1. Research Associate (RA)

• Project Title: Exploring bioactive compounds and natural colorants from biomass for functional food development and therapeutic targets.
• Essential Qualification:
  • PhD in Life Science / Food Science / Pharmacy / Biochemistry.
  • Minimum 3 SCI journal publications related to the project.
• Emoluments: ₹58,000/- per month + HRA.
• Age Limit: 40 years.
• Responsibilities: Experimental work on bioactive compounds for therapeutic applications, developing functional food prototypes, and conducting chemical analyses.
• Contact: Dr. Shivraj Nile (shivraj.nile@nabi.res.in).

2. Project Assistant (2 positions)

• Project Title: Microbiome big-data mining to discover novel patterns.
• Essential Qualification: MSc in Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences with at least 55% marks.
• Desirable Skills: Linux/Unix command line, programming for bioinformatics.
• Emoluments: ₹20,000/- per month + HRA.
• Age Limit: 28 years.
• Contact: Dr. Shrikant Mantri (shrikant@nabi.res.in).

3. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Project Title: Development of aptamer-based lateral flow assay for onsite detection of bacteria.
• Essential Qualification:
  • Postgraduate degree in Basic Science or Graduate/Postgraduate in a professional course with National Eligibility Tests (e.g., CSIR-UGC-NET, GATE).
• Emoluments: ₹37,000/- per month + HRA.
• Age Limit: 28 years.
• Desirable Skills: Aptamer synthesis, nanomaterials, biosensing.
• Contact: Dr. Nitin Kumar Singhal (nitin@nabi.res.in).

4. Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (JRF/SRF)

• Project Title: Identification and characterization of specific genes/metabolites linked to rancidity in pearl millet for nutri-rich products.
• Essential Qualification:
  • Master’s degree with relevant NET qualifications (as per ICAR/DST/UGC guidelines).
• Emoluments: ₹31,000/- per month + HRA.
• Desirable Skills: Gene/metabolite analysis, bioavailability assessment, molecular techniques, and animal handling.
• Contact: Dr. Nitin Kumar Singhal (nitin@nabi.res.in).

5. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (Own Fellowship)

• Project Title: Improvement of nutritional and processing quality of wheat.
• Essential Qualification:
  • MSc/MTech in Life Sciences with 55% marks.
  • National-level fellowship eligibility (e.g., UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT).
• Emoluments: Fellowship as per funding agency norms.
• Age Limit: 28 years.
• Desirable Skills: Molecular biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry.
• Contact: Dr. Monika Garg (monikagarg@nabi.res.in).

Application Process

1. Walk-In Interview Date: 7th January 2025, 09:00 AM at NABI, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab.
2. Documents to Carry:
   • Duly filled application form (downloadable from NABI website).
   • Supporting documents for qualifications, age proof, and experience.
3. Registration Timing: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on the interview day.

Additional Notes

• Ensure the application form is accurate; no changes will be allowed post-submission.
• Relaxations in age are available as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and women candidates.

Application Form