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NABI Recruitment 2026 | Research Associate Jobs | PhD Chemistry Graduates Apply Now

Are you looking for Research Associate Jobs or PhD Chemistry Jobs in a premier biotechnology institute? NABI Recruitment 2026 offers excellent research fellowship opportunities at BRIC–National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), Mohali. Eligible candidates can apply for RA-I and JRF positions under funded research projects in chemical sciences, biotechnology, and genomics. This is a great opportunity for PhD and postgraduate candidates seeking career growth in advanced research and innovation.

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Available Positions

1. (A) Project Title: “Lignin valorization via biomaterial development, depolymerization and green technology.” (GAP-27 CIAB)

• Principle Investigator: Dr. Sasikumar Elumalai, Scientist- E, BRIC-NABI
• Positions: Research Associate-I (One position)
• Duration: One Year, extendable on an annual basis for subsequent years, subject to satisfactory progress, institutional needs, and financial provisions. Duration of Project: 3 years (2024-2027).
• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences (Chemistry/Physical/Chemistry/Electrochemistry)/Chemical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute and having at least one first-author research publication in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Candidates who have submitted a PhD thesis are also encouraged to apply. However, they will be paid a Senior Research Fellow’s Salary until the successful defense of the thesis.
• Desired Experience: Chemical synthesis and characterization.
• Emoluments: Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA (as admissible).
• Age limit: 40 Years. Age Relaxation will be given as per the GOI norms for all positions
• Contact Details: Dr. Sasikumar Elumalai, Scientist- F, BRIC-NABI, E-mail: sasikumar@ciab.res.in, Contact no. +91-172-5221-283.

2. (B) Project Title: “Carbon capture and its utilization.” (GAP-101)

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Sasikumar Elumalai, Scientist- E, BRIC-NABI
• Positions: Research Associate-I (One position)
• Duration: One year, extendable on an annual basis for a subsequent period subject to satisfactory progress, institutional needs, and financial provisions.
• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences (Chemistry/ Physical/ Chemistry/ Electrochemistry)/ Chemical Engineering / Biochemistry / Biotechnology from a recognized University / Institute and having at least one first-author research publication in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
• Note: Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis are also encouraged to apply. However, they will be paid SRF salary until the successful defense of the thesis.
• Emoluments: Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA (as admissible).
• Age limit: 35 years
• Contact Details: Dr. Sasikumar Elumalai (Scientist F), BRIC-NABI, E-mail: sasikumar@ciab.res.in , Contact no. +91-172-5221-283.

3. Project Title: “Genomics for the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient Brassica crops” (NABI CORE)

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Sivasubramanian R, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI
• Positions: Research Associate I (RA-I) (One position)
• Duration: The RA fellowship is a temporary assignment and is tenable for 1 year only. Depending and research progress and performance, the committee may recommend a further extension of tenure.
• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publications in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal.
• Responsibilities: Genomics and genome-editing for crop improvement with a focus on disease-resistance and climate-resilience. Coordinate projects, prepare reports for funding agencies, and write manuscripts for publication.
• Emoluments: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023)
• Age limit: – 40 years (Relaxation is admissible in the case of SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions.
• Contact Details: Dr. Sivasubramanian R, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI, Mohali
  E-mail: siva.r24@nabi.res.in Contact No.: +91 172 522 1183
• Desired Experience:
  • Interest in the genetics and genomics of crop species.
  • Research experience in molecular biology-related techniques (including PCR, recombinant DNA cloning techniques, plant transformation), and library preparation methodologies for NGS.
  • Experience in tissue culture and genetic transformation of crop plants.
  • Handling genomics data, NGS data analysis (including genome sequencing & assembly, comparative genomics, and RNASeq analysis).
  • Research experience in the field of genome editing is desirable.

   

Application Procedure & Other Conditions

• All interested candidates may appear for a Walk-In-Interview at the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab-140306, on 06.03.2026 at 09:00 A.M., along with the duly filled application form available on the website 
• Interested candidates must apply using the prescribed application form attached to the advertisement on the official website. Please note that CVs or expressions of interest sent via email or phone will not be accepted or treated as valid applications.
• The applications should be submitted strictly as per the prescribed format that can be downloaded from the NABI website.
• Candidates applying for more than one post can give their preference by writing different designations in the same application form. There is no need to submit separate application forms for each post.
• Candidates should ensure that the information mentioned in the application form is accurate. Once the application form is submitted, no further requests regarding any changes/information in the application form will be considered.
• The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on 06.03.2026.
• Candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.
• All candidates are requested to appear for the Walk-In-Interview with the application form, experience certificates, publications, and original degree certificates and transcripts.
• Original mark sheets, certificates, award/fellowship documents, etc., must be produced for verification at the time of the interview, and one set of self-attested copies of the documents should be attached to the application form.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to the disqualification of the candidate(s).
• Candidates should strictly adhere to guidelines issued by the World Health Organization and Central/State Government authorities on COVID-19.
• In the event of special circumstances, candidates may request the Project Investigator (via email) to conduct their interviews online. Such requests must be submitted well in advance, preferably at least one week prior to the scheduled interview date. However, the final decision will be taken by the selection committee to ascertain the special circumstances and allow the candidate(s) for an online interview. The Institute reserves the right to conduct the interview in online/offline mode.
• Interview results will be published on the NABI website.
• The last date to submit the online application is 03.03.2026. No applications will be entertained thereafter.

Note: Permission for an online interview may be sought from the PI at least one week prior to the interview date, and a valid reason must be provided for the same.

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