National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi Recruitment 2025

National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Senior Project Associate. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

New Delhi, Delhi

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Deadline

10th October

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Published

6th October 2025

📋Partner Notification

BRIC – National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi Recruitment 2025

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Project Associate under a time-bound sponsored project titled “INCENTIVE: Indo-European consortium for next generation influenza vaccine innovation” funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). The position is purely temporary and contractual in nature.

Organization Details

Organization Name: BRIC – National Institute of Immunology (NII)
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

Post Details

Post Name: Senior Project Associate
Number of Posts: One (01)
Project Title: INCENTIVE: Indo-European consortium for next generation influenza vaccine innovation
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Project Tenure: Tenable till 28 December 2025
Employment Type: Contractual / Temporary (for one year or duration of project, whichever is shorter)

Salary and Benefits

Monthly Emoluments: ₹42,000/- per month
House Rent Allowance (HRA): 27%
Salary Reference: As per DST Office Memorandum dated 26 June 2023

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

Qualification Type

Details

Essential Qualification

Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.
AND four years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial or Academic Institutions, or in Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent.

Desirable Qualification

Experience in the field of virology and working under BSL3 virology laboratory conditions.
Experience in influenza biology and performing virology assays (HAI, MN, ELLA, etc.).
Candidates having experience in genomics (NGS, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, single cell RNA-seq, etc.) may also be considered.
Ability to design analysis pipelines and work collaboratively in a wet lab environment.
Candidates who have submitted or are writing their PhD thesis and are awaiting viva are also encouraged to apply.

Job Description and Desired Knowledge

The Senior Project Associate will perform experiments related to the project’s objectives, including immunogenicity and efficacy studies of flu vaccine candidates in the NHP-ABSL3 facility. The role includes conducting viral assays such as HAI, MN, and ELLA. Candidates with bioinformatics expertise will analyze genomics and proteomics data generated during the project.

Important Dates

Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 10 October 2025
Project Tenure Valid Till: 28 December 2025
Interview Mode: Offline/Online (as decided by NII)

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply strictly in the prescribed format provided in the notification. The application should be submitted through email directly to the Investigator of the project, clearly mentioning the name of the project.

Email Address for Submission: incentive@nii.ac.in
Project Investigator: Dr. Prafullakumar Tailor, Staff Scientist–VII
Applicants must include:
- Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Details of experimental expertise
- List of publications
- Names of three referees with contact information
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. At the time of the interview, they must bring attested copies of all certificates and proof of fee payment.

Application Fee Details

Category	Application Fee	Payment Method	Exemption
General / OBC / EWS	₹100/-	Demand Draft drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank, payable at Delhi/New Delhi In favour of: Director, National Institute of Immunology (NII) OR through UPI/Paytm/PhonePe to: Beneficiary Name: Director, NII Account No.: 1484101001636 IFSC: CNRB0001484	SC / ST / PH / Women candidates (with documentary proof)

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (offline or online).
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Reservation Details

Applicants must clearly indicate their category (SC/ST/OBC/PH) in the application form and attach relevant documentary proof. No other specific reservation percentages are mentioned in the notification.

General Terms and Conditions

The selected candidates will be appointed on contract for one year or duration of the project, whichever is shorter.
No hostel or housing facility will be provided by NII.
Applicants should clearly mention their category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/PH) and attach documentary proof.
Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
The date of passing examinations must be indicated clearly.
Interviews will be held either in offline or online mode as per NII’s discretion.