High-Value Research Positions at ILS Bhubaneswar: Project Scientist, Project Associate & Tech for Wastewater Surveillance

The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has announced multiple project-based positions. These roles are contractual and for an 18-month duration under a critical BIRAC-funded project led by Principal Investigator Dr. P. Prasad, Scientist-F.

The project is titled: “Expansion of INSACOG Wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, Emerging Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance through Genomic-based methods.”

Available Positions and Remuneration

Detailed Eligibility and Job Specifications

1. Project Scientist-II (Wet Lab)

• Essential Qualification: Doctoral Degree in Sciences OR Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (min. 60% marks).
• Essential Experience: Three (3) years of experience in R&D in industrial, academic, or scientific organizations.
• Desired Skills: Expertise in microbiological and molecular biology techniques (microbial isolation, cloning, PCR/qPCR/dPCR, nucleic acid isolation, NGS library preparation), along with managerial and coordination skills.
• Job Description: Coordinate and execute sample collection, systematic data management, report preparation, and collaboration with partner institutions.

2. Project Associate-II (Wet Lab)

• Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences/MVSc OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine (min. 55% marks).
• Essential Experience: Two (2) years of experience in R&D or scientific activities.
• Desired Skills: Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, RT-qPCRs, NGS library preparation).
• Preference: Candidates qualified in NET/GATE/GPAT will be preferred.
• Job Description: Carry out sewage sample processing, nucleic acid extraction, RT-qPCRs, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) preparation.

3. Project Associate-II (Bioinformatics)

• Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences/MVSc OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine (min. 55% marks).
• Essential Experience: Two (2) years of experience in R&D or scientific activities.
• Desired Skills: Familiarity with NGS data analysis (Exome, Whole-genome, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq), and programming skills in R-Bioconductor and Python.
• Preference: Candidates qualified in NET/GATE/GPAT will be preferred.
• Submission Note: A brief one-page write-up explaining bioinformatics research experience and publications (if any) is required.
• Job Description: Responsible for analyzing next-generation sequencing data and related bioinformatics tasks.

4. Laboratory Technician (Field/Lab Support)

• Essential Qualification: B.Sc. OR 3-year diploma in engineering and technology.
• Desired Skills: Biological technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Job Description: Routine collection of wastewater, soil, and other samples from various sites in and around Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, general laboratory work, and managing lab orders/logistics.

Important Dates and Application Process

1. Application Mode: Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the link provided on the institute’s official website (ils.res.in).
2. Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted based on application screening and will then be invited for an interview.
3. Communication: All communication regarding shortlisting and interview dates will be published on the ILS website and conducted via email. No separate call letter will be issued.

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