CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (CSIR-CCMB) is a premier Research Institute under the aegis of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. It is a leading research organization in frontier areas of modern biology and involved in conducting high quality basic research and training in multidisciplinary areas of modern biology and to seeking potential applications of the work.
Applications are invited from the eligible Indian National for temporary position(s) on contractual basis as indicated here under.
Project Associate-II
Total Number of positions : 2
Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent. AND Two years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Monthly Emoluments : (i) 35,000/- p.m. + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 28,000/- p.m. + HRA as applicable/admissible for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit (years) : 35
Post Code/ No. of Positions/ Area : 010524C - 1 Position - Molecular biology work including disease genomics, statistical and bioinformatic analysis, molecular diagnosis of human genetic disorders.
Project Code/ Title & Duration : GAP0637 Development of a DNA-based ASSURED point-of-care test for screening of Sickle Cell Anaemia
Desirable / Job description : Experience in molecular biology, human genetics, generation and analysis of high throughput genomic data with special reference to Sickle Cell Anaemia. Experience in handling human biological samples such as blood/saliva/buccal swab and molecular diagnosis of genetic disorders.
Name of the PI : Dr. Giriraj Ratan Chandak
Duration of the project : 30-04-2026
Post Code/ No. of Positions/ Area : 020524C - 1 Position - Cell Biology, Cancer biology or Infectious Diseases
Project Code/ Title & Duration : OLP-0021 Functional characterization of crosstalk of NLR-RLR signaling pathways in viral infection
Desirable / Job description : Hands on training in Cell biology with publication in peer reviewed international journal. Hands on training in Animal experiment will be preferred
Name of the PI : Dr. Santosh Chauhan
Duration of the project : 14.10.2024 (extendable one more year)
Senior Project Associate
Total Number of positions : 1
Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent AND Four years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR ME/M. Tech in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent with two years’ experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Science/ Engineering/ Technology/ Pharma/ MD/ MS from a recognized University or equivalent
Upper Age limit (years) : 40
Monthly Emoluments : 42,000/- + HRA
Post Code/ No. of Positions/ Area : 030524C - 1 Position – Bioinformatic and biostatistical analysis of high throughput OMIC data on human subjects including system-based approach to assimilate the OMIC data with clinical, biochemical, metabolomic data to draw meaningful conclusions related to disease susceptibility, preferably in non-communicable diseases.
Project Code & Title : GAP0609 Understanding the association and underlying molecular mechanisms of early life ‘Double-burden’ of malnutrition and non-communicable disease risk in adolescence.
Desirable / Job description : Experience in analysis of high throughput genomic and epigenomic data such as Next Generation Sequencing based data. Should be well versed with Linux/bash/ command line interface, and have the ability to create and modify custom pipelines for data analysis. Should also have experience in bioinformatic and statistical tools for system based analysis combining various kinds of OMIC data as well as large phenotype data. Good programming knowledge with proficiency in at least one language such as C, C++, R, Python, JS, or Perl, as demonstrated by publications or github profile or other code repositories will be preferred.
Name of the PI : Dr. Giriraj Ratan Chandak
Duration of the project : 10.10.2026
Project Scientist - II
Total Number of positions : 1
Essential Qualification : Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent AND Three years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Upper Age limit (years) : 40
Monthly Emoluments : 67,000/- + HRA
Post Code/ No. of Positions/ Area : 040524C - 1 Position – Molecular biology and human genetics with special reference to analysis of high throughput genomic data on human subjects, identification of genetic variants of significance and development of genetic test for molecular diagnosis of genetic disorders.
Project Code & Title : GAP0637 Development of a DNA-based ASSURED point-of-care test for screening of Sickle Cell Anaemia Desirable / Job description : System-based analysis of next generation sequencing data and assimilate with clinical, biochemical, metabolomic data to draw meaningful conclusions related to disease susceptibility preferably in Sickle cell Anemia. Experience of handling field studies and organizing camps and training workshops. Past experience of designing and development of tests for molecular diagnosis of genetic disorders
Name of the PI : Dr. Giriraj Ratan Chandak
Duration of the project : 30.04.2026
Project Assistant
Total Number of positions : 1
Essential Qualification : B.Sc./ 3 Years Diploma in Engineering and Technology
Upper Age limit (years) : 50
Monthly Emoluments : 20,000/- + HRA (as applicable)
Post Code/ No. of Positions/ Area : 050524C - 1 Position - Office administration/ management
Project Code : TSP 06
Desirable / Job description :
● Additional qualifications/ experience in Office and Project Management/ Practices, Computer Applications
● Experience in record keeping and data management
● Proficiency in typing, letter writing, and use of MS Office tools like Excel
Name of the PI : Dr M R Vishnu Priya
Duration of the project : 31.03.2025
Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)
Total Number of positions : 1
Upper Age limit (years) : 40
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 67,000/- + HRA (as applicable)
Post Code/ No. of Positions/ Area : 060524C - 1 Position - Cell Biology, Cancer biology or Infectious Diseases
Project Code : GAP0636 Creation of a national network of existing and upcoming high risk pathogens laboratories (BSL-3/4) labs across departments and keeping their "interlinkages
Essential Qualification : First class post graduate degree including the integrated PG degree with 3 years experience or PhD. OR Second class PG degree including the integrated PG degree with PhD and 3 years experience.
Desirable / Job description : More than 3 years’ experience in lab related office work management.
Name of the PI : Dr Vinay K Nandicoori/ Dr Santosh Chauhan
Duration of the project : 01.04.2025
General terms and conditions
1. How to apply Candidates who fulfill the criterion to fill up the ONLINE APPLICATION format by clicking on the following link…….. 2. Number of posts Director, CCMB reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions and also cancel the recruitment process for the positions mentioned above at any stage of the recruitment process. The decision of the Director, CSIR-CCMB will be final and binding.
3. Age relaxation Age relaxation as per CSIR/Govt. of India guidelines. Age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of online applications.
4. Awaiting result/ Pursuing degree Those candidates who are still pursuing/ awaiting result for their degree M.Sc./ B.Tech./ PhD or any other qualification for the above post(s) as on the date of application will not be considered.
5. Eligibility criterion Candidate should note that non-fulfillment of the eligibility criterion will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage
6. Experience The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that post.
7. Screening of applications The applicants will be subjected to short listing by CCMB scientists/designated committee according to the current requirement and the candidate’s shortlisted for interview will be displayed on CCMB website.
8. Selection procedure The candidate(s) shortlisted by CCMB scientists/designated committee have to appear for interview in person/online before the Selection Committee. The date, time and venue of the test/interview will be notified in due course through email only.
9. Result / Panel for waitlisted candidate Based upon the performance of candidates in the interview, result of selected candidates against the number of post available in the project for each post code, will be declared and posted on CCMB website. A panel of waitlisted candidates in order of merit will also be formed for each post code, which will be valid for one year. The panel may be operated on the recommendation of Project Investigator for meeting out any future requirement in the project arises due to resignation of incumbent/ non- joining of selected candidates/ further unforeseen/urgent requirement of project manpower for the same position in same project.
10. Engagement The engagement shall be initially for a short duration based on availability of funds which may be extended or curtailed based on the conduct and the performance of the incumbent as well as requirement of the institute. However, the engagement will not be beyond the tenure of the project and shall expire automatically on the expiry of project tenure, in which candidate has been selected. The engagement under projects does not confer any right/claim whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly on the appointee for regular appointment in CSIR/CCMB, against any post or otherwise under any legal conditions or precedent.
11. Leave The incumbent would not be entitled to any kind of regular leave. However, they would be allowed for one-day Leave for each completed month.
12. TA/DA No TA/ DA admissible for attending test/interview, joining the position.
13. Office timings/ Working hours The incumbent is required to perform the assigned duties during working hours i.e. from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days. The incumbent will not be allowed to take up any other assignment during the period of engagement. He /She may be required to work on Saturday/Sunday/other Gazetted holidays and beyond working hours also if need be.
14. Tax deduction at source The Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment.
15. Confidentiality of data and documents The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the data collected as well as the deliverables produced for the office shall remain with this office. No one shall utilize or publish or disclose or part with, to a third party, any part of the data or statistics or proceedings or information collected for the purpose of this assignment or during the course of assignment for the office, without the express written consent of the office. The incumbent shall be bound to hand over the entire set of records of assignment to the Office before the expiryof the contract, and before the final payment is released by the office. 16. Termination of Service The performance of project personnel would be reviewed periodically so that candidates not found up to the mark, could be terminated. The engagement may be terminated at any time by the office without assigning any reasons by giving a one month notice. In case, the person desires to leave the assignment, he/she may also do so by giving one month notice or payment of one month stipend in lieu of, which can be condoned/ curtailed/ extended depending upon the discretionof the Competent Authority.
17. DISCLAIMER Candidates who are applying for any of the above post shall ensure that they fulfill the essential qualifications. If they apply without fulfilling the essential qualifications then it will be considered that they are giving wrong/misleading information. The ONUS OF THIS ACTION WILL BE ON THE CANDIDATE and not on the Institute. In case they are found not fulfilling the essential criteria or that they have provided misleading information, then their candidature for the post may be rejected at any stage of selection or after selection.
18. Disqualification Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
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