relevant ME/MTech/MS and BE/BTech. |
| 06 | Biomedical Engineering/Sciences | Relevant PhD with thesis in bio-imaging/signal processing/bioinformatics + relevant ME/MTech/MS and BE/BTech. |
Selection Process
Initial screening will be conducted based on applications submitted through the ISRO Live Register portal. The prescribed qualifications are minimum requirements and do not automatically make candidates eligible for an interview. Final selection will be based only on performance in the Personal Interview.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted only through the ISRO Live Register portal.
These Multiple Vacancies under ISRO Careers 2026 offer an exceptional opportunity for PhD candidates seeking high-paying Life Sciences Jobs in bioastronautics, biomedical research and human spaceflight science. Eligible candidates should complete their online application before 30 August 2026.
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