Research Associate-I: PhD in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Plant Biology / Bioengineering / Agricultural Microbiology / Life Sciences from a recognized university. Should have strong experience in design and development of research experiments with at least one first-authored research paper in an SCI journal. Candidates should have strong experience in microbial engineering, synthetic/structural biology, or metabolic pathway modification, preferably in photosynthetic or soil bacteria, with good analytical skills. Familiarity with omics approaches (transcriptomics/metabolomics) and bioinformatics tools will be preferred. Project Associate: M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Life Sciences / Agricultural Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Structural Biology / Genomics / Pharmacy or any other related subject, with 2 years of research experience in R&D in industrial / academic / scientific institutions. Candidates should have experience in handling microbial cultures, gas exchange measurements (CO₂/CH₄), carbon capture systems, or bioreactor operations. Field Assistant: Bachelor's degree (B.Sc./B.Tech.) or Diploma in Agriculture / Life Sciences / Microbiology / Environmental Science or related field. Basic knowledge of field experiments and agricultural practices. Candidates with experience in handling field trials, crop management, and soil sampling. Familiarity with greenhouse work, irrigation practices, and fertilizer application. Exposure to basic lab techniques (sample preparation, weighing, data recording) is required.

The selection process consists of two rounds of interviews: Round I – Online Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for the online interview. The list of shortlisted candidates will be communicated via email by 27 June 2026 (5:00 PM). The online interview will be conducted on 29 June 2026 at 10:00 AM. Round II – In-Person Interview at RCB: Candidates shortlisted based on their performance in the Online Interview (Round I) will be invited for an in-person interaction with the Selection Committee at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad. Final selection will be made based on the candidate's overall performance across both rounds.