Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2025

📢 Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar
An autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for the project:
“Exploring the marine ecosystems for novel bio-resources with human health and industrial significance.”

🕒 Project Duration: Up to 31.03.2026, or until project completion as per GoI directives, subject to annual performance review.

🧪 Position 1

Post: Project Scientist – I
No. of Posts: 02
Age Limit: Maximum 35 years
💰 Emoluments: ₹56,000/- per month + 18% HRA

📘 Essential Qualification:

Doctoral degree in Science OR Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.

🌟 Desirable Qualification:

Ph.D. in Life Sciences with expertise in any of the following: microbiology, pharmacy, molecular biology, marine biology, virology, natural products chemistry, drug screening, bioprospecting, high-throughput NGS technologies, biochemistry, purification & characterization of natural products (LC/MS-MS, UHPLC, HPLC), proteomics, mass spectrometry, metabolomics, etc.
Candidates with relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals are encouraged to apply.

📍 Selection Process: Walk-in Interview on 11.09.2025 at 10:00 AM (Physical mode).

🔬 Position 2

Post: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
No. of Posts: 01
Age Limit: Maximum 35 years
💰 Emoluments: ₹42,000/- per month + 18% HRA

📘 Essential Qualification:

M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Pharm./M.V.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or related disciplines (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Virology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Microbiology, etc.) with at least 55% marks (relaxation as per GoI rules).
Minimum of 2 years research experience.

🌟 Preference:

Candidates who have qualified NET/GATE/GPAT.
Non-NET/GATE candidates will receive fellowship as per DST guidelines.

📄 Application Process Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment :
Interested and eligible candidates should complete the application form available on the institute website (www.ils.res.in) and submit it along with the required documents, including:

Copies of mark sheets and educational certificates
Experience certificates
Qualifying examination certificates
Proof of age
Caste certificate (if applicable)

⚠️ Important Information:

All positions are purely temporary and will end with the project.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
The Director’s decision regarding candidate selection will be final, and no further correspondence will be entertained.

📧 Note:
All communication will be conducted via e-mail only. No separate call letters will be issued to candidates.

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Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2025

📢 Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar
invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the following positions under the ICMR project:
“Exploring the pathobiology of brain aging in Indian population: developing a public domain reference atlas and spatial transcriptome facility for aging research.”

Key details for Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment

🧪 Position 1

Post: Project Research Scientist – I (Non-Medical)
👥 No. of Posts: 01
⏳ Upper Age Limit: 35 years
💰 Remuneration: ₹56,000/- per month + 20% HRA

📘 Essential Qualifications:

First Class Post Graduate Degree (including integrated PG degrees) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaco-informatics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related fields.
Second Class Post Graduate Degree (including integrated PG degrees) with Ph.D.
For Engineering/IT/CS: First Class Graduate Degree of four years.

🌟 Desirable Qualification:

3–4 years of experience post-master’s in NGS data analysis (RNAseq, Single-cell data, Exome/Whole genome) using HPC.
Strong coding expertise and proficiency in R are mandatory.

🔬 Position 2

Post: Project Technical Support – III
👥 No. of Posts: 01
⏳ Upper Age Limit: 35 years
💰 Remuneration: ₹28,000/- per month + 20% HRA

📘 Essential Qualifications:

Graduate in Science/Engineering/Technology with 3 years of laboratory experience in biological/chemical sciences, OR PG in Science.
For Engineering/IT/CS: First Class Graduate Degree of four years with 3 years of experience.

🌟 Desirable Qualification:

Hands-on experience in NGS data analysis (RNAseq, Single-cell data).
Some exposure to wet lab experiments.

🧬 Position 3

Post: Project Technical Support – II
👥 No. of Posts: 01
⏳ Upper Age Limit: 30 years
💰 Remuneration: ₹20,000/- per month + 20% HRA

📘 Essential Qualifications:

12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/Engineering) with 5 years of laboratory experience in biological/chemical sciences, OR PG in Science.

🌟 Desirable Qualification:

Experience in handling and collecting patient tissue samples and managing patient metadata.
Knowledge of tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry will be considered an advantage.

🗓️ Important Dates:

Last Date for Application Submission: 15th September 2025
Display of Shortlisted Candidates: 17th September 2025
Interview (Hybrid Mode): Date to be announced on the ILS website

📄 Application Process for Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2025:

Interested and eligible candidates must apply ONLINE through the link provided on the institute’s website: www.ils.res.in
Selection will be based on application screening followed by an interview process.

⚠️ General Information:

All positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
The Director’s decision on selection will be final, and no correspondence will be entertained.
All communication will be made via e-mail only; no separate call letters will be issued.

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Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2025: Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar invites applications from eligible candidate for the engagement of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under DBT-funded project and Project Associate-II under ANRF-funded (DST) project.

Key Details for Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment

Name of the post	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No of post	1
Project title	“Effects of different cancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs) subpopulations on pancreatic tumor immunomodulation.” BT/PR52639/MED/30/2543/2024.”
Project Investigator	Dr. Shantibhusan Senapati
Qualification	Applicants must have an M.Sc. or an equivalent degree in biotechnology or related life sciences with at least 55% of marks, or an equivalent grade point (50% for OBC, ST, or SC). Candidates must have passed national exams like the BET, GPAT, GATE, or NET. Candidates with practical expertise in cell culture, molecular biology procedures, and handling mice, as well as knowledge of cancer biology and molecular biology, will be given preference.
Remuneration	Rs.37,000/- plus 18% HRA per month
Age limit	Below 28 years in age as on 28.07.2025
Date & Time for interview	28.07.2025; 09.30 AM
Place of interview	Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar
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Official Website	https://www.ils.res.in/

Name of the post	Project Associate-II
Project title	“Genome-wide association mapping of important agronomic traits in the climate-resilient crop little millet (Panicum sumatrense), using a haplotype-resolved genome assembly of the crop plant..”
Project Investigator	Dr. Seema Pradhan
Duration	Two years
Qualification & Experience	Two years of R&D experience in academic and industrial institutions, science and technology organizations, and scientific activities and services, as well as a Master’s degree in life sciences or biotechnology from an accredited university or its equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants with bioinformatics experience, particularly in NGS data analysis.
Remuneration	i) Candidates who have passed the CSIR-UGC NET National Eligibility Tests, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or (b) a selection process using national level exams administered by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions, will receive INR 42,000/- + HRA. ii) INR 33,000 + HRA for individuals not covered by the aforementioned.
Age limit	Below 28 years in age as on 28.07.2025
Date & Time for interview	28th July 2025, 10.30 am onwards
Place of interview	Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar
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Official Website	https://www.ils.res.in/

Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment notification has been made public on 25.06.2025 by Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar for the engagement of Project Assistant on temporary basis. The candidates can attend the walk-in-interview on 08.07.2025; 09.30 AM at Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar.

Key details for Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment for Project Assistant Position

Name of position: Project assistant

Number of position: 1

Principal Investigator: Dr. Namisha Sharma

Title of the Project : SERB funded project “Elucidating the miRNA-encoded peptide-mediated regulation of miR159 during Tomato leaf Curl New Delhi virus infection in tomato”

Remuneration: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA@16%

Qualification: Applicants must have a B.Sc. or an equivalent degree in the life sciences or related fields like biotechnology, microbiology, or biochemistry with at least 55% of marks, or an equivalent grade point (50% for OBC, ST, or SC).

Desirable: Candidates with a background in plant molecular biology, practical experience in plant tissue culture methods, virus inoculation, and bioinformatics will be given preference.

Age Requirement: As on July 8, 2025, the candidate must be younger than 28. Candidates would be granted age relaxation in accordance with Indian government regulations.

Tenure: The contract will run for seven months, or until the project is finished.

Instructions to the candidates relating to Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment:

Candidates who are interested or qualified can download the application form from our website (www.ils.res.in) and bring it to the interview together with attested copies of their grade reports and certificates, proof of age, any applicable caste certificates, and their experience certificate.
Applications that are incomplete or do not include the aforementioned papers will be denied.
Regarding the selection of candidates, the Director’s decision will be final, and no more correspondence will be accepted.

Important dates for Institute of Life Sciences Bhubaneswar Recruitment:

Date and time of interview: 08.07.2025; 09.30 AM
Venue: Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar

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