Research Assistant (RA)

Date: 28.08.2026



Subject: Applications are invited for a Research Assistant (RA) position under Dr Tarini Shankar Ghosh,
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi).

Post Research Assistant (RA)

Number of positions 1 (one)

Reporting to Dr Tarini Shankar Ghosh (Assistant Professor, Department of Computational

Biology, IIIT-Delhi)

Monthly Remunerations Rs. 20,000

Age Limit up to 30 years

Qualifications Essential:
M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Pharm. in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Life
Sciences, Statistics, or allied areas (minimum 55% marks), with 1 year
of post-qualification experience in related fields.

Desirable:
  • Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, including

DNA/RNA extraction and microbial cell culture maintenance.

  • Prior experience with bioinformatics pipelines, sequencing data
analysis, and statistical computing using R (or relevant computational
tools).
  • Strong scientific writing skills for manuscript and study report
preparation.
  • Ability in sample handling, inventory management, proper storage
protocols, and maintaining detailed laboratory records.

Roles and • Execute standard molecular biology workflows, including DNA/RNA
Responsibilities extraction, PCR assays, gel electrophoresis, and microbial cell culturing,

while maintaining inventory, quality control, and long-term storage
protocols.

  • Perform sample preparation for LC-MS.
  • Prepare buffers and solvents for day-to-day experiments.
  • Handle biological samples and perform data processing, including
quality filtering and analysis using appropriate computational tools.

Duration at IIIT-Delhi The recruitment is initially for four months. May be extended post-
performance review.

Last date for Application September 24, 2026

Send Application on tarini.ghosh@iiitd.ac.in

Application Process: Interested candidates can mail their CVs to tarini.ghosh@iiitd.ac.in . Please
mention “Application for Research Assistant” in the subject line of your
email

Only shortlisted Candidates will be informed via email regarding the next
steps of the selection process.

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