Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Life Sciences / Biotechnology

Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Life Sciences / Biotechnology

Applications are invited for Project Associate-I positions under externally funded research projects in the field of plant biotechnology and genome editing. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in cutting-edge research on crop improvement and climate resilience.

Project Details

Project 1

Title: Developing Abiotic Stress Tolerant High-Yielding ‘STUrDY’ Rice in Mega-Variety Swarna through Genome Editing
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
Position: Project Associate-I
No. of Posts: 01

Project 2

Title: Manipulating PSKR-Mediated Signaling via Genome Editing for Climate-Resilient Crop Development
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
Position: Project Associate-I
No. of Posts: 01

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for Project Associate-I must have:

• NET/GATE qualification

• Master’s degree in any Life Science discipline

• Relevant experience in:

  • Plant tissue culture

  • Rice cultivation (preferred)

  • Genome editing techniques

Important Date

• Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026

Key Highlights

• Work on advanced genome editing technologies

• Opportunity to contribute to climate-resilient agriculture

• Funded by Government of India (DBT)

• Hands-on research experience in plant biotechnology

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply as per the official notification guidelines before the deadline.