Career Opportunity: CSIR-CCMB Releases New Notification (No. 0726A) for Project Research Positions

Career Opportunity: CSIR-CCMB Announces Vacancy for Project Research Scientist-II (Notification 0726/A)

The CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, has officially invited online applications from eligible Indian nationals for a high-level scientific position under Notification No. 0726/A.   

If you hold a PhD in the life sciences and possess specialized expertise in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics pipelines, this role offers an elite platform to drive national-scale pathogen surveillance.

🔬 Position & Project Highlights

This opening is for an advanced research role tied to a crucial multi-institutional public health project.

Position Name: Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)  

Number of Vacancies: 01 Position  

Post Code: 010726A

Project Title: Implementation of Wastewater Surveillance for Multi-pathogens across India (Project Code: GAP000690)

Principal Investigators: Dr. Vinay K. Nandicoori / Dr. Subhajit Sen

Project Tenure: Up to March 31, 2028

💰 Remuneration & Eligibility

As an upper-tier project role, the position offers substantial emoluments alongside high-impact research responsibilities.

Monthly Emoluments: ₹67,000/- + 30% HRA

Upper Age Limit: 40 Years (Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwBD candidates per Government of India norms).

🎓 Academic Requirements

Essential Qualification: PhD in Life Sciences (Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Virology, or any other relevant biological subject).

💻 Desirable Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in advanced genomic workflows:

NGS Core Skills: Greater than 1 year of experience in high-throughput library preparation techniques (metagenomics, whole genomes, and transcriptomes).

Data Analysis: Greater than 1 year of experience processing high-throughput sequencing datasets.

Programming Proficiency: Solid programming knowledge with proficiency in at least one research language (such as R or C/C++).

Experience dealing specifically with wastewater metagenomic datasets will be highly favored.

📅 Key Timelines & Deadlines

Date of Notification: July 3, 2026

Last Date for Online Submission: July 13, 2026

Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be notified exclusively via email to appear for an interview (in-person or online) before the selection committee.

📝 How to Apply

Visit the official portal at www.ccmb.res.in and head over to the Careers/Job Notifications section.

Locate Notification No. 0726/A to access the application registration link.

Ensure your CV explicitly highlights your NGS library prep experience, coding fluencies, and publication record before submitting.

For any portal or registration issues, you can directly email the recruitment desk at proj-rectt@ccmb.res.in.  

Note on Working Hours: The position follows standard office hours from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, though flexibility is expected to meet critical experimental timelines on weekends or holidays when required.