The BRIC–National Institute of Immunology has announced an excellent research opportunity for highly qualified and motivated candidates through the recruitment of Research Associate-I/II for the year 2025. This recruitment is aimed at strengthening advanced computational and bioinformatics research in the field of immunology. The position is ideal for candidates holding a PhD in computational life sciences who are interested in working on large-scale biological databases, scientific software development, and interdisciplinary research. The role offers an attractive consolidated salary, exposure to cutting-edge research infrastructure, and the opportunity to contribute to nationally important scientific projects in immunology and systems biology.
Important Dates
- Start Date for Application Submission: 15 December 2025
- Last Date for Application Submission: 01 January 2026
- Project Duration: The position is tenable up to 08 June 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Research Associate-I/II
- Total Number of Vacancies: 01 Post
Application Fees
Candidates are required to pay a nominal application fee as part of the recruitment process.
- Application Fee: ₹100
- Fee Exemption: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Persons with Disabilities, and all Women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee, provided they submit valid documentary proof at the time of application or interview.
- Mode of Fee Payment: The application fee may be paid through prescribed offline or digital payment modes as applicable under institute norms.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the Research Associate-I/II position, candidates must fulfill the following academic requirements:
- A PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Biophysics, or any closely related interdisciplinary area involving computation in life sciences from a recognized institution or university.
Candidates whose doctoral research involved significant computational components applied to biological or biomedical problems will be given preference.
Experience Requirements
In addition to the PhD qualification, candidates must possess:
- Minimum two years of research and development experience in industrial organizations, academic institutions, science and technology organizations, or recognized research establishments.
- Experience should involve scientific research activities, data analysis, software development, or related technical services relevant to computational biology or immunology.
Job Description and Role Responsibilities
The selected Research Associate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of advanced computational infrastructure supporting immunology research. The responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale computational platforms and databases related to immunology and life sciences.
- Developing scientific software modules for efficient data processing, integration, analysis, and visualization of biological datasets.
- Implementing backend services and application programming interfaces (APIs) using Python and other relevant technologies.
- Creating and maintaining web-based user interfaces that allow seamless access to databases and computational tools for researchers.
- Supporting data-driven research by integrating diverse biological datasets, including sequence data, structural data, and omics datasets.
- Ensuring the scalability, performance, and reliability of computational systems used in scientific research.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams to translate biological questions into computational solutions.
Desirable Skills and Experience
While not mandatory, candidates possessing the following skills and experience will have a distinct advantage during the selection process:
- Proven experience in scientific software development for research applications.
- Strong programming skills in Python, with working knowledge of Node.js being desirable.
- Experience in web application development using HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, Bootstrap, and modern front-end libraries.
- Familiarity with web frameworks such as Flask, Django, or similar technologies.
- Strong understanding of Linux system administration, server deployment, and backend operations.
- Hands-on experience in managing and analyzing large-scale biological datasets, including genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, or structural biology data.
- Exposure to AI and machine-learning-ready data pipelines used in biological research.
- Prior experience working with bioinformatics databases, immunology resources, genomics platforms, or structural biology repositories will be considered an added advantage.
Salary Scale and Emoluments
The selected candidate will receive a competitive consolidated salary as per institutional norms and applicable government guidelines.
- Monthly Salary: ₹58,000 to ₹61,000
- House Rent Allowance: 27% of the monthly salary, as applicable
- Total Emoluments: Salary will be fixed based on qualifications, experience, and applicable rules at the time of appointment.
The emoluments are offered in accordance with prevailing norms for Research Associate positions under national research funding guidelines.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
- Age Calculation Date: Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Relaxation in the upper age limit may be applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the Research Associate-I/II post will be conducted through a transparent and merit-based process:
- Applications will be screened based on eligibility, academic background, research experience, and relevance to the project.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Final selection will be based on performance in the interview and overall suitability for the role.
- Candidates must produce attested copies of all educational certificates, experience certificates, and proof of category (if applicable) at the time of the interview.
- Any form of canvassing or attempt to influence the selection process will result in disqualification.
Nature and Duration of Engagement
- The appointment will be made purely on a contractual basis.
- The initial engagement will be for one year, which may be extended annually based on satisfactory performance and project requirements.
- The position is co-terminus with the project and is tenable until 08 June 2028, subject to continuation of the project.
General Instructions
- The position does not carry any claim for permanent employment at the institute.
- No hostel or housing facility will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Applicants must clearly indicate their category and provide valid supporting documents.
- No travel or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview or any stage of the selection process.
- Incomplete applications or applications lacking required details will be summarily rejected without further communication.
- Candidates must ensure that all information provided is accurate; submission of false or misleading information may lead to cancellation of candidature.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must apply strictly in the prescribed format as required for the position. The application should include:
- A complete and updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- Details of academic qualifications and research experience
- A list of publications, if any
- Names and contact details of three professional referees
- Clear mention of the project title in the application
Applications must be submitted within the prescribed timeline. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered under any circumstances.
