Job Description

📌 Open Positions: We are looking for motivated Project Assistants to join our team!
📅 Deadline: March 31, 2026

We are seeking motivated candidates for the Project Assistant position in the Parasite Epigenetics Lab, Department of Developmental Biology and Genetics at the Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore). We are interested in understanding small RNA-mediated epigenetic mechanisms underlying host-parasite interactions using Toxoplasma gondii as a model system. We employ a range of techniques, including biochemical, molecular, and proteomics methods, as well as Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). For more information about our research, please visit www.meetaliLab.com.

Position 1: Project Assistant (Molecular Biology)

Job Description 

The candidate is expected to design and manage work independently, demonstrate strong organisational skills, and handle multiple tasks. Previous experience in cell culture/parasite culture, molecular biology, and biochemistry will be an asset. The candidate will be largely responsible for driving a collaborative project that includes profiling miRNA from patient samples and understanding their role. Candidate is expected to collaborate with lab members, drive the project, maintain excellent project records, and analyse data.

Qualifications

Four-year Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in any branch of Life Science. Previous experience in cell or parasite culture, molecular biology, and biochemistry will be an asset.

Position 2: Project Assistant (Computational Biology)

Job Description 

The candidate working at IISc is primarily expected to analyse data from large-scale next-generation sequencing (NGS) projects. The candidate will process, analyze, and interpret NGS datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, small RNA-seq, Ribo-seq), develop workflows, and collaborate with the team to deliver actionable insights. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining reproducible workflows with Snakemake, Nextflow, or Bash/Conda environments; preparing data analysis reports/summaries; troubleshooting pipeline issues; and managing compute resources. Candidate is expected to collaborate with other team members on data integration, custom scripting, and project deliverables.

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Qualifications

Four-year Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in any branch of Life Science. Candidate should possess basic working skills for large-scale Next-generation sequencing analysis, as well as working knowledge of Bash scripting, R, and Python. Familiarity with the Linux command line and version control (Git). The candidate is expected to design and manage work independently, possess organisational skills, and handle multiple tasks effectively. This position is a part of a collaborative project with Prof Nishith Gupta, BITS Pilani. There is another position in Prof. Gupta’s lab for a Research fellow linked to this project (see here for details).

Position 3: Project Assistant (Lab Manager)

Job Description 

Key responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day lab activities, preparing media and reagents, managing inventory and lab resources, processing procurement orders, ensuring lab safety and compliance, and assisting with routine molecular biology and cell culture experiments. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the PI, graduate students, and research staff in a fast-paced academic environment.

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Qualifications

Four-year Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in any branch of Life Science. Previous experience in cell or parasite culture, molecular biology, and biochemistry will be an asset.

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We offer

The salary is as per institutional norms for one year initially and is extendable up to 3 years, subject to performance. The candidate will benefit from conceptual and experimental training and mentorship for career development, and they will have the freedom to shape their research project in addition to their assigned responsibilities. Both our Department and Institute have a very dynamic scientific community and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

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How to apply

Send your cover letter with motivation to join the lab and a detailed CV as a single PDF to meetalilab.openings@gmail.com, mentioning the position name. The last date to apply is March 31st, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.