Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals for the following positions.

Post : Junior Research Fellow

Project Title : Auxiliary subunits of human SWI/SNF complex in normal myelopoiesis and leukemia

Fellowship : Rs.31,000/- per month+ @ 16% HRA

Eligibility Criteria : Candidates should have passed their M.Sc. / M.Tech. / MPharm. / MVSc. or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences or allied subjects (Biochemistry/ Biotechnology / Bioinformatics/ Microbiology etc.) with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade point). Candidates should have qualified national level exam such as NET / GATE / GPAT / BET.

Desirable Qualification : Candidates with expertise in programming, knowledge of ‘R’ (Bioconductor), statistics, knowledge / hands-on experience in handling next-generation sequencing data and training in molecular biology would be preferred.

Age Limit : The upper age limit of the candidate should be below 28 years as on 31.01.2020. Age relaxation will be given to the candidates as per Govt. of India rules.

The interested/eligible candidates may download application form from ILS website ils.res.in and attend the interview with the complete application form along with attested copies of mark sheets and certificates, age proof, caste certificate (if any), along with the experience certificate (if applicable).

Incomplete applications and applications without the above mentioned documents will be rejected. Initial appointment will be for one year and based on performance will be extended till the end of the project (3 years). No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The decision of the Director, ILS regarding selection of candidates will be final and no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Date and time of interview : 31.01.2020; 9.30 AM
Venue : Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar