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Applications are invited from deserved and suitable candidates for the Project Associate‑I posts under the project funded by DBT, Govt. of India.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: M.Sc. in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/​MVSC in Life Science/​Zoology/​Botany/​Biotechnology.

Deadline: 07 November 2024

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National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Senior Project Associate on a contract basis. This project aims to assess how plant functional traits explain species’ variation in seedling response to light and water availability, and link findings to habitat fragmentation and global change. The researcher will manage field teams, conduct vegetation census, collect environmental data, help with functional traits assessment, collate and analyse data, and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: MSc in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Botany or allied fields.

Deadline: 11 November 2024

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Candidates are invited to appear before the selection committee for the interview for filling up the purely temporary position in the Short-Term Research Fellowship programme, under the supervision of Shailesh Kumar, Scientist, NIPGR.

NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The position may be terminated any time by giving a month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of NIPGR.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria mentioned in the DST-OM SR/S9/Z05/2019 dated July 10, 2020 and having a M. Sc./M. Tech. degree (with minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA) in Bioinformatics are eligible to appear for interview. If the candidate does not have master’s degree in bioinformatics, then M.Sc. and, at least six months or more research experience in the field of bioinformatics and data sciences will be required to shortlist the candidate for interview.

Deadline: 13 November 2024

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Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is a not-for-profit biotech R&D organisation dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices for diseases with a high socio-economic impact. Since its inception in 2014, FNDR has generated a portfolio of therapeutics in tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, malaria, dengue, leishmania, serious bacterial infections, fungal infections, COVID-19 and RSV, spanning over early-stage discovery to late-stage clinical trials. FNDR’s R&D Centre, which includes state-of-the-art BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories for both in vitro and in vivo research, is located in Bengaluru, India.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Microbiology or related Biosciences stream with 2 to 3 years’ experience in microbiology. Pharma-industry and Postdoc experience is preferred.

Deadline: 15 November 2024

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ATREE is seeking highly motivated Senior Research Associates to enhance our collaborative research efforts in natural and social sciences.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Geoinformatics, RS-GIS, or Life Sciences with 5+ years of relevant research experience.

Deadline: 17 November 2024

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The project aims to identify spatial patterns of environmental and biological factors such as leaf, soil and pollinator larval chemistry, and biological interactions such as plant-insect and plant-soil microbial interactions, as putative indicators of the impact of roads on agropastoral land use practices.

The Research Assistant will be involved in implementing the project, including but not limited to developing protocols for data collection, planning, and collecting data through fieldwork and laboratory work, and working with research partners and interns. They will also be involved with facilitating chemical and genomic analyses of samples, analysing the data, and writing. The fieldwork for sample and data collection will be primarily around Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The Research Assistant will work with Yadugiri Tiruvaimozhi and Shivani Jadeja, Assistant Professors of Biology, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences, Krea University.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Postgraduate degree (MSc, PG Diploma, or similar) in Biology, Ecology, or allied fields.

Deadline: 30 November 2024

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Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), is an Institution of national importance established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, with regional and global partnerships synergising with the programmes of UNESCO. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: A post-graduate degree in any discipline.

Deadline: 15 December 2024

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National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) — Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is a premier research institute engaged in research in life sciences across scale. Several research facilities and associated infrastructure helps in providing cutting edge technology and support research. Several of these facilities not only provide support to the researchers within the institute, but also academia and industry nationally and internationally.

NCBS is proud to launch a Science Education Initiative to supplement biology teaching at the high school and undergraduate levels, nurturing future talent in the biological sciences. NCBS invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Teacher Training Coordinator on fixed term basis.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD in Biology.

Deadline: 08 November 2024

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NCBS is proud to launch a Science Education Initiative to supplement biology teaching at the high school and undergraduate levels, nurturing future talent in the biological sciences. NCBS invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Educational Resources Coordinator on fixed term basis.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in any field of science.

Deadline: 08 November 2024

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National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Field Workers on contract basis.

The project aims to understand traits associated with drought tolerance in saplings of dry deciduous tree species to model their response to climate change and invasive species in a dry tropical ecosystem. The work will involve data collection in the field and greenhouse. Candidates will be expected to work with senior members to manage field assistants, organise and implement field work, plan and implement greenhouse experiments, collate and compile data, and conduct preliminary analysis. Knowledge of Kannada or Tamil is desirable but not mandatory. Ability to drive 2 and/​or 4‑wheeler in field conditions is highly preferred.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: BSc in life science, environment, ecology, or allied field.

Deadline: 11 November 2024

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The Dibang Team supported by the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) is looking for a Project Coordinator in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. The Dibang Program is a locally-led biocultural research and conservation initiative that combines traditional knowledge, Western science, and local priorities. Given its interdisciplinary, decentralised, and cross-sectoral ethic, the Project Manager is expected to have an interdisciplinary background, and experience of working as part of large, non-hierarchical, non-urban teams.

More information can be found here.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in natural sciences with proven social science experience or degree in social sciences with ecology/​conservation experience.

Deadline: 30 November 2024

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