Overview
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Sr. Project Scientist (3 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 31 July 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Science or related quantitative field, M.Tech with 6 years experience, Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Science or related quantitative field
- Vacancies
- 3
- Last date to apply
- 31 July 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 July 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sr. Project Scientist | 2 |
| Project Associate I | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Sr. Project Scientist: 2 Project Associate I: 1 Total: 3
Eligibility
• Sr. Project Scientist: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a closely related quantitative field. First class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate discipline, or M. Tech. with first class or equivalent and six years of relevant experience. Proven experience with AI for the classification of biological datasets. Experience in Designing, training, and validating AI/ML architectures (including Deep Learning, GNNs, or Transformers) tailored for biological sequences, structural biology, or clinical datasets, including image data sets. Experience in maintaining rigorous code repositories (GitHub/GitLab), writing technical documentation, and contributing to peer-reviewed scientific publications. OR Proven experience in one or more omics data analysis areas, including single-cell and bulk RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, spatial omics, proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, imaging data, or clinical data. Strong proficiency in Python and R/MATLAB. Hands-on experience in applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to biological data. Expertise in biological data mining, preprocessing, and preparation for downstream analyses. • Project Associate I: Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a closely related quantitative field, and experience working on bioinformatics or computational biology projects.
Salary
• Sr. Project Scientist: ₹77,152/- per month (inclusive of HRA) • Project Associate I: ₹31,750/- per month (inclusive of HRA)
Selection Process
• Online Application Submission • Shortlisting • In-person Interview
How to Apply
• Applications must be submitted online on or before 31-07-2026. • To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section. • Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of ICGEB to complete the application. • Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details. • Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format. • Pay the application fee online, if applicable. • Review all details carefully before submitting the form. • Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICGEB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Sr. Project Scientist and Project Associate I Posts?
Last Date: 31 July 2026; Application Deadline: 31 July 2026; Last Date to Apply: 31 July 2026
What is the selection process?
• Online Application Submission • Shortlisting • In-person Interview