JNU Recruitment 2026: Project Technician Support-II Positions at SCIS

Applications are invited for short-term project positions at the School of Computational and Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. The vacancies are available for DBT-funded national network projects in bioinformatics and clinical data repository development.
Overview of Job Details
- Designation: Project Technician Support-II
- Research Area: Bioinformatics, Data Integration, Gene Expression Analysis, Transcriptome-based Drug Discovery
- Location: School of Computational and Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- Remuneration: Rs. 20,000 + 27% HRA per month
- Tenure: Initial appointment is for 3 months (short-term), extendable depending on fund availability and performance.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science OR Master’s degree in Science (preferably in Bioinformatics) or equivalent.
- Strong skills in developing software, writing algorithms, and programming for biological systems.
- Previous experience working on similar projects will be given high consideration.
Job Description & Project Details
The positions are open for two distinct DBT-funded projects as detailed below:
Project 1: National Network Project with IIIT Delhi
- Project Name: Development of Multi-domain reliable reproducible and robust (MR3) platform for Research in Bioinformatics
- Vacancies: Project Technician Support-II (1 Position)
- Role: Develop data integration and gene expression analysis systems using Docker and other web-based applications.
Project 2: National Network Project in collaboration with CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat
- Project Name: Development of Clinical Data Repository and Analysis Platform for Disease Detection and Prognosis
- Vacancies: Project Technician Support-II (1 Position)
- Role: Study transcriptome-based drug discovery and the role of DNA shape in target discovery.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online using the application link below:
Apply Link: Submit Online Application Form
Selection Process & Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: November 20, 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next round of selection.
- If you do not receive communication by November 30, 2026, it implies you have not been shortlisted.
Contact Details
For official queries, you may contact:
Project PI: Professor Shandar Ahmad
School of Computational and Integrative Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Email: shandar[at]jnu[dot]ac[dot]in