IISER Bhopal invites applications for Project Scientist I position

                                     

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal is a premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the Project Scientist I position in the Department of Biotechnology sponsored project purely on a contract basis.

Position:  Project Scientist I

Project Title: Artificial Intelligence for Microbiome and NGS-based Therapeutics

Project description: This project involves metagenomics and analysis of microbiome data, development of a diagnostic kit, and AIML. The focus of the lab is genomics, metagenomics, and computational biology including AIML. Details of research pursued in the Integrated Omics, Bioinformatics, and AI Lab at IISER Bhopal can be found on our website (metabiosys.iiserb.ac.in)

Tenure:  12 months and renewable based on satisfactory performance.

Eligibility: 

1. Master's in bioinformatics/computational biology/data science/computer sciences/Artificial Intelligence or any related computational biology discipline from a recognized University/Institution with a good academic record (first class/division or minimum CPI of 7.0/10.0) with at prior research work experience after or during the Master’s degree. Candidate must have qualified for a National Eligibility Test (UGC, CSIR, GATE, etc.) with a valid rank/score at the time of applying for this post. Students from national institutes (e.g., IISERs/IITs/NITs/IISc) with above 8.0/10.0 CPI are eligible without NET qualification.

2. PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Data Science/Computer Sciences/Artificial Intelligence or any related computational discipline from a recognized University/Institution with relevant research experience in the area of project.

Desirable Qualification: Only those candidates fulfilling the criteria of Eligibility I with prior research experience in computational biology or biological data analysis, and artificial intelligence during or after the Master’s degree will be preferred and will be shortlisted for the interview. For candidates holding a PhD degree, relevant research experience during or after a PhD in the area of project will be preferred for shortlisting the application for interview.

Fellowship:  Rs.56,000 p.m. + HRA (18%)

How to apply: 

Interested researchers should fill out an online application form and upload their updated and detailed CV to this application. The application portal will be open until 20th September 2024. For any queries regarding this application please email vineetks@iiserb.ac.in with the subject reading “Query regarding Project Scientist position”.

Note: Shortlisted candidates shall be intimated via email (tentatively on 24th September 2024). The interview shall be conducted online via Zoom/GMeet platform.

Last date for apply: 20th September 2024 (online application)

The tentative start date for the position is 10th October 2024.

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