AIIMS Rishikesh Project Research Scientist-I 2026 - ICMR AI Antibiotic Susceptibility Device | Apply by 10 Oct

AIIMS Rishikesh - Project Research Scientist-I (ICMR Extramural Project)

Applications are invited from highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers for the post of Project Research Scientist-I under the ICMR-funded collaborative research project entitled “Development and Clinical Validation of an Artificial Intelligence-empowered Antibiotic Susceptibility Device towards Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy Regimen in Leukaemia & Bone Marrow Transplant Patients” (ICMR Proposal ID: IIRPIG-2023-0000773).

The project is undertaken in collaboration between AIIMS Rishikesh and IIT Roorkee, under the mentorship of Dr. Uttam Kumar Nath (Professor & Head, Dept. of Medical Oncology & Haematology, AIIMS Rishikesh) and Dr. Saugata Hazra (Associate Professor, BSBE, IIT Roorkee).

Post Details

Essential Qualification

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Molecular Biology or allied disciplines from a recognized University/Institute.
• Minimum 2 years of post-Ph.D. research experience in a relevant field.
• Strong hands-on experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and/or third-generation/long-read sequencing.
• Demonstrable experience in Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing, including library preparation, sequencing workflow and data generation.
• Strong working knowledge of bioinformatics and computational analysis of sequencing data.

Desirable Technical Expertise

At least two published research papers in a good peer-reviewed journal. Preference to candidates with expertise in: Oxford Nanopore sequencing (MinION/GridION or related ONT platforms); Sanger and MiSeq sequencing; Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), metagenomic/shotgun metagenomics; processing and bioinformatic analysis of short and long-read data; bioinformatics tools/pipelines/databases for microbial genomics and AMR analysis; Linux/Unix with Python, R and/or Bash; handling and analysing clinical/microbiological samples; multidisciplinary collaborative research.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform/coordinate Oxford Nanopore, Sanger and MiniSeq sequencing workflows.
• Generate, process and analyse whole-genome and metagenomic sequencing datasets.
• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for microbial genome and AMR analysis.
• Identify pathogens, antimicrobial resistance determinants and genomic signatures; integrate genomic data with microbiological, clinical and phenotypic susceptibility data.
• Maintain documentation, data management and quality-control procedures; contribute to manuscripts, presentations, reports and IP development.
• Work closely with investigators and teams at AIIMS Rishikesh and IIT Roorkee.

How to Apply

• Submit: (1) cover letter stating suitability; (2) detailed CV; (3) list of publications highlighting significant ones; (4) copies of educational qualification and experience certificates; (5) evidence of NGS/ONT and Sanger sequencing and bioinformatics experience; (6) duly filled application form, if prescribed.
• Email duly filled application form with CV to uttam.monc@aiimsrishikesh.edu.in.
• Last date for submission of application: 10th October 2026.
• Selection is through an interview; the selected candidate must join within 7 days of declaration of results. The post is purely temporary/contractual (initially 2 years, extendable) with no right to regular appointment. No TA/DA will be paid. Incomplete/late applications will not be considered.

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