NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 | Project Research Scientist Vacancy | NGS & Bioinformatics

🚨 ICMR-Funded AI & Genomics Project 🚨

NIMHANS Recruitment 2026

Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical)

Salary: ₹56,000 + 30% HRA

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, is inviting applications for a high-impact ICMR-funded research project. This is a brilliant opportunity for researchers skilled in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Bioinformatics.

🧬 Project Details

"Exploring DNA Methylome Signatures in Drug-free Schizophrenia and Development of an AI-Driven Cardio-Metabolic Risk Prediction Tool on Antipsychotic Treatment Using DNA Methylome Biomarkers"

Funding Agency: ICMR
Principal Investigator: Dr. K. Gokulakrishnan, Additional Professor of Neurochemistry

📅 Last Date
07 May 2026*
(14 days from 23/04/2026)

⏳ Duration
3 Years
(Initial 6 months, renewable)

🎯 Age Limit
Max 35 Years

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree: M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Medical Biochemistry / Neurosciences / Biological Sciences / Life Sciences / Biomedical Sciences (including integrated PG).
• Experience: 1-2 years of research experience exclusively in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), NGS library preparation, or relevant Molecular Biology techniques.

⭐ Desirable Skills (Highly Preferred):

• Education: PhD in Neurochemistry / Neurosciences / Life Sciences / Biotechnology.
• Wet Lab: Genomic DNA isolation (blood/plasma), NGS platforms (Illumina/MGI/ONT), Library QC (Bioanalyzer/Tape Station, Qubit).
• Dry Lab (Bioinformatics): NGS data analysis pipelines, Proficiency in R / Python / Linux environment.

📬 How to Apply

Eligible candidates must complete a two-step application process with complete documentary proof (resume, DOB proof, and educational certificates in PDF format only).

Step 1: Fill out the official Google Form carefully.

Step 2: Email your application and documents to:

📧 gklabrecruitment@gmail.com

📝 Apply via Google Form

Important Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email for the written test/interview. No TA/DA provided. Candidates need a minimum 50% score in the written exam/interview to qualify. Internal NIMHANS candidates require an NOC.

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