NIBMG Genomics Recruitment High-Value Roles in Wastewater Surveillance for Life Sciences Candidates

The National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), an Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, is recruiting highly qualified candidates for contractual positions under a multi-institutional project: “Expansion of INSACOG – Wastewater Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, Emerging Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance through Genomics-Based Methods.”

The project aims to establish a pan-India surveillance and early warning system for various viral and bacterial pathogens using genomic methods. Appointments are initially for one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.

(Vacancy Details)

Position	No. of Posts	Monthly Remuneration	Essential Qualifications	Age Limit
Project Manager	1	₹ 1,25,000/- (Consolidated)	Ph.D. in Life Science with experience in managing large multi-centric projects.	Not specified (implied 50 years based on similar posts)
Project Scientist-I	2	₹ 56,000/- + 27% HRA	Ph.D. in Life Science with experience in genomics / bioinformatics.	35 years
Project Associate II	2 (1 Experimental, 1 Bioinformatics)	₹ 35,000/- + 27% HRA (with NET/GATE) OR ₹ 28,000/- + 27% HRA (without NET/GATE)	i) M.Sc. in Life Science / Bioinformatics or related discipline. ii) 2 years’ experience in research/development in industrial or academic institutions.	35 years

Key Roles and Desirable Expertise

Project Manager (Coordination & Leadership)

Nature of Duty: Overall coordination of all aspects of the multi-institutional project, liaising with partner institutes, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, preparing professional reports, and overseeing laboratory records.
Desirable: Minimum 1 year of experience in managing large, multicenter projects.

Project Scientist-I (Genomics & Data Analysis)

Nature of Duty: Analysis of genome sequence data (metagenome, viral genome, bacterial genome), report preparation, data curation, modeling, and establishing a centralized data analysis and reporting system.
Desirable: Experience in database handling, web-program development, Unix, R, and biostatistics, along with peer-reviewed publications.

Project Associate II (Hands-on Lab/Bioinformatics)

Experimental Focus: Environmental sample collection, nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, DD-PCR, isolation of AMR pathogens, Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST), and genome sequencing.
- Desirable: Minimum 1 year experience in molecular biology / bacteriology and hands-on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
Bioinformatics Focus: Experience in database handling, web-program mining, Unix, R, and biostatistics, and analysis of genome sequence data (metagenome, viral/bacterial genome).

Application and Interview Process

Application Deadline: Candidates must submit their C.V. in the prescribed format to the email address mentioned below within 20-11-2025 before 5 PM.
Submission Email: applsmlab.gmail.com
Subject Line: Must be included in the email.
Note: Applications/CVs not sent in the prescribed format will not be accepted.
Selection Process: Only shortlisted candidates will be sent the Interview Link (TEAMS) for an Online Interview.