SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE SCIENCES (SC&IS)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION : - M.Sc./M.Tech. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology. Ph.D. in the broad areas of Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology. Candidates must have demonstrated capabilities in terms of high impact research publications in either of the above mentioned areas.

Scale of Pay : - 15600-39100/- (PB-III) AGP Rs. 6000/-

For more details on Centre/School, Specializations etc. please visit JNU website www.jnu.ac.in or contact Section Officer, Room Nos. 131-132, Recruitment Cell, Administrative Block, JNU, New Delhi – 110067, Email: recruitmentjnu2013@gmail.com The last date for the receipt of application is 15 May, 2014.

http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/

http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/ADVTNo_RC_48_2014.pdf
Last Apply Date:

15 May 2014

The Power of Evo 2: AI Meets DNA

Evo 2 is the largest AI model for biology ever created, trained on an astonishing 9.3 trillion DNA "letters" (nucleotides) carefully selected from genomes spanning the entire tree of life. This massive dataset ensures that Evo 2 can recognize patterns and relationships in genetic sequences at an unparalleled scale.

For the first time, scientists can design DNA with AI, moving beyond simple sequence analysis to active DNA generation. Evo 2 enables researchers to predict, modify, and even create entire genetic sequences, opening new possibilities in medicine, agriculture, and synthetic biology.

Decoding the Dark Genome

One of the biggest challenges in genetics is understanding the non-coding regions of DNA—vast stretches of the genome that do not code for proteins but play crucial roles in regulating gene expression. These regions control when and how genes are activated, influencing everything from development to disease.

Evo 2 is designed to decode these non-coding elements, helping researchers uncover their functions and use this knowledge to develop gene-based therapies, synthetic life forms, and precision agriculture solutions.

From Reading DNA to Writing It

To put Evo 2’s impact into perspective:

• Previous AI models could "read" DNA like a book, analyzing genetic sequences and identifying patterns.
• Evo 2 can "write" entirely new DNA, designing functional genes, chromosomes, and even full genomes from scratch.

This means scientists can now engineer biological systems with AI, designing new proteins, metabolic pathways, and genetic circuits to address real-world challenges.

A Step Toward Generative Biology

The Arc Institute describes Evo 2 as a major step toward "generative biology"—a revolutionary approach where AI is used to create novel biological structures rather than just analyzing existing ones. This could lead to breakthroughs such as:

• New medicines: AI-generated enzymes and proteins tailored for targeted therapies.
• Disease-resistant crops: Genetically optimized plants for higher yield and climate resilience.
• Synthetic organisms: Custom-designed microbes for bioremediation, biofuel production, and industrial applications.

An Open-Source Revolution

Unlike many proprietary AI models, Evo 2 is open source, making its capabilities accessible to researchers worldwide. This democratization of AI-driven biology means that scientists from different disciplines can collaborate, experiment, and innovate, accelerating discoveries in genetic engineering and synthetic biology.

With Evo 2, the boundaries of what’s possible in DNA design, genetic engineering, and biological innovation are being redrawn. The future of life sciences is no longer just about understanding life’s code—it’s about writing it.

That is the challenge researchers face when studying how bacteria adapt to different environments. A bacterial gene may appear to be linked to a particular habitat, when the real reason is simply that closely related bacteria happen to live there.

In their 2025 Genome Biology paper, Bujdoš, Walter, and O’Toole introduce aurora, a machine-learning tool designed to tackle this problem.

Aurora identifies potentially mislabeled or unusual bacterial strains before performing genome-wide association studies (GWAS). By cleaning up the dataset and accounting for bacterial evolutionary relationships, it can help researchers find genetic features that are more genuinely connected to habitat adaptation.

The researchers tested aurora using simulated and real bacterial datasets and found that it could recover important genetic associations even when datasets contained misleading labels.

The bigger lesson is simple: better biological discoveries often begin with better data.

Aurora gives researchers a new way to separate real genetic clues from misleading ones—and could help us better understand how bacteria adapt, survive, and evolve in the environments they call home.

Based on Bujdoš et al., “aurora: a machine learning GWAS tool for analyzing microbial habitat adaptation,” Genome Biology (2025).[Read the original paper](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13059-025-03524-7?)

WALK- IN –INTERVIEWS

Eligible candidates may appear in Walk-in-Interview on May 23, 2014 at 10 AM for the posts of Research Associates & Senior Research Fellows (SRF) in the following DST/DBT/ICAR funded projects.

1 NPTC Project on Bioinformatics and Comparative Genomics

Research Associate (One)

Rs. 24000/- + 30% HRA for masters degree holder with more than 4 years experience

Essential: Ph D in Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/Genetics 0r Candidates who have already submitted their Ph D thesis in above subjects

Desirable: Research experience in Genomics, Molecular biology, Microarrays analysis, Gene cloning, transgenic Techniques , and computational analysis.

Senior Research Fellow ( UGCCSIR/ DBT/ ICAR Net qualified only): (One)

Rs. 16000/- + 30% HRA and Rs. 18000+30 HRA from 3rd year onwards

Essential:

1. ICAR/ UGCCSIR/DBT Net qualified only

2. M. Sc. (with thesis) in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biosciences/ Bioinformatics, Genetics/ Plant Pathology with experience in molecular biology.

Or M.Sc with more than 3 years research experiences

3. B.Sc. Agriculture or Biology

Desirable:
1. M. Sc. with thesis
2. Experience in molecular biology, plant tissue culture
3. Bioinformatics knowledge is important

2 DST JC Bose National Fellowship

Research Associate (Bioinformatics) : One

Rs.22000/- + 30% HRA for 1 & 2nd Yr., Rs. 23000+ 30% HRA for 3rd year and Rs. 24000+30% HRA for 4th &5th yr

Essential: M Ph D in Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/Genetics

Desirable: Research experience in Genomics, Molecular biology, Microarrays analysis, Gene cloning, transgenic Techniques , and computational analysis.

Age limit: Max.35 years (Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST & women and 3 years for OBC)

The posts are purely temporary in nature and are co-terminus with the project. Initially the offer will be made for one year only and may be further extendable based on performance of the candidate. The interview will be held on May 23 , 2014 at 10:00 AM at NRCPB, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, IARI, New Delhi- 110012. The candidates must bring four copies of biodata (in the prescribed proforma), original certificates, attested photocopies of each of the certificates and an attested copy of recent passport size photograph. No. TA/DA would be given for the appearance in interview. Only the candidates having essential qualification would be entertained for the interviews. Short-listing of candidates based on academic merit and experience will be done in case of large number of applicants.

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Research Directions

Stony corals: evolution of novelty and photosymbiosis

Symbiotic acoels: cell type evolution and photosymbiosis

Animal genomes: structural evolution and gene regulation

https://sgel.biodiv.tw/home

C. Titus Brown http://video.open-bio.org/video/1/a-history-of-bioinformatics-in-the-year-2039

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/tseemann/shovill