The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), an institution of the Department of Biotechnology based in Faridabad, Haryana, is hiring a Project Associate-I under a research project on histone modifications and antifungal drug resistance in Candida auris. The single position is project-based and offers an opportunity to work in molecular biology and epigenetics research under the guidance of an MK Bhan Fellow.
RCB Recruitment 2026 - Project Associate-I Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202636/Project/2026/HR
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
05 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 05 Oct 2026
- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed05 Oct
About RCB Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Regional Centre for Biotechnology
- Advertisement No.
- 36/Project/2026/HR
- Post Name
- Project Associate-I
- Job Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- One year prior experience in yeast genetics and molecular biology, with demonstrated experience in epigenetics research (desirable).
- Credentials Required
- National level eligibility test such as GATE, NET, DBT
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 25,000/- + 27% HRA per month
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, may be extended based on annual evaluation till the duration of the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate-I
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate-I
MSc/MTech in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Molecular biology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Genomics. Any National level eligibility test qualified such as GATE, NET, DBT etc. Desirable: one-year prior experience in yeast genetics, molecular biology, along with demonstrated experience in epigenetics research; skills in chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and related assays to study protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions; prior involvement in functional genomics or transcriptional regulation projects will be considered a plus.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | MSc/MTech in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Molecular biology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Genomics. Any National level eligibility test qualified such as GATE, NET, DBT etc. Desirable: one-year prior experience in yeast genetics, molecular biology, along with demonstrated experience in epigenetics research; skills in chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and related assays to study protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions; prior involvement in functional genomics or transcriptional regulation projects will be considered a plus. |
Age Limit
Below 28 years
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be as per the government rules.
Selection Process
- 1Online Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed by email by 09 October 2026 to appear in the online interview at 10:00 AM on 12 October 2026.
Salary Structure
Rs. 25,000/- + 27% HRA per month
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the RCB website on or before 05 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
- 2Fill the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Upload the M.Sc. degree certificate, dissertation research summary, experience certificate and national level eligibility test certificate.
- 4Upload photograph, signature and other certificates in the prescribed format.
- 5Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- 6Review all details and submit the form, then save a copy of the submitted application.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•M.Sc. degree certificate
•Dissertation research summary
•Certificate of experience
•National Level eligibility test certificate such as GATE
•NET
•DBT
Important Details
- The engagement is project-based under the project 'Elucidating the Role of Histone modifications in Antifungal Drug Resistance of Candida Auris: A pathway to novel therapeutic strategies'.
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Surbhi Kohli, MK Bhan Fellow
- Mentor: Dr. Anil Thakur, Associate Professor.
- Applications close at 5:00 PM on the last date.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 0129-2848800
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prior research experience mandatory?
No. One year of experience in yeast genetics and molecular biology with epigenetics research is listed as a desirable qualification, not an essential one.
How will candidates be interviewed?
The interview is held online at 10:00 AM on 12 October 2026, and shortlisted candidates are informed by email by 09 October 2026.
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