INSTITUTE OF LIFE SCIENCES
Bhubaneswar 751023, India
Advt. No.: 22/2023 Date: 03.08.2023
Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology,
Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, engaged in advanced research, invites applications
from Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellows leading to Ph.D. program.
No. of Positions: 20 (Reservation will be applicable as per GoI guidelines)
The research disciplines are listed below
Sl. No. Disciplines
1 Cancer Biology
2 Infectious Disease Biology
3 Plant Biotechnology
4 Interdisciplinary
These four disciplines belong to the broad thematic area of ILS: Precision Bio Therapeutics, Functional Food
& Smart Proteins and Applied Biotechnology for Developing Climate Resilient Crops
The applicants are strongly encouraged to visit ILS webpage for detailed information regarding the research
activities going on at Institute of Life Sciences.
Essential Qualification:
1. Candidates should have passed their M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm./ M.V.Sc. or equivalent qualification in
Life Sciences and allied subjects (Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Biophysics/ Chemistry/
Microbiology) with at least 55% (without rounding off) (relaxation will be given as per GoI guideline).
Candidates awaiting final results may also apply; however, if shortlisted, they have to produce their final
mark sheet on the interview date, failing which they will not be interviewed.
2. Candidates should have also qualified in CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or
any other nationally-competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India having a valid fellowship for
five years. If the original certificate is unavailable, the candidate must provide a photocopy of the original
admit card and the particular result page highlighting their roll number, along with the application.
Candidates with score sheets can also apply; however, they must submit their certificate at the time of the
interview if shortlisted.
3. The candidate should be below 28 years of age as of 23rd August 2023. However, the upper age limit
may be relaxable up to 5 years in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PwD)/female applicants and 03
years in the case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
4. Incomplete applications, providing false/incorrect information, and non-possession of essential
qualifications detected by the competent authority at any stage of the selection process will lead to the
candidate’s disqualification. The decision of the competent authority at ILS will be final and binding.
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Interested/eligible candidates may apply ONLINE through the link provided at the institute website
(www.ils.res.in)
Application Fees:
Applicants except SC/ST/ PWD are required to pay a non-refundable amount of Rs.500/-. Candidates
have to pay the application fee online only by using the link provided in the online application form.
Fellowship:
The fellowship and other emoluments will be per the guidelines of the funding agencies -DST/
DBT /CSIR/UGC/ICMR and revised from time to time.
To and fro bus/rail fare by the shortest route limited to sleeper class will be paid to all the candidates
appearing for the interview.
The list of candidates shortlisted for the interview will be published on the Institute website
(www.ils.res.in).
Important dates:
1. Last date for receiving applications: 23
rd August 2023.
2. Date of display of shortlisted candidates and instructions on the Institute website: 25th August 2023.
3. Tentative date of interview: 18
th & 19
th September 2023.
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