Research Associate-I in Plant Functional Genomics and Secondary Metabolism, BRIC-NIPGR New Delhi
Job Description
BRIC-NIPGR New Delhi is hiring a Research Associate-I in plant functional genomics and secondary metabolism. The post sits in the institute’s Short-Term Research Fellowship programme. Pay is Rs 58,000 plus HRA. Selection is by walk-in interview on 15 October 2026.
At a glance
- Position: Research Associate-I (RA-I), 1 post, Short-Term Research Fellowship programme
- Where: BRIC-NIPGR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi
- Pay: Rs 58,000 plus HRA (the ad does not state the period)
- Duration: 1 year at first, or until the scheme ends
- Walk-in: 15 October 2026; register 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
The post is under the supervision of Dr Ashutosh Pandey, Scientist V at NIPGR. The ad is dated 22 September 2026. It says the fellowship amount is at par with similar DBT and DST fellowships.
What the plant functional genomics research associate will work on
- Research in plant functional genomics
- Work on secondary metabolism, the pathways that make specialised plant compounds
- Study how these pathways are regulated
- Write up results for SCI journals
Why this role matters
Plants make many medicines, flavours and defence compounds through secondary metabolism. Knowing which genes control these pathways lets scientists raise useful compounds in crops. This post suits a young PhD who wants that skill.
Eligibility
- Essential: a PhD in life sciences, biotechnology, molecular biology or a related field; or an MTech in biotechnology or bioinformatics with three years of research experience
- Essential: at least one paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal
- Essential: you must meet the DST office memorandum DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26 June 2023
- Desirable: research in functional genomics, secondary metabolism and regulation, with at least two first-author SCI papers. The ad words this as “more than three impact factors”
- The ad gives no age limit
The post is purely temporary and ends with the scheme. It can be cut short or extended based on your performance. Either side can end it with one month’s notice. Reservation follows Government of India norms.
Pay and duration
- Rs 58,000 plus HRA. The ad gives the figure without saying per month
- One year at first, or until the scheme ends, whichever is earlier
How to apply
Attend the walk-in interview at BRIC-NIPGR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110067 on Thursday 15 October 2026, from 10:30 a.m. Register between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. You will not be interviewed if you arrive after 11:00 a.m. Bring the application form in the prescribed format, your bio-data, self-attested copies of your date of birth, education and experience certificates, and the originals. No TA/DA is paid. The form is linked on the NIPGR vacancies page.
Key dates
- Advertisement dated 22 September 2026
- Walk-in interview: 15 October 2026, 10:30 a.m. (registration 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.)
Please read the official NIPGR advertisement (PDF) before applying, and browse more Research Associate jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi
Official advertisement: nipgr.ac.in
How to prepare for this application
- Arrive early. Registration closes at 11:00 a.m. sharp, and late arrivals are turned away.
- Check the DST rule. Read office memorandum DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 to confirm you qualify for an RA-I.
- Lead with your first-author papers. The ad prefers two in SCI journals on functional genomics or metabolism.
- Know a pathway well. Pick one flavonoid, alkaloid or terpenoid pathway and its regulators.
- Bring the right form. Download the prescribed form from the NIPGR vacancies page and fill it before you go.
About BRIC-NIPGR
The National Institute of Plant Genome Research in New Delhi is an institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council under India's Department of Biotechnology. It studies plant genomes, crop improvement, plant metabolism and how plants respond to stress.
