Opportunity Alert: BRIC-ILS Bhubaneswar is Hiring Scientists (Levels B, C, and D)

Career Opportunities for Scientists at BRIC-ILS Bhubaneswar (Advt. No. 23/2026)

The BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has announced multiple regular faculty positions. This premier national institution is looking for motivated early-career and mid-career Indian scientists with exceptional leadership potential to establish independent, multidisciplinary research programs.

If you are eager to drive innovation in human health, longevity, agriculture, or environmental science, explore the detailed breakdown of these positions below.

Targeted Focus Areas

Candidates are expected to develop competitive research initiatives specifically tailored around the following cutting-edge thrust areas:

• Cancer Immunotherapy & Clinical Genomics

• Gene Therapy, Proteomics, & Metabolomics

• Metabolic and Neurological Disorders

• Neglected Tropical Diseases, AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance), & Vaccine Development

• Structural Biology & Enzyme Engineering

• Smart Cereal Crops

Vacancy Breakdown & Requirements

The selection process strictly considers the quality of scientific productivity, independent thinking, a history of translational or applied research, and the potential to bring in extramural funding. Selected investigators will receive independent laboratory spaces along with adequate initial startup infrastructure.

1. Scientist-D

• Pay Scale: Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 – Rs. 2,09,200)

• Upper Age Limit: 45 years

• Total Posts: 02 vacancies (OBC-Non-Creamy Layer: 01, SC: 01)

• Essential Criteria: First-class M.Sc. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 9 years of research experience.

• Desirable Criteria: Ph.D. degree with at least 5 years of post-doctoral research experience in a relevant area, backed by a high-quality publication track record.

2. Scientist-C

• Pay Scale: Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700)

• Upper Age Limit: 40 years

• Total Posts: 01 vacancy (EWS: 01)

• Essential Criteria: First-class M.Sc. or equivalent with at least 5 years of active research experience.

• Desirable Criteria: Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification research experience in the relevant discipline and an excellent publication history.

3. Scientist-B

• Pay Scale: Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500)

• Upper Age Limit: 35 years

• Total Posts: 02 vacancies (Unreserved/UR: 01, EWS: 01)

• Essential Criteria: First-class M.Sc. or equivalent with at least 3 years of research experience in the relevant field.

• Desirable Criteria: Ph.D. with 1 year of research experience in the respective subject area, along with high-impact publications.

Application Fee

Fees must be paid exclusively online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI:

• General/Unreserved Candidates: Rs. 1,000/-

• OBC Candidates: Rs. 600/-

• Women, SC, and ST Candidates: Fully Exempted

Essential Documents to Prepare

When applying through the online application system, you must compile and upload the following complementary documents:

1. Research Plan: A maximum 2-page concise outline of your future research vision, highlighting links to prior publications if applicable.

2. Cover Letter: Stating your target position, advertisement number, and synergy with the institute's specific scientific themes.

3. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV): Including comprehensive accounts of research grants, project/thesis supervisions, established facilities, administrative achievements, awards, patents, and peer-reviewed publication metrics.

4. Certificates: Relevant qualification degrees, experience verification documents, and valid category certificates (Caste/EWS) if applicable.

Note for In-Service Candidates: Individuals presently working within Central/State Government setups or Autonomous Organizations should apply through the proper channel or mandatorily submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of their interview.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Notification Date: June 24, 2026

• Online Application Closing Date: July 31, 2026

Official Links

• Original Notification Document: Download Official BRIC-ILS PDF (Replace with direct PDF link if available)

• Application Portal: ILS Bhubaneswar Advertisements Page (Replace with direct portal link if available)