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IBAB Interdisciplinary Research Project (IRP) Recruitment – 2026

IBAB / sciverse.in / 22 Jan 2026 03:58 PM

The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bengaluru has invited applications for multiple full-time contractual positions under its funded Interdisciplinary Research Project (IRP) scheme. These appointments are on a contract basis and are renewable yearly or until the project duration ends, whichever is earlier.

Available Projects & Positions

IBAB is offering positions for the following four research projects, each with a duration of 12 months:

  1. CRISPR-Cas13 for Flavivirus Control in Aedes Mosquitoes (IRP-2025-2)

    • Position: Project Assistant (PA) – 1 vacancy

    • Work involves DENV genome analysis, CRISPR-Cas13 assays, Aedes cell culture, and virus challenge studies.

  2. Machine Learning for gRNA Prediction in Cyanobacteria (IRP-2025-8)

    • Position: Project Assistant (PA) – 1 vacancy

    • Focus on developing deep learning models for gRNA prediction and related computational biology work.

  3. Autism Comorbid Model (IRP-2025-3)

    • Position: Project Assistant (PA) – 2 vacancies

    • Work includes developing foundation models to study genomic signatures of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD.

  4. COMPASS-Core: Promoter Function Mapping (IRP-2025-12)

    • Positions: Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) – 1 OR Project Assistant (PA) – 2

    • Involves software development, scripting, web interfaces, visualization, and DNA/protein interaction analysis.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Project Assistant (PA):
    Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
    Skills in molecular biology, cell culture, Python programming, machine learning, genomics, or bioinformatics are preferred depending on the project.

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF):
    Requires a PhD (submitted or awarded in 2023 or later) with strong computational and programming background.

Salary (Emoluments)

  • Project Assistant: ₹30,000 per month

  • Postdoctoral Fellow: ₹60,000 per month
    Hostel accommodation may be provided based on availability.

Application & Selection Process

  • Only candidates who have completed their highest degree can apply.

  • Applications must be submitted online through the IBAB application link (active from 17 January 2026).

  • Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email for online screening and/or interview.

  • Final selection will be based on merit, academic performance, and relevant experience.

Important Date

🗓 Last date to apply: 31 January 2026, by 5:00 PM