Research Faculty

Job Title

• Lab Assistant
• Project Associate-I (b)
• Project Associate-II
• Project Associate-I

Employment Type: Temporary

Vacancy available in departments

• Lab Assistant (01 Post) – Bioengineering Research Centre at NCCS (PI & Co-PI: Prof. Thomas Pucadyil / Dr. Amit Yadav)
• Project Associate-I (b) (01 Post) – Super-enhancer transcribed lncRNAs (SE-lncRNA) involved in glioblastoma tumorigenesis (PI: Dr. Vidisha Tripathi)
• Project Associate-II (01 Post) – Infection-driven hematopoiesis: molecular mechanisms governing stem cell fate, function, and memory (PI: Dr. Prasad Abnave)
• Project Associate-I (01 Post) – Decoding IgE B Cell Evolution to Unlock Curative Strategies in Allergy (PI: Dr. Pankaj Sharma)

Required Qualifications

• Lab Assistant: B.Sc. / 3 years Diploma in Engineering & Technology.
• Project Associate-I (b): Four years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / BVSc / B. Pharm or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine or from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Project Associate-II: Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
• Project Associate-I: Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.

Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Pay Scale

• Lab Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- per month + HRA
• Project Associate-I (b): Rs. 30,000/- per month + HRA
• Project Associate-II: Rs. 28,000/- per month + HRA
• Project Associate-I:
  • Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for scholars selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or (b) a selection process through national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions
  • Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under the above category

Apply Mode: Online

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the Google Form link provided for the respective post on or before 12th October 2026. Use a separate Google Form for each post if applying for more than one position. Applications cannot be edited or resubmitted once submitted, so check all entries carefully before clicking the submit button. Candidates need a Gmail account to fill in the form. Upload all mandatory documents (maximum 1 MB per document, PDF/Image format), and name each file as First Name_Last Name_Document Name. Applications without the essential qualifying degree certificate, proof of date of birth, age relaxation certificates, proof of experience (if applicable), photograph, CV, and other required documents will be rejected. Shortlisted candidates will appear for an online interview, and the shortlist and interview details will be shared on the institutional website.

To Submit Online Application

• Lab Assistant: https://forms.gle/Qhc9e5txNvfsFviq9
• Project Associate-I (b): https://forms.gle/oYecHgdU64zr7ZUn7
• Project Associate-II: https://forms.gle/1cCz3SeMikEDBZEC6
• Project Associate-I: https://forms.gle/5YDJ6q5ySHELUzaC8

Organization address:
National Centre for Cell Science,
NCCS Complex, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune – 411007,
Maharashtra, India

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