BHL Guide: Who Should Apply & How
Who is this job for?
This is a project associate job in biotechnology for MSc, BTech, BE or MBBS graduates who want lab experience in a stem cell institute. The post is in Dr. Diya Binoy Joseph's lab at BRIC-inStem, Bengaluru, and covers cell culture, animal handling, immunostaining, image analysis and some computational work.
Eligibility at a glance
- Master's in Natural Sciences, or Bachelor's in Engineering, Technology or Medicine
- Project Associate-II also needs 2 years of R&D experience
- Age limit 35 years
- Mouse handling and mammalian cell culture are preferred but not required
How to apply
- Apply online only, through the official BRIC-inStem job portal
- Upload one PDF with a 2-page CV, a 1-page motivation letter and two referees
- Last date: 30 Nov 2026 (written in listing)
Tips for applicants from India
- Write the advertisement number inStem/Temp/55/2026 inside your motivation letter, as the notice asks.
- Fill the form on a desktop browser; the portal warns that mobile submissions can only be redone with a new email.
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Job Description
BRIC-inStem invites applications (online) from eligible candidates for one contractual position of the following Scientific position in the laboratory of Dr. Diya Binoy Joseph. We are looking for dedicated professionals with a background in cellular and molecular biology with basic computational and statistical skills. Individuals with experience with mouse handling and mammalian cell culture would be prioritized although this is not a pre-requisite for the position. Candidates with strong basic knowledge of cellular and molecular biology with a desire to learn on the job will also be considered for the position.
Position: Project Associate-II OR Project Associate-I (01 post)
Job Description: Individuals would perform basic molecular biology, cell biology and histological analysis. Work will include mammalian cell culture, animal handling, immunostaining, image analysis and computational analysis. Project Associates will be expected to contribute to ongoing projects in the lab, test/optimize new techniques and keep records of data and lab materials.
Qualifications
- Project Associate-II: Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent, AND 2 year’s of experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services.
- Project Associate-I: Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Age limit: 35 years
Additional Information
| Company | BRIC-Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (BRIC-inStem) |
|---|---|
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Job Type | Contractual · 11 months (renewable) |
| Experience Level | Project Associate (MSc / BE / BTech / MBBS) |
| Salary / Stipend | PA-II: INR 35,000 + HRA (NET) / INR 28,000 + HRA (non-NET) per month · PA-I: INR 31,000 + HRA (NET) / INR 25,000 + HRA (non-NET) per month |
| Application Deadline | 2026-11-30 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-05 |
| Company Website | https://www.instem.res.in/ ↗ |
| Source | Official Career Page ↗ |
| Advertisement No. | inStem/Temp/55/2026 |
| Laboratory | Dr. Diya Binoy Joseph |
| No. of posts | 01 (Project Associate-II or Project Associate-I) |
| Tenure | Contractual appointment for 11 months, renewable based on requirement, progress review and grant |
| Mode of application | Online only, through the BRIC-inStem job portal (Careers – Open positions) |
| Documents (single PDF) | 2-page CV, 1-page motivation letter mentioning the advertisement number, contact details of at least two referees |
| Application fee | Nil |
| Official advertisement | https://www.instem.res.in/jobportal/sites/default/files/pdfadvt/83c1c81c9150b44d369f6b9e552451c51f58cdf13699ed61ed4e917c184f50df.pdf |
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