JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS NEWSLETTER
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Dear IndiaBioscience community,
Welcome to this month's jobs and internships newsletter! This newsletter brings to you a range of jobs and internships across academia, industry, and other science professions.
If you would like to post a job or internship opportunity in this newsletter, please fill the job posting form and provide the details of your organisation. You can also email us at classifieds[at]indiabioscience[dot]org (please use 'Job/Internship for newsletter' in the subject line). We do charge a small fee of INR 1500+18% GST for a job posting on our website and INR 2500+18% GST for a job posting in our newsletter. You can also find jobs on our website, along with a weekly curation of opportunities on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram via #ScienceJobsTuesdays. Scroll down for jobs and internships for July 2026. |
JOBS IN ACADEMIA
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Post Doctoral Fellow
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Ashoka University
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Ashoka University invites Indian nationals for Axis Bank-funded postdoctoral fellowships (2026 – 27) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Economics, and Psychology. Selected candidates will be funded by Axis Bank and designated as Axis Bank-Ashoka Post-doctoral Fellows. Ashoka University offers a highly enriching and collaborative research ecosystem designed to elevate your academic and research journey. More information can be found here. Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. Deadline: 10 July 2026 _________________________ |
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Project Assistant
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M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
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Applications are invited for the post of Project Assistant at M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai. More information can be found here. Qualifications: M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Agricultural Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related disciplines. Deadline: 10 July 2026 _________________________ |
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Research Associate
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M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
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This is a multi-institutional collaborative project between M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, Vellore Institute of Technology and University of Hyderabad. Title of the project — Haplotype based validation of the role of a lectin gene (SalT) operational at the interface of abiotic (salinity) and biotic (blast disease) stress resistance through in-planta as well as ex-planta strategies. - Basic molecular biology & cloning techniques
- Rice transformation & green-house based evaluation
- E. coli protein overexpression
- Data analysis, scientific writing, and publication
Age Limite: Fresh Ph.D candidates will be preferred. Age not more than 32 years as on the date of application. Job Code: RA1BIO-06 – 2026 More information can be found here. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Agricultural Biotechnology/Life sciences/Plant Sciences and related fields, with minimum 60% aggregate during post-graduation. Deadline: 13 July 2026 _________________________ |
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Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow
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Talwar Research Foundation
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Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (one position each) in the DBT funded Project titled “Engineering a Bispecific T‑cell Engager (BiTE) for combined immunotherapy with hCG-targeting immunotoxin in advanced-stage cancers“ More information can be found here. Qualifications: Candidates should hold an M.Sc./M.Tech. degree in Biotechnology or any allied field of Life Sciences and fulfill the eligibility criteria as per DST guidelines (DST Memorandum No. SR/S9/Z‑08/2018 dated 30.01.2019). Deadline: 15 July 2026 _________________________ |
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Junior Research Fellow
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Ahmedabad University
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Applications are invited for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in Prof. Krishna B. S. Swamy’s laboratory at Ahmedabad University under an ANRF – ARG funded project. Project Overview: Candida species are common members of the human microbiota but can become opportunistic pathogens under specific conditions. This project aims to understand how interactions between different Candida species influence their evolution, fitness, and transition from commensalism to pathogenesis. The research combines experimental evolution, fungal genetics, microbiology, host– pathogen interaction studies, microscopy, flow cytometry, genomics, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics to uncover the molecular basis of dual-species candidiasis. More information can be found here. Qualifications: First Class Master’s degree (≥60%) in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related Life Sciences. Deadline: 15 July 2026 _________________________ |
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Doctoral Researcher
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Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
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The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) invites applications for a fully funded doctoral researcher position on the interdisciplinary research theme “Rurban Ecologies, Cultural Flows, and the Making of Urban Nature.” The project explores how urban ecology and biodiversity are actively shaped through the movement of plants, materials, species, and cultural practices across interconnected rural and urban landscapes. More information can be found here. Qualifications: Applicants should hold a postgraduate degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Sustainability Studies, or a closely related discipline. Deadline: 15 July 2026 _________________________ |
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Scientist Positions
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BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences
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BRIC- Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar is a leading national institution in India under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. ILS has a broad vision of conducting high-quality, multidisciplinary research to advance human health, longevity, agriculture, and the environment. ILS has several advanced multidisciplinary research programs in the areas of Infectious Disease Biology, Cancer Biology, Interdisciplinary Biology, and Plant & Marine Biotechnology. The Institute invites applications for faculty positions from eligible early as well as mid-career scientists (from Indian citizens only) with leadership potential in the field and passion for innovative research to set up independent multidisciplinary research programs specifically in the areas of Cancer immunotherapy, Clinical genomics, Gene therapy, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Metabolic and neurological disorders, Neglected tropical diseases, AMR, Vaccine development, Structural biology, Enzyme engineering, and Smart cereal crops. More information can be found here. Qualifications: Refer to the advertisement Deadline: 23 July 2026 _________________________ |
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Post Doctoral Fellow
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Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay
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Applications are invited for the post of Post Doctoral Fellow at IIT Bombay, Mumbai.
More information can be found here. Qualifications: Candidates must have obtained their Ph. D. degree in the last two years or submitted their Ph. D. thesis and are awaiting the defense. Deadline: 31 August 2026 _____________________________ |
OTHER SCIENCE JOBS
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Associate Editor (Content Development)
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Azim Premji University
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i wonder… is an Azim Premji University publication. The magazine curates and publishes articles and resources to support the classroom practice of preparatory-stage (Grades III – V) Environmental Studies (EVS) and middle-stage (Grades VI – VIII) science teachers. Our focus is on teaching and learning processes in government school contexts. Learn more about us and our work here.
i wonder… is looking for a part-time Associate Editor (Content Development) to join our team to support draft development, content creation, and core editorial workflows. More information can be found here. Qualifications: - Strong academic background in science. A proven understanding of science pedagogy, curriculum design, and inquiry-based learning.
- Strong skills in editing and writing clearly in English. A basic understanding and ability to read Hindi and/or Kannada is an asset.
- Strong analytical and critical reading skills.
- Systematic, organized, and meticulous with an eye for structural editing, formatting, and detail.
- Enjoys a deeply collaborative process of giving and receiving constructive feedback with authors and editors.
Deadline: 15 July 2026 _________________________ |
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Associate Editor (Coordination & Outreach)
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Azim Premji University
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i wonder… is an Azim Premji University publication. The magazine curates and publishes articles and resources to support the classroom practice of preparatory-stage (Grades III – V) Environmental Studies (EVS) and middle-stage (Grades VI – VIII) science teachers. Our focus is on teaching and learning processes in government school contexts.
i wonder… is looking for a part-time Associate Editor (Coordination & Outreach) to join our team. This role is split between coordination and outreach (60%) and editorial content support (40%). More information can be found here. Qualifications: - A strong academic background in science.
- Strong skills in communicating clearly and professionally in written English. A basic understanding and ability to read Hindi and/or Kannada is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
- Systematic, organised, and meticulous with an eye for detail.
- Enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is open to asking for and receiving feedback
Deadline: 15 July 2026 _________________________ |
