Adv. 10/2026: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

RGCB; Thiruvananthapuram; Hybrid; USD 6,200 - 9,300; Full time

Job summary

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram invites applications for the post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) to work on an ICMR/MAHA MedTech funded project titled An AI-Integrated Ultrasensitive Nanopore Sensing System for Non-invasive Early Detection of Cervical Cancer in the Laboratory of Dr. Mahendran K R, Scientist E-II.

Essential qualifications include MSc or equivalent in Life Sciences with 70% marks and at least one year of experience in Membrane

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in Life Sciences with 70% marks.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Membrane Protein Purification with certificate.
• Desirable: experience in Biophysical techniques.

Skills

Membrane Protein Purification

Biophysical techniques

Education

MSc in Life Sciences with 70% marks

Job description

Applications are invited from suitable candidates (Indian Citizens) for one position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) in the ICMR/MAHA MedTech -funded projecttitled "An AI-Integrated Ultrasensitive Nanopore Sensing System for Non-invasive Early Detection of Cervical Cancer"to work in the Laboratory of Dr. Mahendran K R, Scientist E-II at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

EssentialQualifications

• MSc or equivalent degree in any branch of Life Sciences, with 70% marks.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Membrane Protein Purification. A documented experience certificate is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in handling Biophysical techniques.

Age

Below 35 years on 14 th October 2026. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.

Duration

Initially for a period of one year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier and extendable based on the performance evaluation.

Selection Process

• Applications should be submitted online.
• Candidates currently working in Government firms should sendapplications through proper channel.
• Last date for receiving completed applications is 14 th October 2026.
• If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions,separate application forms should be submitted for each position.
• Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate toany future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As withall project positions at RGCB, the position will be co terminuswith end of the project.
  Applications which are not in the prescribed format will summarily be rejected.
  Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply. Applicants will be short listed for the online selection interview based on eligibility criteria.Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.