The aims of bio/medical research are also broad, including:
• Understanding mechanism of disease
• Understanding the impact of genetic and external factors on human health
• Designing and evaluating new therapeutic interventions
• Health genomics

List of Research Institutes in India (Biological Sciences)

BANGALORE
Ashoka Trust for Ecology and the Environment
Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post, Bangalore-560064
Email: info@atree.org
Web: www.atree.org/
Research: ATREE deals with issues relating to the environmental, social and economic dimensions, and implications of, biological resources and natural ecosystems

Indian Institute of Science
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, Karnataka
Email:regr@admin.iisc.ernet.in
Web: www.iisc.ernet.in/
Research Areas: Biochemistry, ecological sciences, microbiology & cell biology, molecular biophysics, molecular reproduction, development & genetics.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Jakkur, Bangalore 560 064, Karnataka
Email: academic@jncasr.ac.in
Web: www.jncasr.ac.in/
Research Areas: Evolutionary and organismal biology, molecular biology and genetics.

National Centre for Biological Science
GKVK, Bellary Road,
Email: dean@ncbs.res.in
Web: www.ncbs.res.in
Research Areas: The research interests of the faculty range from single molecules to systems biology.

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Bangalore 560029, Karnataka
Email: info@nimhans.kar.nic.in
Web: nimhans.kar.nic.in/
Research Areas: Biophysics, biostatistics, clinical psychology, epidemiology, human genetics, mental health education, neuroanaesthesia, neurochemistry, neuro imaging and interventional radiology, neurology, neuromicrobiology, neuropathology, neurophysiology, neurosurgery, neurovirology.

Stem Cell Institute
NCBS, GKVK, Bellary Road,
Email: ramas@ncbs.res.in
Web: underconstruction

University of Agricultural Sciences
GKVK, Bangalore 5600065, Karnataka
Email: root@uas.kar.nic.in
Web: uasbng.kar.nic.in/Default.htm
BARODA

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Fatehgunj, Vadodara 390 002, Gujarat
Web: msubaroda.ac.in/

BHOPAL
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research–Bhopal
Govindpura, Bhopal - 23
E-mail: director@iiserbhopal.ac.in
Web: www.iiserbhopal.ac.in/
Research Areas: All areas of basic sciences – Biology, chemistry, math and physics
BHUBANESHWAR
Institute of Life Sciences
Bhubaneswar 751 023, Orissa
Web: www.ils.res.in
Research Areas: Cancer, malaria, age diseases, stress biology, ecophysiology, plant molecular physiology, filariasis, tuberculosis, bio-perspecitve, agricultural biotechnology, bio-informatics.

National Institute of Science Education and Research – Bhubaneshwar
Institute of Physics Campus, Bhubaneswar, Orissa - 751 005,
e-mail : director@niser.ac.in
Web: www.niser.ac.in/
Research Areas: All areas of basic sciences – Biology, chemistry, math and physics.

Regional Research Laboratory
Bhubaneswar 751 013, Orissa
Email: root@csrrlbhu.ren.nic.in
Web: www.icast.org.in/csir/rrl_bhu.html
Research Areas: Survey & cultivation of aromatic, medicinal and other economic plants.

Utkal University
Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar 751 004, Orissa
Web: www.utkaluniversity.org/
CHANDIGARH
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research –Mohali
Chandigarh
Email: webmaster@iisermohali.ac.in
Web: www.iisermohali.ac.in/
Research Areas: All areas of basic sciences – Biology,
chemistry, math and physics

Institute of Microbial Technology
Sector 39–A, Chandigarh 160 036
Email: raghava@imtech.res.in
Web: www.imtech.res.in/
Research Areas: Molecular biology and microbial genetics,
animal cell/tissue culture and protein engineering.

Panjab University
Chandigarh 160 014
Email: pulib@puchd.ren.nic.in
Web: www.puchd.ac.in/

Postgraduate institute of Medical Education and Research
Sector-12, Chandigarh, 160 012
Email: pgimer@chd.nic.in
Web: pgimer.nic.in/
Research Areas: Obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry,
biochemistry, haematology, clinical parasitology etc.
CHENNAI
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai 600 036, Tamil Nadu
Email: tppro@acer.iitm.ernet.in
Web: www.iitm.ac.in
Research Areas: Engineering: Biotechnology.

University of Madras
University Centenary Building, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005, Tamil Nadu
Email: webmaster@unom.ac.in
Web: www.unom.ac.in/
DARJEELING
University of North Bengal
Raja Rammohunpur, Darjeeling 734 430, West Bengal
Email:(Registrar): regnbu@dte.vsnl.net.in
Web: www.nbu.ac.in/
DELHI
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi
Email: webmastr@aiims.ac.in
Web: www.aiims.ac.in/

Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
Delhi University Campus, Mall Road, Delhi 110 007
Email: info@igib.res.in
Web: www.igib.res.in/
Research Areas: Allergy and immunology, diagnostics, genetic engineering, bio-organics and high-tech reagents.

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110 016
Email: malhotra@admin.iitd.ernet.in
Web: www.iitd.ac.in
Research Areas: Engineering: Biochemical engineering & biotechnology.
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

ICGEB Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New Delhi 110 067
Web: www.icgeb.trieste.it/
Research Areas: Mammalian biology:
Virology immunology, malaria,
recombinant gene products,
Plant molecular biology, plant transformation,
insect resistance, plant resistance.

Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi
Email: webmaster@mail.jnu.ac.in
Web: www.jnu.ac.in

National Centre for Plant Genome Research
JNU Campus, New Delhi
Email: tapas_s3@yahoo.co.in
Web: ncpgr.nic.in/
Research Areas: Nutritional, structural, and functional genomics of various plant systems.

National Institute of Immunology
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110 067
Web: www.nii.res.in/
Research Areas: Gene regulation, immunity & infection, molecular design, reproduction & development.

TERI University
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110 070 / India
E-mail: registrar@teri.res.in
Web: www.teriuniversity.ac.in
Research Areas: Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Climate Science and Policy, Plant Biotechnology

University of Delhi
University Road, Delhi 110 007
Email: webmaster@du.ac.in
Web: www.du.ac.in/
GOA
National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama 403 804, Goa
Email: info@ncaor.org
Research Areas: Co–ordination and implementation of the Indian Antarctic Programme.


National Institute of Oceanography
Dona Paula 403 004, Goa
Email: webmaster@darya.nio.org
Web: www.nio.org/
Research Areas: International geosphere-bio-sphere programme, marine biotechnology.
GURGAON
National Brain Research Centre
Near NSG Campus, Nainwal Mode, Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana
Email: info@nbrc.ac.in
Web: www.nbrc.ac.in/
Research Areas: Brain research.
GUWAHATI
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
North Guwahati, Guwahati 781 039, Assam
Email: mcb@iitg.ernet.in
Web: www.iitg.ernet.in
Research Areas: Engineering: Biotechnology.


Gauhati University
Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Guwahati 781 014, Assam
Web: http://www.gauhati.ac.in/.
HYDERABAD
Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology
Uppal Road, Hyderabad 500 007, Andhra Pradesh
Email: (Director): lalji@ccmb.res.in
Web: www.ccmb.res.in/
Research Areas: Biophysics & biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics & evolution, biomedicines & biotechnology.


Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
CDFD, Bldg. 7, Gruhakalpa, 5-4-399/B, Nampally, Hyderabad - 500 001.
Email: director@cdfd.org.in
Web: www.cdfd.org.in/
Research Areas: Automated genome analysis, bacterial genetics, cancer biology, cell biology & gene expression, computational biology, computational & functional genomics, immunology, mammalian genetics, molecular genetics, molecular oncology, molecular virology, structural biology, transcription, developmental neuroscience and drosophila genetics.


Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Uppal Road, Hyderabad 500 007, Andhra Pradesh
Email: kvr@iict.ap.nic.in, sampath@iict.ap.nic.in
Web: www.iictindia.org/
Research Areas: Pesticides, drugs, organic intermediates and fine chemicals.


LV Prasad Eye Intstitute
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Email: communications@lvpei.org
Web: www.lvpei.org/
LVPEI is a World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Prevention of Blindness. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and distinguished professionals in the field of Eye care


University of Hyderabad
P.O. Central University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500 046, Andhra Pradesh
Email: trctcs@uohyd.ernet.in
Web: www.uohyd.ernet.in/
IMPHAL
Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development
Takyelpat, Imphal 795 001, Manipur
Email: ibsd_imp@sancharnet.in, ibsd-imphal@man.nic.in
Web: ibsd-imphal.nic.in/
Research Areas: Conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilisation of biodiversity.
ITANAGAR
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology
Itanagar, Nirjuli, Papumpare 791 109, Arunachal Pradesh
Email: dir@nerist.ernet.in
Web: www.nerist.ac.in/
Research Areas: Agricultural engineering, forestry.
JAIPUR
University of Rajasthan
Jaipur 320 004, Rajasthan
Email: info@uniraj.org
Web: www.uniraj.org/
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Regional Research Laboratory
Canal Road, Jammu 130 001, Jammu & Kashmir
Email: (Director): qazi_gn@yahoo.com, root@csrrljm.ren.nic.in
Web: www.rrljammu.org/
Research Areas: Natural products & organic chemistry, improvement & cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants, post harvest technology and applied microbiology & mutation genetics.

University of Jammu
Jammu 180 006, Jammu & Kashmir
Web: www.jammuuniversity.org/

University of Kashmir
Hazratbal,Srinagar-190006,Jammu and Kashmir
Email: info@kashmiruniversity.net
Web: http://www.kashmiruniversity.net/

Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Science (SKIMS)
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Email: skimsweb@gmail.com
Web: http://www.skims.ac.in/

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)
Shalimar Campus, Srinagar - 191121 Jammu and Kashmir
Email: skuastkashmir@gmail.com
Web: http://www.skuastkashmir.ac.in/
Research Areas: Agricultural Sciences, fisheries and veterinary sciences.
JORHAT
Regional Research Laboratory
Jorhat 785 006, Assam
Email: drrljt@csir.res.in, inform@csir.res.in
Web: jorhat.nic.in/rrl.htm
Research Areas: Agrochemicals, drugs and drug intermediates, organic chemistry, biochemistry.
KANPUR
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
GT Road, Kalyanpur, Kanpur 208 016, Uttar Pradesh
Email: infocell@iitk.ac.in
Web: www.iitk.ac.in/
Research Areas: Engineering: Biological sciences & bioengineering.
KHARAGPUR
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur 721 302, West Bengal
Email: (PRO): ashok@hijli.iitkgp.ernet.in
Web: www.iitkgp.ernet.in/
Research Areas: Engineering: Biotechnology.
KOCHI
Cochin University of Science and Technology
South Kalamessery, Kochi 682 022, Kerala
Email: webmaster@cusat.ac.in
Web: www.cusat.ac.in/.
KOLKATA
Bose Institute
93/1, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata 700 009, West Bengal
Email: sidroy@bic.boseinst.ernet.in
Web: www.boseinstitute.org/
Research Areas: Bioinformatics & computational biology, structure and functional dynamics of biomolecules, drug modeling, molecular genetics of microbes, transgenic plants etc.


Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700 032, West Bengal
Email: (Director): director@iicb.res.in
Web: www.iicb.res.in/
Research Areas: Natural products of medicinal, biological and industrial value, immunoassay techniques, tissue-targeted drug-delivery system.


Indian Institute of Science Education and Research –Kolkata
Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal
Web: www.iiserkol.ac.in/
Research Areas: All areas of basic sciences – Biology, chemistry, math and physics


Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata 700 108, West Bengal
Email: postmaster@isical.ac.in
Web: www.isical.ac.in/
Research Areas: Agricultural and ecological research, biological anthropology, human genetics.


Jadavpur University
188 Raja S.C. Mallik Road, Kolkata 700 032, West Bengal
Email: registrar@jdvu.ac.in
Web: www.jadavpur.edu/


University of Calcutta
Kolkata 700 009, West Bengal
Web: www.kolkata.org/cu/
KURUKSHETRA
Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra 136 119, Haryana
Email: jskadian@rediffmail.com
Web: kuk.ernet.in/
LUCKNOW
Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany
53 University Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Email: director@bsip.res.in
Web: www.bsip-india.org/index.htm
Research Areas: Botanical palaeobotany: Morphotaxonomy, palaeoecology, palaeogeography, phylogeny and evolution.


Central Drug Research Institute
Chattar Manzil Palace, Post Box No. 173, Lucknow 226 001, Uttar Pradesh
Email: info@cdriindia.org
Web: www.cdriindia.org/
Research Areas: Development of contraceptives, new drugs for tropical diseases (malaria, filariasis, leishmaniasis), cardio-vascular and central nervous system disorders.


Indian Institute of Science Education and Research –Kolkata
Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal
Web: www.iiserkol.ac.in/
Research Areas: All areas of basic sciences – Biology, chemistry, math and physics


Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata 700 108, West Bengal
Email: postmaster@isical.ac.in
Web: www.isical.ac.in/
Research Areas: Agricultural and ecological research, biological anthropology, human genetics.


Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Lucknow 226 015, Uttar Pradesh
Email: director@cimap.res.in
Web: www.cimap.res.in/
Research Areas: Agrotechnologies for medicinal and aromatic plants, phytochemistry, plant physiology and biochemistry, pathology, genetics, entomology and pharmacognosy.


Industrial Toxicology Research Centre
Mahatma Gandhi Marg, P.O. Box No. 80, Lucknow 226 001, Uttar Pradesh
Email: info@itrcindia.org
Web: www.itrcindia.org/
Research Areas: Neurotoxicology, environmental health, immunotoxicology and environmental biotechnology.


National Botanical Research Institute
Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226 001, Uttar Pradesh
Email: p.pushpangadan@nbri.res.in
Web: www.nbri-lko.org/
Research Areas: Plant biotechnology, environmental sciences, taxonomy and ethnobotany, plant molecular biology.
MUMBAI
Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC)
Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai - 410 210
Web: www.actrec.gov.in/
Research Areas: Research investigations currently focus on molecular mechanisms of cancer, drug development and emerging therapies for treatment and prevention of cancer.


Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Trombay, Mumbai 400 085, Maharashtra
Email: webmaster@magnum.barc.ernet.in
Web: www.barc.ernet.in/
Research Areas: Chemical and life sciences, nuclear agriculture.


Bombay Natural History Society
Hornbill House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai 400 023, Maharashtra
Email: bnhs@bom4.vsnl.net.in
Web: www.bnhs.org/


Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400 076, Maharashtra
Email: registrar@iitb.ac.in
Web: www.iitb.ac.in/
Research Areas: Earth sciences; Science: Biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics.


Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005.
Web: www.tifr.res.in/
Department of Biological Sciences: www.tifr.res.in/~dbs
Research Areas: TIFR is a multidisciplinary research organisation working in the area of Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), Mathematics and Computer Science.


University of Mumbai
Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai 400 098, Maharashtra
Web: www.mu.ac.in/


National Botanical Research Institute
Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226 001, Uttar Pradesh
Email: p.pushpangadan@nbri.res.in
Web: www.nbri-lko.org/
Research Areas: Plant biotechnology, environmental sciences, taxonomy and ethnobotany, plant molecular biology.
NAGPUR
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
Nehru Marg, Nagpur 440 020, Maharashtra
Email: dirneeri@nagpur.dot.net.in
Web: www.neeri.nic.in/
Research Areas: Environmental biotechnology.
PUNE
Agharkar Research Institute
G.G. Agarkar Road, Pune 411 004, Maharashtra
Web: www.aripune.org/
Research Areas: Animal sciences, microbial sciences, plant sciences.


Indian Institute of Science Education and Research–Pune
Email: director@iiserpune.ac.in
Web: www.iiserpune.ac.in/
Research Areas: All areas of basic sciences – Biology, chemistry, math and physics.


National Chemical Laboratory
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411 008, Maharashtra
Email: director@ems.ncl.res.in
Web: www.ncl-india.org/
Research Areas: biotechnology, biochemistry.>


National Centre for Cell Sciences
NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra
Email: infonccs@giaspn01.vsnl.net.in
Web: www.nccs.res.in/
Research Areas: Cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, parasitology, hybridoma technology, tissue banking & tissue engineering, regenerative biology, virology (HIV), cancer biology, diabetes, cryobiology transplantation, gene therapy.


University of Pune
Ganeshkhind Road, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra Telephone: 020-5601305
Email: Registrar): regis@unipune.ernet.in
Web: www.unipune.ernet.in/
PALAMPUR
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Post Box No. 6, Palampur 176 061, Himachal Pradesh
Email: root@csihbt.ren.nic.in, director@ihbt.csir.res.in
Web: www.icast.org.in/csir/ihbt.html
Research Areas: Floriculture, tea sciences, biotechnology and natural plant products.
PATIALA
Punjabi University
Patiala 147 002, Punjab
Email: ucc@pbi.ac.in
Web: www.universitypunjabi.org/
PILANI
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Vidhya Vihar Campus, Pilani, 333 031, Rajasthan
Email: mmsanand@bits-pilani.ac.in
Web: www.bits-pilani.ac.in/
ROORKEE
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee 247 667, Uttaranchal
Email: (Registrar): regis@iitr.ernet.in
Web: www.iitr.ernet.in/
Research Areas: Engineering: Biotechnology.
SHANTINIKETAN
Visva-Bharati University
Santiniketan, Birbhum 731 235, West Bengal
Email: Root@vbharat.ernet.in
Web: www.visva-bharati.ac.in/
SHILLONG
North-Eastern Hill University
Umshing, Shillong 793 022, Meghalaya
Email: admin@nehu.ac.in
Web: www.nehu.ac.in/
SILCHAR
Assam University
P.O. Box 63, Silchar 788 011, Assam
Email: auliba@sancharnet.in, asokesen@sancharnet.in
Web: assamuniversity.nic.in/
TRIVANDUM
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research–Trivandum
Trivandrum, Kerala,India.
Web: www.iisertvm.ac.in/
Research Areas: All areas of basic sciences – Biology, chemistry, math and physics


Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thycaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695 , Kerala
Email: info@rgcb.res.in
Web: rgcb.res.in/
Research Areas: Disease biology and molecular medicine, Plant biotechnology


Regional Research Laboratory
Industrial Estate P.O., Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695 019, Kerala
Email: root@csrrltrd.ren.nic.in
Web: w3rrlt.csir.res.in/
Research Areas: Chemistry of natural products, agroprocessing, photochemical systems including solar energy conversion, analysis of pollutants and waste-water technology.

VARANASI
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi 221 005, Uttar Pradesh
Email: webmaster@bhu.ac.in
Web: www.bhu.ac.in/index.html

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thycaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695 , Kerala
Email: info@rgcb.res.in
Web: rgcb.res.in/
Research Areas: Disease biology and molecular medicine, Plant biotechnology


Indian Council for Agricultural Research
Main Web site: www.icar.org.in/
Research Institutes under ICAR: www.icar.org.in/icar15.html


CSIR Laboratories
Main CSIR website–www.csir.res.in/

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Department of Atomic Energy
Main CSIR website–www.barc.ernet.in/


Department of Biotechnology
Main CSIR website–dbtindia.nic.in/index.asp

Dept. of Science & Technology
Main Website: Main Website: www.dst.gov.in/


Indian Council for Medical Research
Main Web site: icmr.nic.in/
Research Institutes under ICMR: icmr.nic.in/institute.htm#Permanent%20Institutes/Centres

Ministry of Environment and Forest
Main Web site: envfor.nic.in/
Research Institutes under ICAR: cyberjournalist.org.in/linksr.html

We wish to recruit a highly motivated, postdoctoral scientist to carry out a BBSRC funded project in the laboratory of Dr. Denis Larkin. The project is focused on developing and applying new methods and algorithms to study genome and chromosome evolution in mammals and other animals using whole-genome sequences and existing algorithms (e.g., Damas et al. Genome Res. 2017. 27(5):875-884; Kim et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2013. 110 (5)). The post holder will use cutting edge computational and laboratory approaches to generate chromosomal assemblies for sequenced genomes, study chromosomal structures and differences between mammalian and other vertebrate genomes in attempt to identify species- and clade-specific genome signatures.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a track record of success, as indicated by first-author publications in international journals. They must possess excellent organisation skills and be capable of individual initiative and of interacting as part of a team. Applicants with extensive practical experience in bioinformatics or computer science, programming, visualization, handling of large data sets, high-performance computing are encouraged to apply. The post will involve collaboration with a wide range of academic partners both within the EU and worldwide.

Experience in programming, bioinformatics and comparative genome analysis is essential. Applicants should have a minimum of a degree and preferably a higher degree in a relevant subject.

The Royal Veterinary College has the largest range of veterinary, para-veterinary and animal science undergraduate and postgraduate courses of any veterinary school in the world and is one of the largest veterinary schools in Europe.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Denis Larkin, Comparative Biomedical Sciences Department on +442071211906 or email: dlarkin@rvc.ac.uk

We offer a generous reward package.

For further information and to apply on-line please visit our website: www.rvc.ac.uk
Job reference CBS-0084-18

https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=CBS-0084-18

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/nanoporetech/medaka

Pay Matrix Level-12
No. of Post-01
(UR)
Post – Sr. Scientist
Area Bioinformatics
Age limit : 37 years
PhD in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics with 2 years experience in desired area
Or
ME/M.Tech in Bioinformatics or Genome Informatics or Genetic Engineering with 3 years experience in desired area
Experience of understanding fundamental science behind Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, novel Artificial Intelligence algorithms and architectures, software engineering principles for Artificial Intelligence, natural language processing with proficiency in programming as evident by publications in SCI journals with high impact factor. To be part a group of scientists working in the area of genomics, running the central
bioinformatics facility, developing independent projects and providing bioinformatics support to the user scientists of the Institute.

More at

http://14.139.62.50/CSIR-IITR%20Scientist%20Recruitment%20Adv%202020.pdf

Affiliation
The selected candidate will be affiliated to one U.S. host institution.

USIEF strongly recommends all applicants to identify institutions with which they wish to be affiliated, and to correspond, in advance, with potential host institutions. If the applicant has secured a letter of invitation from a U.S. institution, it should be included as a part of the online application. The letter of invitation should indicate the duration of visit, preferably with dates.

Grant Benefits

These fellowships provide J-1 visa support, a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel between India and the U.S., a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance.

Subject to availability of funds, a dependent allowance and international travel may be provided for one accompanying eligible dependent provided the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at least 80 per cent of the grant period. Flex grantees are not eligible for dependent benefits.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the General Prerequisites:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree within the past four years. S/he must have obtained a Ph.D. degree between September 15, 2018 and September 14, 2022. The applicants are required to upload his/her Ph.D. degree certificate/provisional Ph.D. certificate on the online application;
Applicants must have a publication in reputed journals and demonstrate evidence of superior academic and professional achievement. S/he must upload a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article) on the online application (not exceeding 30 pages); and
If applicant is employed, please follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement. If applicable, obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the Letter of Support from Home Institution. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. The applicant can download the Letter of Support from Home Institution from the USIEF website. Candidates working under government-funded projects are also required to get endorsement from their affiliating institutions in India.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2023/

1. Big Data and Bioinformatics

The exponential growth in biological data, driven by advancements in sequencing technologies and high-throughput experiments, has made bioinformatics an indispensable tool. By 2030, we anticipate:

• Petabyte-Scale Data Management: Enhanced storage solutions and cloud computing platforms will allow researchers to handle the vast amounts of data generated from omics studies, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics.

• AI and Machine Learning Integration: Sophisticated algorithms will uncover patterns and relationships in large datasets, enabling predictions about gene function, disease susceptibility, and therapeutic outcomes.

2. Personalized Medicine and Genomics

Bioinformatics will play a pivotal role in tailoring healthcare to individual patients. Key developments include:

• Whole-Genome Sequencing in Clinics: The decreasing cost of sequencing will make it routine in medical diagnostics, enabling personalized treatment plans based on an individual’s genetic makeup.

• Drug Repurposing and Development: Computational tools will identify potential new uses for existing drugs, accelerating the development of targeted therapies.

3. Advancing Computational Tools

The future will see the development of more user-friendly and powerful bioinformatics tools:

• Graph-Based Approaches: Enhanced algorithms for analyzing complex biological networks, such as protein-protein interaction maps.

• Visualization Tools: Intuitive software for visualizing multi-dimensional data, enabling researchers to interpret findings more effectively.

4. Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology

Bioinformatics will continue to drive progress in synthetic and systems biology by:

• Gene Circuit Design: Leveraging computational models to design and simulate synthetic biological systems.

• Understanding Cellular Pathways: Integrating multi-omics data to model cellular processes with unprecedented accuracy.

5. Bioinformatics in Agriculture and Environmental Science

Beyond healthcare, bioinformatics will revolutionize agriculture and environmental conservation:

• Crop Improvement: Genomic studies will help develop high-yield, disease-resistant, and climate-resilient crops.

• Microbial Ecology: Metagenomics will enhance our understanding of microbial communities, aiding in bioremediation and ecosystem management.

6. Democratization of Bioinformatics

Open-source software and accessible education will broaden participation in bioinformatics research:

• Community-Driven Projects: Collaborative platforms like GitHub will continue to foster innovation in tool development.

• Education and Training: Online courses and workshops will bridge skill gaps, enabling researchers from diverse backgrounds to contribute.

Challenges and Ethical Considerations

While the future is bright, challenges remain. Data privacy and ethical concerns surrounding genetic information require careful navigation. Furthermore, addressing the digital divide is critical to ensuring equitable access to bioinformatics resources globally.

Conclusion

The future of bioinformatics is boundless, with opportunities to revolutionize our understanding of life and improve human health. As technologies evolve and collaborations flourish, bioinformatics will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of scientific discovery, unlocking the secrets of life one dataset at a time.

BioCoder features:

• Novel therapeutic discovery strategies
• Hardware such as low-cost lab equipment or diagnostics
• Open or low­-cost bioinformatics tools
• Engineered organisms for the production of small molecules, biologics, or other products
• Research projects at a community labspace or projects for science education or public engagement
• Hardware or software for lab automation
• Citizen science or DIY research projects
• Science policy
• Tools to increase reproducibility in research, or anything related

Address of the bookmark: https://www.oreilly.com/biocoder/

During the first phase of ENCODE, published in 2007, microarray-based technologies were used to detect regions associated with transcription factors, certain histone modifications and open chromatin within a pre-specified 1% of the human genome.

ENCODE’s second phase saw a switch to sequencing-based technologies, the addition of new assay types and the analysis of functional elements genome-wide, described in a collection of research articles in 2012.

The Encyclopedia paper of ENCODE 3, published in Nature, gives an overview of the various assays that were performed in human and mouse cell lines and tissues and describes a Registry of human and mouse candidate cis-regulatory elements (cCREs).

More at https://www.nature.com/immersive/d42859-020-00027-2/index.html

https://bioalgorithms.ucsd.edu/research4.html

Research Area:
Analysis of Next Generation sequence data in cancer
Methods for analysis of structural variation in cancer genomes
Next Generation sequencing in malaria
Computational comparative genomics
Sensitive genomic sequence search techniques using hidden Markov models
Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease

Link @ http://www.wehi.edu.au/faculty_members/dr_tony_papenfuss