Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) was established in the year 1989 as an autonomous institute under the administrative control of Govt. of Odisha. In 2002, it was taken over by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. The Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee dedicated the institute to the nation in July 2003. Institute of Life Sciences has a broad vision of carrying out high-quality multidisciplinary research in the area of life sciences. The goal is for overall development and betterment of human health, longevity, agriculture and environment. The stated mission of the institution is to work towards upliftment of the human society and generate skilled human resources for future India.

Post : Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow

Eligibility:
Research Associate: Ph. D. in any branch of Life Sciences with expertise in the area of Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. The candidates should have publications in reputed peer-reviewed journal in relevant area of expertise.
Senior Research Fellow: Candidates must hold a post graduate degree with first class in biological sciences or allied subjects and at least two years of research experience. Candidates with publication and experience in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Immunology/ Molecular Biology will be preferred.

Fellowship: As per GOI guideline

Age: As per GOI guideline

Selection will be carried out through application screening, followed by an interview process.

Interested/eligible candidates may download application form from the institute website (ils.res.in ) and apply along with self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates, as well as copies of publications and Ph.D. thesis synopsis to the Director, Institute of Life Sciences, Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar-751023. Super-scribe the envelope with "Application for the position of Research Associate/ Senior Research Fellow/ Lab Technician". No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The decision of the Director regarding selection of candidates will be final and no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

1) Last date for receiving application: 31.12.2018
2) Date of display of shortlisted candidates in ILS website: 03.01.2019
3) Date & time of interview: Will be displayed in the website.

Note: All communication will be through e-mail. No separate call letter will be issued to the candidates.