National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
Main Campus,
Sector 81, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar,
Punjab - 140306
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is an autonomous Institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. NABI aims at catalysing the transformation of the Agri-food sector in India by being a nodal organization for knowledge generation and translational science leading to value-added products based on Agri-Food biotech innovations for improved household nutritional security. Since its inception in 2010, NABI is involved in research activities for Bio-fortification, the development of designer crops for improved nutrition, providing sustainable and novel solutions for quality food and nutrition, and the development of evidence-based functional foods to counter malnutrition. The food and nutritional Biotechnology division at NABI requires the following research personnel purely on a temporary basis.
1. Project Title: “Genetic dissection of rancidity and goitrogenic c-glycosyl flavone biosynthesis genes to enhance the shelf-life and nutritional quality of pearl millet flour.”(GAP-94)
Principle Investigator: Dr. Rupam Kumar Bhunia, Scientist-E
Positions: Senior Research Fellow (One position)
Duration: The initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension will be subject to the submission of a progress report and a subsequent evaluation of the candidate’s performance. Tenure of the project is 3 years.
Essential Qualification:
a. Postgraduate degree in Life Science/Biotechnology/Botany/Biochemistry.
b. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE and GPAT
c. The selection process via National-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.
d. Two years of research experience.
Desirable Experience:
1. HPLC and LC-MS for metabolite analysis. Proficiency in bioinformatics tools for GWAS and RNA-seq data analysis.
2. Experience in plant tissue culture and Genome editing.
Responsibilities: Quality improvement of pearl millet with a focus on reducing goitrogenic compounds in seeds through metabolite profiling (HPLC, LC-MS) and integration of genomic and transcriptomic data (GWAS, RNA-seq).
Emoluments: Rs. 42000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-07/2022 dated 26.07.2023).
Age limit: 32 Years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions)
Contact Details: Project Investigator: Dr. Rupam Kumar Bhunia, Scientist-E, NABI, India
Email: rupam.bh@nabi.res.in, contact no. +91 172 522 1126.
2. Project Title:“Designing novel proteins using deep learning approaches.”(NABI CORE)
Principle Investigator: Dr. Shrikant Mantri, Scientist-F
Positions: Project Assistant I (One position)
Duration: The appointment will be initially for one year as Project Assistant or till the termination of the project whichever is earlier. Continuation of appointment for the next year will be on the basis of submission of progress report and further assessment. The appointment is co-terminus with the project along with availability of funds. It will not exceed beyond the project.
Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences/Systems Biology & Bioinformatics with minimum 55% marks.
Candidates who have appeared or will be appearing in the qualifying degree examination (final year/final semester) and are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply. However, appointment is subject to fulfilling the aforementioned criteria/requirements satisfactorily at the time of joining.
Desirable Experience: We seek an enthusiastic scholar with a Master's in Bioinformatics/
Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences/Systems Biology & Bioinformatics or closely related disciplines with experience and interests in bioinformatics analyses. The project is focusing on computational de novo protein design and structural modeling. Candidates are expected to have a solid foundation in protein structure and function, experience with molecular visualization tools, and basic knowledge of Linux/Unix command line environments.
Emoluments: Rs. 20000/- per month Plus HRA as per project.(As per DST OM No.
SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated 10.07.2020)
Age limit: 28 years (Relaxation is admissible in case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions).
Contact Details: Project Investigator: Dr. Shrikant Mantri, Scientist-F, Email: -
shrikant@nabi.res.in; Telephone No. +91 172 522 1180
Application Procedure & Other Conditions
1. All interested candidates may appear for Walk-In-Interview at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge city, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab- 140306, on 28.07.2025 at 09:00 A.M. along with the duly filled application form available on the website www.nabi.res.in. (Phone No. 0172-5221245)
2. Incomplete application forms and applications that are not in proper format may be summarily rejected.
3. The applications should be submitted strictly as per the prescribed format that can be downloaded from the NABI website.
4. Candidates applying for more than one post can give their preference by writing different designations in the same application form.
5. Candidates should ensure that information mentioned in the application form is accurate. Once the application form is submitted no further request regarding any changes/ information in the application form will be considered.
6. The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on 28.07.2025.
7. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.
8. All the candidates are requested to appear for a Walk-In interview with an application form, experience certificates, publications, and original degree certificates and transcripts.
9. Original mark sheets, certificates, award/fellowship, etc must be accomplished for verification at the time of the interview and attach one set of attested copies of the documents with the application form.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
11. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s).
12. Candidates should strictly adhere to guidelines issued by World Health Organization and Centre Govt/State Govt on Covid-19.
13. In the event of special circumstances, candidates may request the project investigator (via email) to conduct their interviews online. Such requests must be submitted well in advance, preferably at least one week prior to the scheduled interview date. However, the final decision will be taken by the selection committee to ascertain the special circumstances and allow the candidate (s) for an online interview. The Institute reserves the right to conduct the interview in online/offline mode.
14. Interview results will be published on the NABI website.
Note: Permission for online interview may be sought from the PI at least one week prior to the interview date and a valid reason must be given for the same.
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