The National Institute of Immunology, an autonomous research institute in New Delhi, has announced recruitment for the post of Research Associate I with one vacancy. The position falls under a BIRAC-funded project on the molecular and immunological correlates of tuberculosis-induced cachexia, and involves immunology research work combining laboratory experiments with bioinformatic analysis of immune cell data.
NII Research Associate I Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
28 Oct
10 days left
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Last date 28 Oct 2026 · 10 days left
- Notification14 Oct
- Applications Opentill 28 Oct
About NII Research Associate I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Immunology
- Post Name
- Research Associate-I
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech, accepted as an alternative to a PhD/MD/MS/MDS degree
- Credentials Required
- At least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal
- Tenure
- One year or the duration of the project, whichever is shorter, at a time; project tenable up to 12.09.2027
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate-I
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-I | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate-I
PhD/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Expertise in handling human samples/cohorts, human Immunology, multi-colour high parameter flowcytometry analysis and genomics is necessary. Candidates who have completed their viva-voce examination may apply.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-I | PhD/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Expertise in handling human samples/cohorts, human Immunology, multi-colour high parameter flowcytometry analysis and genomics is necessary. Candidates who have completed their viva-voce examination may apply. |
Application Fee
All candidates except Women, SC, ST and PH
Rs. 100
Women / SC / ST / PH
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Demand Draft of Rs. 100 drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII, or UPI/Paytm/PhonePe to Bank A/c Beneficiary Name: Director, NII / Account No. 1484101001636 / IFSC: CNRB0001484
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience.
- 2Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are called, in offline or online mode; they must submit attested copies of all certificates and fee payment or exemption proof.
Salary Structure
Rs. 58,000 per month plus 27% HRA as per DST OM dated 26.06.2023 and Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications and experience
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format from the official notification.
- 2Fill in the application form completely with all required details.
- 3Prepare a complete Curriculum Vitae with your experimental expertise, list of publications and names of three referees.
- 4Pay the Rs. 100 fee by demand draft drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank in favour of the Director, NII, or through UPI, Paytm or PhonePe to the NII account.
- 5Email the filled application, CV and fee payment proof to the project investigator at [email protected] or [email protected], clearly indicating the name of the project.
- 6Submit attested copies of all certificates and documentary proof of fee exemption or payment at the time of interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application in the prescribed format
•Complete Curriculum Vitae with experimental expertise and list of publications
•Names of three referees
•Fee payment proof or category documentary proof for fee exemption
•Attested copies of all certificates at the time of interview
Important Details
- No hostel or housing facility will be provided.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- Interviews will be held in offline or online mode.
- Applicants must clearly mention the category they belong to (SC/ST/OBC/PH) and attach documentary proof of the same.
- Applications containing incomplete information will not be entertained, and the date of passing examinations must be indicated clearly.
Job Description
The candidate will perform multi-colour high parameter flowcytometry analysis of immune cells, single-cell RNAseq experiments and omics data analysis of PBMCs, and analysis of antigen-specific T cell experiments. The candidate should be able to write custom codes for the analysis in R.
Prescribed Application Format
- Full Name
- Father's Name
- Mother's Name
- Date of Birth and Age
- Gender
- Category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/PH)
- Full current correspondence address and permanent address
- Email ID and mobile number
- Details of past experience and present employment, if any
- Whether qualified any National Level Examination
- Whether holding Overseas Citizenship Card of India (Yes/No)
- Details of academic/professional qualifications with year of passing, board/institution/university, percentage and division
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who have completed their viva-voce examination apply for this post?
Yes. The notification allows candidates who have completed their viva-voce examination to apply.
Is any hostel or housing facility provided to the selected candidate?
No. The institute does not provide hostel or housing facility for this position.
Will travel expenses be reimbursed for attending the interview?
No. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
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