Project Scientist I, Research Associate I, Principal Project Associate, Project Associate II & I (Advt. NIBMG/ADMIN/ESTB/2026-27/246) – BRIC-NIBMG Kalyani

Job Description

BRIC-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) Kalyani is an Institute of Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology. The Institute has created the necessary physical infrastructure and critical platform technologies to support research, translation and training in biomedical genomics. Applications are invited for the position of Project Linked Person for extramural projects to be executed by the BRIC-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani. Selected applicants will be appointed initially for one year. The tenure of appointment may be extended depending on performance and availability of funds.
Project Title: IndiaCAN-Twin: Towards AI-Powered Digital Twin Platform for Early Detection and Personalized Care in Indian Oral Cancer.
Principal Investigator’s name: Prof. Nidhan K. Biswas and Prof Analabha Basu
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Dilip Kumar
Research Description:
Oral cancer represents a critical public health probelm in India, accounting for nearly one-third of the global cancer disease burden and consistently ranking as the leading cancer among Indian males. Predominantly manifesting as gingivo-buccal oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) driven by widespread smokeless tobacco and areca nut consumption, the disease is frequently detected at late stages, resulting in poor clinical outcomes and substantial therapeutic resistance. Leveraging multi-omics profiling, longitudinal cohorts, and computational genomics pipelines established at NIBMG, this DBT-funded collaborative initiative with IIT Kharagpur aims to integrate multi-modal high-throughput genomics with artificial intelligence and digital pathology. The project seeks to build predictive Bio-AI frameworks to dissect tumor heterogeneity, track metastatic transitions, and discover clinically actionable diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for Indian oral cancer patients.
Positions available and nature of duty:
Project Scientist I (1 post): (i) Multi-omics data integration (ii) Process and make data AI-ready (iii) AI model testing and critically assess the performance (iv) High throughput data analysis and interpretation.
Research Associate I (2 posts): (i) Performing wet lab-based molecular biology/functional validation assays (ii) Performing mammalian cell culture-based assays (iii) Assisting in performing multi-omics data generation (library preparation, sequencing) (iv) Report writing.
Principal Project Associate (2 posts): (i) Multi-omics data integration (ii) Process and make data AI-ready (iii) AI model testing and critically assess the performance (iv) High throughput data analysis and interpretation and report writing; OR (i) Performing wet lab-based molecular biology assays (ii) Performing mammalian cell culture-based assays (iii) Assisting in performing multi-omics data generation (library preparation, sequencing) (iv) Report writing.
Project Associate II (2 posts): (i) Performing wet lab-based molecular biology/functional validation assays (ii) Maintenance of biosamples in biorepository, record keeping (iii) Inventory management (iv) Record keeping and Report writing.
Project Associate I (4 posts): (i) High throughput data QC, analysis and multi-omics data integration (ii) Process and make data AI-ready and testing of AI models (iii) Inventory management (iv) Record keeping and Report writing.

Qualifications

• Project Scientist I – Essential: Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable: (i) Expert in developing data analytical pipelines and tools for big data analysis and interpretations of genomics and transcriptomics data (ii) Experience in AI/ML model development (iii) Experience in Python or R (iv) Good knowledge in Linux.
• Research Associate I – Essential: Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Desirable: (i) Documented experience in cell culture, multi-omics data generation (library preparation, sequencing), cell culture and functional/molecular biology assays (ii) Candidates with demonstrated experience in molecular cloning, CRISPR-Cas9 based assays etc will be preferred; or experience in developing data analytical pipelines and tools for big data analysis and interpretations of genomics and transcriptomics data.
• Principal Project Associate – Essential: (i) Master's Degree in Natural or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognised University or equivalent; and (ii) Eight years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services; OR Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology/Pharma/MD/MS from a recognized University or equivalent; and Four years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and service. Desirable: (i) Experience in developing data analytical pipelines and tools for big data analysis and interpretations of genomics and transcriptomics data (ii) Experience in AI/ML (iii) Experience in Linux, Python or R; OR (i) Documented experience in multi-omics data generation (library preparation, sequencing) (ii) Documented experience in cell culture and functional/molecular biology assays; candidates with prior experience in molecular cloning, CRISPR-Cas9 based assays etc will be preferred.
• Project Associate II – Essential: (i) Master's Degree in Natural or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services. Desirable: (i) Documented experience in cell culture, multi-omics data generation (library preparation, sequencing) (ii) Experience in cell culture and functional/molecular biology assays.
• Project Associate I – Essential: 1. Master's Degree in Natural or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; 2. CSIR-UGC (NET)/LS or GATE or equivalent National level examinations conducted by central govt agencies. Desirable: (i) Experience in omics data analysis (ii) Experience in AI/ML (iii) Experience in Linux, Python or R; OR (i) Candidates with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology assays will be preferred.

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