ILBS Announces Research Position for a BVG-Funded Project

The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), a super-specialty hospital in New Delhi, is looking to fill the position of Junior Research Fellow / Project Assistant for a one-year, BVG-funded project.

Job and Eligibility Details

Project Title: “Molecular Characterization and evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of BVG Formulation BVGL21/8 and it impacts on gut microbiota in development of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): A Pre-clinical study”
Number of Openings: 1
Remuneration: ₹31,000 + 27% HRA
Age Limit: 35 years

Essential Qualifications:

Candidates must have a M.Pharm/M.S. Pharm, M.Tech (Bio-Technology), or M.Sc in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline. Additionally, a NET/GATE/GPAT qualification or any other national eligibility test is mandatory. Two years of research experience is also required.

Desirable Qualifications:

A postgraduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Pre-clinical studies and cell-based assays
Bioinformatics and proteomic analysis
Mammalian cell culture
Fluorescence microscopy

Application Process and Responsibilities

Interested candidates should email their CV to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Dinesh Mani Tripathi, at lvbresearchproject@gmail.com by September 23, 2025. The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include:

Pre-clinical investigations, including handling small lab animals (mice and rats) for in-vivo toxicity and efficacy analysis.
Handling biological samples and conducting molecular investigations.
In-vitro cell culture, including primary hepatic cells and organoids.
Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of natural/herbal/ayurvedic compounds.
Data compilation, bioinformatics, proteomic analysis, and writing project reports and manuscripts.

The appointment is on a temporary contract basis for 12 months. Candidates invited for the interview must bring self-attested copies of their documents and a recent resume. No travel allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for the interview.