The BRIC-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has invited applications for the post of Project Associate-I under a research project focused on diabetic urinary tract infections and antimicrobial resistance.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from Biological Sciences, B.Pharm, BVSc, Biotechnology, and related disciplines who are interested in research careers in genomics, molecular biology, and infectious diseases.
NIBMG Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | BRIC-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) |
| Location | Kalyani, West Bengal |
| Position | Project Associate-I |
| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Advertisement No. | NIBMG/ACAD/PROJECT RECT./2026-27/083 |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Selection Mode | Shortlisting & Online Interview |
| Tenure | Initially 1 Year (Extendable) |
About the Research Project
The selected candidate will work on the project:
“Genetically Engineered Macrophage Microvesicles Carrying Human β-Defensin-2 for Targeted Treatment of Uropathogenic E. coli in Diabetic Bladder Infections”
The project aims to investigate:
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in diabetic patients
- Role of macrophages in antimicrobial defense
- Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs)
- Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs)
- CRISPR-based gene regulation
- Novel therapeutic approaches to combat antibiotic resistance
The project is being led by Dr. Soumitra Mohanty at NIBMG, Kalyani.
Vacancy Details
Project Associate-I
Number of Posts
01 Position available.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:
Essential Qualification
- Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences
OR
- Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences
OR
- B.Pharm
OR
- BVSc
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine from a recognized institution.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have qualified through any one of the following:
National Eligibility Tests
- CSIR-UGC NET
- GATE
National-Level Examinations Conducted By
- DST
- DBT
- DAE
- DOS
- DRDO
- Ministry of Education (MoE)
- ICAR
- ICMR
- IITs
- IISc
- IISER
- NISER
and other equivalent government agencies or institutions.
Desirable Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates having experience in:
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Bacteriological Techniques
- Molecular Biology
- Gene Cloning
- CRISPR-mediated Cell Line Generation
- qPCR
- Western Blotting
- Wet Lab Techniques
Candidates having experience handling pathogens such as:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
will be preferred.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive:
₹37,000 per month + 30% HRA
Candidates who do not qualify under the prescribed national eligibility examination criteria may be considered at:
₹30,000 per month + 30% HRA
subject to suitability and availability.
Job Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Full-time laboratory research work
- Experimental data generation
- Data analysis
- Scientific documentation
- Assisting in ongoing laboratory projects
- Performing experiments assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI)
The position requires active participation in research activities and project execution.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes:
- Application Screening
- Shortlisting of Candidates
- Online Interview through Microsoft Teams
Only shortlisted candidates will receive the interview link.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should send their CV in the prescribed format to:
Email ID:
hostpathogen.sm14lab@gmail.com
Subject Line:
Application for the post of PA-I in Project “Genetically Engineered Macrophage Microvesicles Carrying Human β-Defensin-2 for Targeted Treatment of Uropathogenic E. coli in Diabetic Bladder Infections”
Last Date:
29 June 2026 (Midnight)
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format.
- All supporting documents should be merged into a single PDF file.
- Original certificates and testimonials will be verified at the time of interview/joining.
- Any discrepancy in documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- NIBMG’s decision regarding eligibility, shortlisting, and selection shall be final.
Why This Opportunity is Important for B.Pharm Students?
This recruitment is particularly beneficial for B.Pharm graduates who wish to build careers in:
- Biomedical Research
- Molecular Biology
- Genomics
- Biotechnology
- Drug Discovery
- Clinical Research
- PhD & Research Programs
The project provides exposure to advanced techniques such as CRISPR, qPCR, Cell Culture, and Antimicrobial Research, which are highly valuable in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
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