RGCB Project Research Scientist II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The official notification does not mention an application fee.

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) is an autonomous research institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The present appointment is purely temporary to work in the ICMR Intramural Centre for Collaborative Research (CCR) on Malaria and Host Factors under the supervision of Dr. Rajesh Chandramohanadas, Scientist F.

Candidates must be Indian citizens meeting the following essential qualifications, experience, and age criteria as specified in the recruitment notification: First Class Post Graduate Degree with PhD in the field of Infectious Disease Biology with a background in bio-engineering, bio-physics, or related areas; OR Second Class Post Graduate Degree, with PhD and three years of experience in the field of Infectious Disease Biology, bio-engineering, bio-physics, or related areas. Experience in one or more of the areas related to mammalian and microbial cell culture, omics, or microscopy. Prior experience in handling blood and blood-borne infectious samples. Experience with single-cell assay platforms, mechanobiology, cellular phenotyping, or microscopy. Proficiency with Python and R, and machine learning tools. Good communication, analytical, and management skills. Research publications in r

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated emolument of ₹ 67000 + 20% HRA per month. The appointment is purely on a contract basis, initially for a period of one year or till the termination of the project, whichever is earlier, and is extendable based on the performance evaluation of the candidate.

Applicants will be shortlisted for the online selection interview based on the eligibility criteria. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.

Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co-terminus with the end of the project. Applications which are not in the prescribed format will summarily be rejected. Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply.

BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thycaud Post, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014, Kerala, India Phone: +91-471-2529400 | 2347975 | 2348753 Email: [email protected] , [email protected]