Organization Name

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

Designations

Project Research Scientist-II (Microbiologist / Molecular Biologist)
Project Research Scientist-II (Bioinformatician)
Project Technical Support-I

Location

City	Chandigarh
State	Chandigarh (UT)
Country	India
Postal Code	160012
Street Address	Department of Medical Microbiology, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Compensation & Employment Type

Base Salary: As per ICMR rules
Employment Type: Contractual

Important Dates

Notification Date: October 3, 2025
Application Submission Deadline: October 10, 2025 (5:00 PM)

Application Process

Applicants must apply online using the Google Form link provided in the notification.
All relevant documents should be uploaded in a single PDF file.
Offline applications will not be accepted.
No interview letters will be sent.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Project Research Scientist-II (Microbiologist / Molecular Biologist)

Essential: Post Graduate Degree (including integrated PG degrees) with three years post qualification experience or PhD.
Desirable: Hands-on experience in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology. Preference to candidates with good publications.

2. Project Research Scientist-II (Bioinformatician)

Essential: Post Graduate Degree (including integrated PG degrees) with three years post qualification experience or PhD.
Desirable: Hands-on experience in Microbiology, Whole Genome Sequencing (short & long read), and bioinformatics analysis.

3. Project Technical Support-I

Essential: 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/ITI or equivalent) with two years’ experience in relevant subject/field OR Three years Graduate degree in relevant subject/field with one year experience.
Desirable: Experience in sample collection, sample processing, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), and basic computer knowledge.

Age Limit

Project Research Scientist-II: 40 years
Project Technical Support-I: 28 years
Relaxation: Up to 5 years for exceptional candidates with relevant experience and good publications.

Reservation Details

No specific reservation details have been mentioned in the notification.

Application Fees

No application fees are mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Helpline Numbers / Contact Information

Principal Investigator: Dr. Neelam Taneja
Professor & Head, Department of Medical Microbiology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Phone: 0172-275 5155

Other Important Information

Project Title: “Genomics of K. pneumoniae and E. coli from young infants in India” (funded by ICMR, New Delhi).

The engagement is purely contractual in nature. No offline applications will be accepted and only eligible candidates who meet the prescribed criteria will be shortlisted for the interview.

Official Links

Official Notification Link: Click Here
Official Website: https://pgimer.edu.in

PGIMER, Chandigarh Recruitment 2025