Project Associate-I in Molecular Biology and Drosophila Genetics, NCBS Bengaluru
Job Description
NCBS Bengaluru is hiring a Project Associate-I in molecular biology. You will make DNA constructs for CRISPR genome editing in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Apply online by 20 October 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Project Associate-I (Molecular Biology), 1 post, fixed term
- Where: National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR, Bengaluru
- Pay: Consolidated, based on qualification and experience; no figure is given
- Duration: One year at first, renewable each year after review
- Apply by: 20 October 2026, online
The advertisement is NCBS Advt No. 13/2026. It does not name the lab, the PI or the funder. The job portal lists it with a last date of 20 October 2026.
What the NCBS molecular biology Project Associate will do
- Clone DNA constructs for CRISPR-based genome changes in Drosophila melanogaster
- Work on Drosophila genetics and fly husbandry
- Depending on interest and skill, take part in fluorescence imaging and molecular screening
Why this role matters
Fly genetics is a fast way to learn modern genome editing. A year building CRISPR constructs at NCBS gives you practical skills that PhD programmes and biotech labs look for. It is a good step for a master’s graduate planning a research career.
Eligibility
- A master’s degree in any branch of biological science, with at least 60% marks
- One year of experience in a molecular biology lab
- Skills: molecular cloning, PCR and Drosophila genetics; good written and spoken communication; good organisation
- People with past experience in this kind of work are preferred
- Maximum age: 40 years on 1 January 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India norms
The ad gives no salary figure. It says pay will match your experience and qualification, within institute rules. Selection may include a written test, an interview or both.
Pay and duration
- Consolidated monthly pay based on qualification and experience; no amount is stated
- Fixed-term post for one year, renewed each year after a performance review
- No application fee is mentioned
How to apply
Register and apply on the NCBS job portal. Upload your certificates with the form. Do not send a hard copy. The ad asks you to use a desktop or laptop for the online form.
Key dates
- Last date: 20 October 2026
- Selection: written test and/or interview, dates to be announced
Please read the official NCBS advertisement before applying, and browse more Research Associate jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR)
Official advertisement: www.ncbs.res.in
How to prepare for this application
- Describe your cloning work. Name the methods you used: Gibson, Golden Gate, restriction cloning.
- Show any fly experience. Crosses, balancers and stock keeping all count.
- Know CRISPR basics. Be ready to explain guide RNA design and donor templates.
- Prepare for a written test. Revise PCR, cloning strategies and basic genetics.
- Look up NCBS fly labs. Our Find a supervisor page lists NCBS faculty.
About NCBS
The National Centre for Biological Sciences is part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), under the Department of Atomic Energy. It was set up in 1992 and works on the GKVK campus in Bengaluru. Its research covers biology from molecules to ecosystems.
