ILS Bhubaneswar Walk-in: Project Associate II for Genome Mapping in Little Millet (Salary up to ₹42,000 + HRA)

The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), invites applications for a purely temporary position of Project Associate II under an ANRF-funded (DST) research project.

Detail	Information
Post Name	Project Associate II
Project Title	Genome-wide association mapping of important agronomic traits in the climate-resilient crop little millet (Panicum sumatrense).
Principal Investigator	Dr. Seema Pradhan
Project Duration	3 years
Maximum Age Limit	35 years

💰 Remuneration Details

The monthly salary is based on the candidate’s national eligibility status:

Eligibility Status	Remuneration (Per Month)
NET/GATE Qualified	₹42,000/- + HRA
Others (Non-NET/GATE)	₹33,000/- + HRA

Note: NET/GATE qualification includes CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or any national-level examination conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies.

🎓 Essential & Desirable Qualifications

Category	Requirement
Essential Qualification	Master’s Degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized University.
Essential Experience	Two years’ experience in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations.
Desirable Experience	Experience in Bioinformatics, especially NGS data analysis, will be preferred.

🗓️ Walk-in Interview Details

Event	Information
Date & Time	October 8, 2025, 10:30 AM onwards
Reporting Time	Candidates should report on or before 10:00 AM. Entry will close after 10:15 AM.
Venue	Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar
Application Process	Candidates must download and fill the application form from the ILS website (ils.res.in) and bring it to the interview.
Documents to Bring	Original certificates for verification of eligibility and experience, along with the filled application form.

Note: The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview, and all communications will be via email.