BRIC-ILS Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Program 2026 – 17 Positions
BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC-ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released advertisement No. 38/2026 inviting online applications from Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions leading to the Ph.D. program.
Summary
BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC-ILS), Bhubaneswar is offering 17 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions for candidates interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in advanced research areas in Life Sciences. Eligible candidates holding a valid national fellowship can apply online on or before 9th November 2026.
Designation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (Leading to Ph.D. Program)
Research Area
A total of 17 positions are available across various research disciplines and Principal Investigators (PIs):
| Sl No | Name of the PI | Name of the Project | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Narottam Acharya | Genome Instability and Fungal Pathogenesis | 1 |
| 2 | Dr. Anshuman Dixit | Development of thermostable proteins* | 1 |
| 3 | Dr. Gulam H Syed | Molecular Determinants of Arbovirus Pathogenesis and Replication | 2 |
| 4 | Dr. Mamoni Dash | Extracellular Vesicles as Biomaterials | 1 |
| 5 | Dr. Namisha Sharma | Role of non-coding RNAs in plant pathogen interaction | 1 |
| 6 | Dr. P. V. Ramchander | Human / Medical Genetics | 2 |
| 7 | Dr. Punit Prasad | 1. Epigenetics of AML & 2. Multi-omics approach to understand relapse biology in AML* | 2 |
| 8 | Dr. Seema Pradhan | Abiotic stress response in mung bean | 1 |
| 9 | Dr. Sunil K Raghav | Multi-omics to identify prognosis markers in Systemic Lupus Erythemosus and Tuberculosis | 2 |
| 10 | Dr. Tushar K. Beuria | Bacterial Division and Antimicrobial Resistance | 1 |
| 11 | Dr. V. Arun Nagaraj | Plasmodium Biology – Host-parasite interactions, vector transmission and disease pathogenesis | 3 |
*Note: Candidates with experience in bioinformatics and computational biology will be preferred for these positions.
Location
BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC-ILS), Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar – 751023, Odisha, India.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.V.Sc. / 4-year graduate program or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences and allied subjects (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Microbiology) with at least 55% marks (without rounding off). Candidates awaiting final results may also apply.
- Fellowship: Qualified in CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF, or any other nationally competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India for Ph.D. studies, with a valid fellowship for 5 years.
- Age Limit: Must be below 28 years of age as of the application deadline. Upper age limit relaxation is applicable up to 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/female applicants and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
Job Description
Selected candidates will undertake advanced biological research leading to a Ph.D. under the assigned Principal Investigator at BRIC-ILS. The selection involves a 3-tier procedure:
- Screening: Shortlisting based on qualification criteria.
- First Round Interview: Conducted online (16–17 Nov 2026).
- Second & Final Interview: Conducted offline at BRIC-ILS (14–16 Dec 2026).
Fellowship & Support: Fellowship and emoluments will follow guidelines from funding agencies (DST/DBT/CSIR/UGC/ICMR). To-and-fro sleeper class rail/bus fare via the shortest route will be reimbursed to candidates appearing for the offline interview.
How to Apply
- Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the official institute portal.
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- for General/OBC candidates (payable online). SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from application fees.
Last Date to Apply
9th November 2026
Apply Link
Interested candidates can apply online and read the detailed official notification using the links below: