Advt. No. 09/2026 Date: 05.02.2026
Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomousinstitute oftheDepartment of Biotechnology, Ministry
of Science & Technology, Government of India, invites applicationsfrom eligible Indian Nationals forthe following
positions in Odisha-DST funded project “Establishment of OMBRIC-ILS Centre of Excellence in Marine
Biotechnology for promoting research on bioprospecting of marine biota”
Selection will be carried out through application screening, followed by an interview process.
Project duration: Initially for one year, may be extended up to 3 to 5 years
Name of Post Senior project associate / Project Associate III
Number of post 02
Upper age limit 40 years
Remuneration 42,000/- per month + 20% HRA
Eligibility
criteria
Candidates having M.Sc. / M. Tech / M. Pharm. / M.V.Sc. or equivalent qualification in
Life Sciences or allied subjects (Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Virology / Microbiology,
etc.) with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (relaxation will be given as per GOI
guideline) with 4 years of experience in Research & Development in Industrial &
Academic Institutions or Science & Technology Organizations & Scientific activities &
services are eligible to apply.
OR
PhD in science and allied subjects are eligible to apply.
Desirable: Candidates familiar with NGS data analysis, such as Whole-genome,
metagenomes and 16/18S amplicon sequencing, and with experience in programming
using R-Bioconductor and Python, will be preferred. A brief write-up (one page
maximum) explaining bioinformatics research experience and publications (if any)
should be submitted along with the application.
Candidates may download the application provided at ILS webpage (https://www.ils.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Application-Form-for-SPA-or-PA-III.doc) in the advertisement section
and bring in the filled application form with the relevant documents to the interview.
Age relaxation will be given to the candidates as per Govt. of India rules. Any other terms and conditions governed
as per guidelines issued by the funding agency for the engagement of above positions as amended from time to time
shall be in the force towards this temporary recruitment.
Date of walk-in interview: 16th February 2026
• Venue: Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar
• Candidates should report for the interview on or before 10 am
• Candidates should bring relevant original certificates for verification of their eligibility and experience
All the positions are purely temporary and coterminous with the project.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the
interview. The decision of the Director regarding the selection of candidates will be final and no further
correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
Note: All communication will be through e-mail (Technical support: app@ils.res.in other queries:
academics@ils.res.in).
No separate call letter will be issued to the candidates.
Administrative Officer
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