ILBS - Research Assistant/Clinical Coordinator, AI/ML Engineer and More Recruitment 2026

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) has announced 8 project-based vacancies for Signal Processing Engineer (Breath/Speech), Bio Medical Data Scientist, Senior AI/ML Engineer, AI/ML Engineer, Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator, Research Assistant/Clinical Coordinator, and Embedded Hardware & Firmware Engineer posts. Eligible candidates can attend a walk-in interview on 31 October 2026, reporting by 11:00 AM at MPH-II, First Floor, Phase-II, ILBS. The engagement is purely contractual and co-terminus with the project tenure up to 31 December 2026. Applicants must bring the duly filled application form in the prescribed format with a recent passport-size photograph affixed. Candidates must report on or before the specified time, as later arrivals and those with incomplete or unsigned applications will not be permitted to participate.

The official notification does not specify an application fee.

About ILBS Recruitment 2026

The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) is conducting this recruitment for project-based positions under the project titled "Walk for Life", funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The engagement is purely on a contractual basis till 31 December 2026 and is co-terminus with the project tenure.

A total of 8 vacancies are available across 7 different designations. Experience is counted only after acquiring the essential educational qualification.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Preferred Streams and Desired Skills

• Signal Processing Engineer (Breath/Speech): Preferred Streams: Electrical/ECE, Electronics, Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, Signal Processing, Computer Science/IT, Mathematics, Data Science, AI/ML, or any other relevant discipline with specialization in signal processing. Desired Skills: Audio and biomedical signal processing, DSP, feature extraction, speech analysis, proficiency in MATLAB, Python (scipy, librosa - Python preferred), healthcare/biomedical signal analysis background.
• Bio Medical Data Scientist: Preferred Streams: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical / ECE, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science/IT, or related discipline with specialization in medical device development or calibration. Skills: Knowledge of imaging systems (3D, retinal, thermal), device interfacing and integration (IoT, sensors, firmware), regulatory and safety compliance (IEC, ISO standards), Python/R, statistical tests, A/B testing, causal inference, econometrics, statistical modelling.
• Senior AI/ML Engineer: Preferred Streams: Computer Science/IT, AI/ML, Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical/Electronics/ECE, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline with major/specialization in AI/ML/Data Science. Desired Skills: Python, C++, SQL, REST API, cloud databases, image annotation tools, backend integration, data security & privacy implementation.
• AI/ML Engineer: Preferred Streams: Computer Science/IT, AI/ML, Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical/Electronics/ECE, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline with major/specialization in AI/ML/Data Science. Desired Skills: Deep learning (CNN, GANs, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV), medical image segmentation & classification, YOLO/MediaPipe for face & body tracking.
• Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator: Skills: Knowledge of ethics, consent, and biomedical research guidelines, clinical data validation & imaging standards. GCP certification preferred.
• Research Assistant/Clinical Coordinator: Key Skills: Patient handling, clinical data collection, documentation, validation, quality control, research ethics, informed consent, SOPs, good communication and computer skills. Desirable: Experience in clinical research, NCD screening, clinical trials, or population-based studies; knowledge/certification in GCP, research ethics, and informed consent.
• Embedded Hardware & Firmware Engineer: Preferred Streams: Electronics/ECE, Electrical, CSE, Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics. Desired Skills: Embedded hardware and firmware development (C/C++), biomedical sensor integration and data acquisition, PCB design, prototyping and testing, I²C/SPI/UART and BLE interfaces, PPG, ECG, SpO₂, temperature, and IMU sensors.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is evaluated as on the closing date:

Signal Processing Engineer (Breath/Speech)

• Develop predictive algorithms for breath/speech biomarkers.
• Train and validate ML models using 3D/breath/speech data.
• Collaborate with clinicians for data interpretation.

Bio Medical Data Scientist

• Evaluate and set up body and retinal scanners.
• Analyze patient health parameters, imaging, and biomarkers using advanced statistical and ML models. Ensure medical validity of results.
• Collaborate with software developers for device communication.

Senior AI/ML Engineer

• Build and optimize AI models integrating medical imaging, speech, and clinical data.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality of research output.
• Implement secure data handling and interoperability protocols.

AI/ML Engineer

• Develop predictive algorithms for NCD screening.
• Train and validate ML models using 3D and retinal data.
• Collaborate with clinicians for data interpretation.

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

• Conduct imaging sessions, collect subject data.
• Ensure standardization and quality control.
• Coordinate clinical research activities, patient assessments, and ensure ethical compliance in data collection and validation.
• Support population-based surveys and follow-up.

Embedded Hardware & Firmware Engineer

• Design and develop embedded biomedical/wearable devices.
• Develop firmware and integrate biomedical sensors.
• Design, assemble and test PCB prototypes.
• Develop sensor data-acquisition and communication interfaces.
• Perform device testing, troubleshooting and validation.

Candidates must report for the walk-in interview with the following items:

• Duly filled-in application form in the prescribed format appended with the notification.
• A recent passport-size photograph affixed on the application form.
• All required original documents supporting educational qualifications, date of birth, experience, and category/disability claims.
• One set of self-attested photocopies of all required documents as per Recruitment Rules (RRs).

Candidates must report at MPH-II, First Floor, Phase-II, ILBS on or before 11:00 AM on 31 October 2026. Document verification and attendance will take place upon reporting. In the event of a large number of candidates reporting, the Institute reserves the right to undertake further screening based on qualifications and experience and to shortlist candidates for conducting a written test and/or interview, as deemed appropriate.

• Candidates must report on or before 11:00 AM on 31 October 2026, after which no candidate will be permitted to appear for the walk-in interview.
• The engagement is purely contractual till 31 December 2026 and co-terminus with the project duration; selected candidates have no claim for regular appointment at ILBS or continuation in any other project.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview or any related selection process.
• Applications submitted in any other format, or incomplete, unsigned applications, or applications without requisite documents shall lead to disqualification.
• No other benefits such as HRA, Provident Fund, CCA, Leave Travel Concession, or Medical Claims shall be admissible.
• Any form of canvassing or attempt to influence the selection process will result in immediate disqualification.
• The Institute reserves the right to cancel or modify the walk-in interview / advertised positions without assigning any reason.
• For queries, candidates can contact: [email protected] ↗.