Your future in Life Sciences could begin at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar
Are you curious about how life works and ready to turn that curiosity into a PhD? BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, invites you to apply for 17 Junior Research Fellow positions leading to a PhD.
This session’s projects span infectious disease biology (malaria, arboviruses, fungal and bacterial pathogens, antimicrobial resistance), cancer and immune-disease genomics, human genetics, plant stress and plant-pathogen interactions, and protein and biomaterial engineering, with computational approaches welcome in several projects.
How you will be mentored
Your PhD here is built around close work with your Principal Investigator. Shortlisted candidates meet the PIs of the laboratories that interest them and state their choices before final selection, so your match is a considered one. You will learn to ask sharp questions, design rigorous experiments, analyse data critically and communicate your science, preparing you for a research career in academia, industry or beyond.
Who can apply
Indian nationals with a Master’s or 4-year degree in Life Sciences or allied subjects (at least 55%), holding a valid national fellowship for five years (CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF or equivalent), and below 28 years of age (relaxations apply).
Key dates
Last date to apply: 9 November 2026
Online interviews: 16–17 November 2026
Final interviews at BRIC-ILS: 14–16 December 2026
If you are ready to do research that matters, we would love to see your application. Welcome to BRIC-ILS!
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