BRIC – National Institute of Immunology (NII) Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Immunology Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

Applications are invited for one position of Senior Research Fellow (Project) for the time-bound sponsored project titled “Structural and Dynamic studies of SARS-CoV-2 proteins”. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and is tenable till 18 March 2027.

Interested and eligible candidates should carefully review the educational qualifications, research experience, desirable qualifications, job responsibilities, emoluments and application deadline before applying for the position.

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Senior Research Fellow (Project) Vacancy Details

Project Investigator Details

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the Senior Research Fellow (Project) position must possess an M.Sc. or M.Tech degree in any area of Life Sciences or Chemical Sciences with a good academic record.

• Candidates must have an M.Sc. or M.Tech degree.
• The degree should be in any area of Life Sciences or Chemical Sciences.
• Candidates should have a good academic record.
• Candidates with an M.Sc. degree should have qualified a National Level Eligibility Test.
• Examples of National Level Eligibility Tests mentioned in the notification include NET, GATE, etc.
• Candidates should have two years of research experience.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
• Bacterial Cell Culture
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Protein Biochemistry
• Structural Biology
• Animal Handling

The notification specifically states that preference will be given to candidates having hands-on experience in at least one of the listed research areas.

Job Description

The selected Senior Research Fellow (Project) will perform research activities related to protein studies and structure determination. The job description includes the following activities:

1. Cloning
2. Overexpression
3. Purification of proteins
4. In vitro studies
5. Crystallization of proteins
6. Structure determination of proteins

Salary and Emoluments

The selected candidates will draw consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon their qualifications and experience.

The notification specifies Rs. 42,000/- per month consolidated plus 27% HRA, with the HRA applicable as per DST OM dated 26.06.2023.

Employment Type and Project Tenure

Important Dates

No other application, examination, interview, admit card or result dates are provided in the notification content supplied.

Application Process

The notification invites applications for the one available position of Senior Research Fellow (Project) under the sponsored project titled “Structural and Dynamic studies of SARS-CoV-2 proteins”.

The application must be received by the Institute on or before 22nd August, 2026.

Age Limit

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Selection Process

The provided notification content does not specify a detailed selection process.

Job Location

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Key Points for Applicants

• Organization: National Institute of Immunology (NII)
• Post: Senior Research Fellow (Project)
• Vacancy: One post only
• Project: Structural and Dynamic studies of SARS-CoV-2 proteins
• Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
• Project Tenure: Tenable till 18.03.2027
• Essential Qualification: M.Sc./M.Tech degree in any area of Life Sciences/Chemical Sciences with good academic record
• NET/GATE Requirement: M.Sc. candidates should have qualified any National Level Eligibility Test such as NET/GATE etc.
• Research Experience: Two years
• Desirable Experience: Hands-on experience in at least one relevant area including molecular biology, cell biology, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, protein biochemistry, structural biology or animal handling
• Job Responsibilities: Cloning, overexpression, purification, in vitro studies and crystallization of proteins for structure determination
• Emoluments: Rs. 42,000/- per month consolidated plus 27% HRA
• HRA Reference: As per DST OM dated 26.06.2023
• Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 22nd August, 2026
• Project Investigator: Dr. G. Senthil Kumar, Staff Scientist-V
• Project Investigator Email: gskumar@nii.ac.in

Important Notes and Disclaimers

• The position is for one post only.
• The position is associated with a time-bound sponsored project.
• The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
• The project is tenable till 18.03.2027.
• Emoluments are consolidated and will be provided as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications and experience.
• The specified remuneration is Rs. 42,000/- per month consolidated plus 27% HRA.
• The HRA is stated to be applicable as per DST OM dated 26.06.2023.
• M.Sc. candidates are required to have qualified a National Level Eligibility Test such as NET/GATE etc.
• Candidates are required to have two years of research experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience in at least one of the specified desirable research areas.
• The last date of receipt of applications is 22nd August, 2026.

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