National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) — Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is a premier research institute engaged in research in life sciences across scale. Several research facilities and associated infrastructure helps in providing cutting edge technology and support research. Several of these facilities not only provide support to the researchers within the institute, but also academia and industry nationally and internationally.

Wastewater testing can provide an unbiased snapshot of community health. As an early warning system – it is a very powerful approach in predicting the rise and fall in number of cases ahead of time in densely populated communities. This position is part of ​‘Environmental Surveillance of respiratory virues and other pathogens’ to genomic diversity of pathogens and microbiome in wastewater. Using spatial and temporal information on environmental samples and disease incidence, we want to identify regionally prevalent variants for an early indication of infection trends. The role will be to provide bioinformatics support using available software packages (commercial and open access) to underpin the processing, analysis and visualisation of genomic data arising from sewage (wastewater) using a combination bioinformatics and statistical approaches.

Number of vacancies: 1 position

Age limit: 35 years as on 01.07.2025

Initially, the position will be for a period of one year, further extendable with necessary review.

Salary will commensurate with experience and qualification.

Master’s degree in the bioinformatics or relevant disciplines, with demonstrated interest and experience in bioinformatic analysis and a strong computational background.

• Proficiency in computer scripting (e.g., Python, Perl, R) is required;
• Experience with ecological or epidemiological studies would be useful;
• Fluency in scientific writing and clear communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team, together with organisational skills that enable completing work within a given timeline.

• Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
• You will receive an email with the link on your registered email ID.
• Using the link, you can fill in the application.
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• All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.

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