NIAB Announces Doctoral Vacancies for Indo-UK Project Senior Project Associate & Technical Assistant Posts Open
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The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, is inviting applications for a DBT-BBSRC funded Indo-UK research project. The project is titled “The contribution of cross-species innate immune responses to the host control of Q-fever.” Two positions are open for this project: one Senior Project Associate and one Technical Assistant.
Senior Project Associate
- Number of Posts: 1
- Essential Qualification:
- A Doctoral Degree in Science, Engineering, Technology, Pharma, MD, or MS from a recognized university.
- OR a Master’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences/MVSc with four years of experience in research and development.
- Fellowship: The fellowship amount is ₹42,000 per month + 27% HRA, which totals ₹53,340 per month.
- Age Limit: The upper age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government rules.
- Desirable Experience: Candidates with experience in cell culture, immunological techniques, and vaccine adjuvant research are preferred. NET/GATE qualified candidates will also be given preference.
- Tenure: Initially for one year, likely to be extended based on performance and co-terminus with the project duration (July 2028).
Technical Assistant
- Number of Posts: 1
- Essential Qualification: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or a relevant discipline.
- Fellowship: The fellowship amount is ₹20,000 per month + 27% HRA.
- Age Limit: The upper age limit is 50 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government rules.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in cell culture, immunological techniques, adjuvant chemistry, and animal handling (especially mice or goats) is desirable.
- Tenure: Initially for one year, likely to be extended based on performance and co-terminus with the project duration (July 2028).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only. The application link is available on the official NIAB website, niab.res.in. The online application window is open from August 22, 2025. The last date for application submission is September 12, 2025, by 5 PM.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and will be interviewed through an online mode. No hard copies of the application are required.
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