Job Description
The National Institute of Immunology invites applications for one Research Associate-I position under the BIRAC-funded project titled “Understanding the molecular and immunological correlates of tuberculosis-induced cachexia.” The selected candidate will conduct immunological and molecular biology experiments, perform high-parameter flow cytometry, work on single-cell RNA sequencing and omics data analysis, and develop custom analytical code in R. Candidates must be capable of carrying out both wet-lab experiments and bioinformatics analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform multicolour, high-parameter flow cytometry analysis of immune cells.
- Conduct single-cell RNA sequencing experiments.
- Perform omics data analysis, including analysis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
- Conduct experiments involving antigen-specific T cells.
- Analyse immunological and molecular data using bioinformatics approaches.
- Write custom R code for data analysis.
- Perform both wet-lab experiments and computational analyses.
Qualifications
- Ph.D., MD, MS, MDS, or an equivalent degree; or
- Three years of research, teaching, and design and development experience after an MVSc, M.Pharm, ME, or M.Tech degree, with at least one research paper in an SCI-indexed journal.
- Candidates who have completed their viva voce examination may apply.
Experience
Expertise in handling human samples and cohorts.
Experience in human immunology.
Experience with multicolour, high-parameter flow cytometry analysis.
Experience in genomics.
Experience with antigen-specific T-cell analysis, single-cell multiomics, omics data analysis, and immune cell culture is preferred.
Skills Required
- Human immunology and immune cell analysis.
- High-parameter flow cytometry.
- Single-cell RNA sequencing and multiomics.
- Genomics and omics data analysis.
- Programming and custom code development in R.
- Wet-lab experimental techniques.
- Bioinformatics and computational analysis.
- Handling human samples and clinical cohorts.
Additional Information
| Company | National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Job Type | Project-based Contract Position |
| Experience Level | Experienced Researcher / Postdoctoral-Level Research Professional |
| Salary / Stipend | ₹58,000 per month plus 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA), as specified in the advertisement. |
| Application Deadline | 2026-10-28 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-14 |
| Company Website | https://www.nii.res.in/ ↗ |
| Source | Official Career Page ↗ |
| Position | Research Associate-I Number of Vacancies: 1 Project Title: Understanding the molecular and immunological correlates of tuberculosis-induced cachexia Funding Agency: Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Project Investigators: Dr. Aneeshkumar A. G. and Dr. Veena S. Patil Project Investigator Emails: aneesh@nii.ac.in; veena@nii.ac.in Project Tenure: Until 12 September 2027 Contract Duration: One year or the remaining duration of the project, whichever is shorter, at a time Salary: ₹58,000 per month plus 27% HRA Interview Mode: Offline or online Application Method: Email to the project investigator Required Documents: Prescribed application format, complete CV, and names of three referees CV Requirements: Include experimental expertise and a list of publications Application Fee: ₹100, subject to the advertisement's payment instructions Fee Exemption: Women and SC/ST/PH candidates, subject to documentary proof Accommodation: Hostel or housing facility will not be provided Travel Allowance: No TA/DA for attending the interview Application Instructions: Use the prescribed format and include contact details, email ID, and telephone/fax numbers where applicable |
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