ILS Bhubaneswar Hiring for Project Associate Job role | Apply Now
If you are looking for Project Associate Jobs and exciting Research Jobs in the field of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, has announced multiple prestigious opportunities under an Odisha-DST-funded Marine Biotechnology Centre of Excellence project. Eligible Indian nationals can apply online and build a strong scientific career in one of India’s leading research institutes.
Job Details
- Job Title: Project Coordinator / Project Associate
- Location: Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Job ID: Advt. No. 42/2025
About the Institute
Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, invites applications for Project Associate Jobs and Research Jobs under the Odisha-DST funded project “Establishment of OMBRIC-ILS Centre of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology for promoting research on bioprospecting of marine biota.”
Position Details
- Project duration: Initially for one year, may be extended up to 3 to 5 years
Position: Senior Project Associate / Project Associate III
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Posts: 02
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Age Limit: 40 years
Salary: ₹42,000 + 20% HRA
Eligibility
- M.Pharm with 4 years R&D experience OR PhD in relevant disciplines
Desirable
- Experience in NGS data analysis, whole genome, metagenomics, sequencing, R-Bioconductor, and Python. Submit a one-page write-up with the application.
Position: Project Associate I
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Posts: 02
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Age Limit: 35 years
- Salary: ₹25,000 + 20% HRA
Eligibility
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M.Pharm with a minimum 55% in Life Sciences or allied subjects. Relaxation as per GOI norms.
Important Dates:
- Last date for receiving application: 31st December 2025
- Date of display of shortlisted candidates: 5th January 2026
- Tentative Date of Interview (Hybrid mode): To be displayed on the Institute website.
Important Instructions for this Project Associate job
- Positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
- No TA/DA for interview
- Final decision lies with the Director
- Communication via email only
- Last date to apply: 31st December 2025
- Display of shortlisted candidates: 5th January 2026
- Interview (Hybrid Mode): Date notified on website



