The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), a research institution based in New Delhi, has announced recruitment for one Project Associate I: Yeast Engineering post. The position is part of a Biofoundry project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, involving AI-ML-guided strain engineering of yeast and E. coli, including molecular biology experiments and bioprocess development of engineered yeast strains.
ICGEB Recruitment 2026 - Project Associate I: Yeast Engineering Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
04 Oct
Closed
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Status
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 04 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed04 Oct
About ICGEB Project Associate I: Yeast Engineering Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
- Post Name
- Project Associate I: Yeast Engineering
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs 31,000 per month + HRA
- Tenure
- Initially for 6 months, extendable subject to the candidate's performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate I: Yeast Engineering
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I: Yeast Engineering | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate I: Yeast Engineering
M.Sc./MTech in Biotechnology or a related field
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I: Yeast Engineering | M.Sc./MTech in Biotechnology or a related field |
Selection Process
- 1Short-listing
Candidates are shortlisted based on their application and relevant experience
- 2Interview
Only short-listed candidates are contacted for an interview
Salary Structure
Rs 31,000 per month + HRA
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a curriculum vitae with personal details, educational qualifications and relevant experience
- 2Write a cover letter that mentions pertinent skills and gives a detailed description of relevant experience
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph
- 4Email the complete application to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for <Project Associate I> Biofoundry"
- 5Send the email before the closing date and keep a copy of the sent email
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Curriculum vitae
•Cover letter mentioning pertinent skills
•Detailed description of relevant experience
•Self-attested copies of educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph
Project Details
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, has funded a Biofoundry project at ICGEB to perform AI-ML-guided strain engineering of Yeast and E. coli. The candidate will be responsible for executing molecular biology and biochemical experiments related to the development of genetically engineered yeast strains and the bioprocess development of engineered yeast strains for product formation.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Project Associate I position permanent?
No. It is a project-based contract, initially for 6 months and extendable subject to the candidate's performance.
What kind of work will the selected candidate do?
The candidate will run molecular biology and biochemical experiments to develop genetically engineered yeast strains and carry out bioprocess development of those strains for product formation.
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