Junior Research Fellow in genomic and computational analysis (RNA-seq, scRNA-seq) or host responses to viral infection, Department of Biological Sciences (Dr Sumit Sen Santara), applications by 14 November 2026

Who can apply: An MSc, MTech or equivalent degree in bioinformatics, biotechnology, computational biology, life sciences or a related discipline awarded in 2024 or later, plus a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC or UGC-NET Category 2 qualification (mandatory), and relevant experience or strong interest in genomic data analysis or in vivo… What is funded: One Junior Research Fellow post at Rs 37,000 a month (consolidated, no HRA) from project funding, for one year and extendable on performance and funds, under Dr Sumit Sen Santara. Deadline: 14 November 2026.

Read the full call and apply on the official page: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, Department of Biological Sciences, official page.

Who can apply

• An MSc, MTech or equivalent degree in bioinformatics, biotechnology, computational biology, life sciences or a related discipline awarded in 2024 or later, plus a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC or UGC-NET Category 2 qualification (mandatory), and relevant experience or strong interest in genomic data analysis or in vivo viral-response experiments. The advert states no nationality rule, but the GATE or NET requirement makes this in practice a post for candidates in India.

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