RGCB Project Research Scientist II Recruitment 2026

The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), an autonomous organization under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 1 temporary position of Project Research Scientist II (Non-medical) in Thiruvananthapuram. The position is funded under the ICMR Intramural Centre for Collaborative Research (CCR) on Malaria and Host Factors under Dr. Rajesh Chandramohanadas, Scientist F, for an initial duration of one year on a monthly emolument of ₹ 67000 + 20% HRA. Eligible candidates possessing a Post Graduate Degree with PhD in Infectious Disease Biology or related fields must submit their applications online through the official portal on or before 1 November 2026.

The official notification does not mention an application fee.

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) is an autonomous research institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The present appointment is purely temporary to work in the ICMR Intramural Centre for Collaborative Research (CCR) on Malaria and Host Factors under the supervision of Dr. Rajesh Chandramohanadas, Scientist F.

Candidates must be Indian citizens meeting the following essential qualifications, experience, and age criteria as specified in the recruitment notification:

Essential Qualifications

• First Class Post Graduate Degree with PhD in the field of Infectious Disease Biology with a background in bio-engineering, bio-physics, or related areas; OR
• Second Class Post Graduate Degree, with PhD and three years of experience in the field of Infectious Disease Biology, bio-engineering, bio-physics, or related areas.
• Experience in one or more of the areas related to mammalian and microbial cell culture, omics, or microscopy.

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior experience in handling blood and blood-borne infectious samples.
• Experience with single-cell assay platforms, mechanobiology, cellular phenotyping, or microscopy.
• Proficiency with Python and R, and machine learning tools.
• Good communication, analytical, and management skills.
• Research publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals.
• Prior experience in project management and coordination will be a plus.
• Availability to travel to partnering institutions in the Northeast for field sample collection and research.

Age Limit

Candidates must be Below 35 years as on November 1st, 2026. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated emolument of ₹ 67000 + 20% HRA per month. The appointment is purely on a contract basis, initially for a period of one year or till the termination of the project, whichever is earlier, and is extendable based on the performance evaluation of the candidate.

1. Applications should be submitted online.
2. Candidates currently working in Government firms should send applications through proper channel.
3. If a candidate wishes to apply for different positions, separate application forms should be submitted for each position.
4. Ensure the application is submitted online on or before the last date: 1 November 2026.

Applicants will be shortlisted for the online selection interview based on the eligibility criteria. Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.

• Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise).
• As with all project positions at RGCB, the position will be co-terminus with the end of the project.
• Applications which are not in the prescribed format will summarily be rejected.
• Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply.

BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thycaud Post, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014, Kerala, India Phone: +91-471-2529400 | 2347975 | 2348753 Email: [email protected] ↗, [email protected] ↗