NIBMG Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 for 1 PostOut

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D., MD, MS, MDS or an equivalent degree; alternatively, they must have an MVSc, M.Pharm, ME or M.Tech followed by three years of research, teaching, or design and development experience, with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
• A first-author publication involving work on human cells, animal models, biochemistry, molecular biology and imaging is desirable.
• The role requires the ability to conduct cell biology experiments in human cells, animal-model studies, biochemical assays, molecular biology work and imaging.

• Open the official notification and download the prescribed application format from page 3.
• Complete the C.V. using that format.
• Combine all relevant attachments into a single PDF.
• Send the application to the email address specified in the official notification.
• In the email subject, identify the Research Associate-I post and the project titled “Investigating The Link Between P53 P300s Mutation And Colon Cancer Development Using Indian Patient Samples, Cellular And Animal Model Systems”.
• Ensure that the email reaches the institute by midnight on 12-11-2026.

About the recruitment

The National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, an autonomous institution under the Department of Biotechnology and part of BRIC, has advertised one Research Associate-I position through advertisement NIBMG/ADMIN/ESTB/2026-27/241, dated 27-10-2026. The vacancy supports a DBT-funded project investigating the relationship between the P53 P300s mutation and colon cancer using Indian patient samples, cellular systems and animal models. Dr. Sagar Sengupta is the Principal Investigator, with Dr. Arindam Maitra as Co-Principal Investigator.

Eligibility and research responsibilities

The essential qualification can be met through a Ph.D., MD, MS, MDS or equivalent degree. Alternatively, applicants may qualify with an MVSc, M.Pharm, ME or M.Tech followed by three years of research, teaching, or design and development experience and at least one SCI-journal research paper. A first-author publication involving the specified experimental areas is desirable.

The work involves human-cell experiments, animal models, biochemistry, molecular biology and imaging. The selected researcher may also need to carry out experiments and assays at collaborating laboratories outside NIBMG. Male candidates must be no older than 40 years and female candidates no older than 45 years on the application deadline.

Application submission

• Download the official notification and use the prescribed application format on page 3.
• Complete the C.V. and combine the relevant attachments into one PDF.
• Email the application to the recipient specified in the notification, identifying the post and project in the subject line.
• Submit it before the deadline of 12-11-2026 midnight.

Selection and appointment terms

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview. Original degrees, certificates and testimonials supporting qualifications and experience must be available for verification at the interview and, if selected, at joining.

The monthly remuneration is Rs 58,000 plus 27% HRA under DST guidelines. Appointment is contractual and initially lasts one year. Any extension depends on performance and project requirements, with the project tenure stated as up to 04.06.2028. BRIC-NIBMG retains the final decision on eligibility, application acceptance and selection arrangements.