Sr. Project Scientist – ICGEB
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹77,152 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field with a first-class preceding degree; alternatively, an M.Tech with first class and six years of relevant experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience required if applying with an M.Tech degree; Ph.D. holders should have proven experience in AI/ML architectures and biological data classification.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Sr. Project Scientist position at ICGEB New Delhi offers a high-impact opportunity for researchers to lead advanced AI and machine learning initiatives within the Translational Bioinformatics Group. Successful candidates will manage two vacancies and receive a consolidated monthly salary of ₹77,152 while working on complex biological mechanisms and multi-omics data analysis. This role is ideal for Ph.D. holders in quantitative fields who wish to contribute to cutting-edge health informatics and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Joining this multidisciplinary team provides a unique platform to develop predictive tools that directly influence modern biotechnological research.
- This senior research role focuses on designing and validating complex AI/ML architectures like GNNs and Transformers for biological datasets.
- Candidates will be responsible for maintaining rigorous code repositories on platforms like GitHub or GitLab to ensure research transparency.
- The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively document technical findings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Applicants should prepare for an in-person interview at the ICGEB New Delhi campus as part of the final selection process.
- The role offers a stable consolidated pay package inclusive of HRA for the duration of the DBT-funded project.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated Salary of ₹77,152 per month (inclusive of HRA).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications and experience In-person Interview at ICGEB New Delhi
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Reservation norms follow Government of India guidelines for project-based recruitments.
How to Apply
- Visit the official ICGEB application portal link provided in the notification.
- Fill in the required personal and professional details in the online form.
- Ensure all experience related to bioinformatics and AI/ML is clearly documented.
- Submit the application before the closing date of 31 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The consolidated salary for the Sr. Project Scientist position is ₹77,152 per month, which includes HRA.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an M.Tech with six years of relevant experience.
There are a total of 2 vacancies available for the Sr. Project Scientist role at ICGEB.
