Advt. No. R&C/610/2025
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, a premier Institute under the aegis of
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is involved in generating cutting edge knowledge
and trained human resources in the field of chemical biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genomics,
epigenomics, structural biology, bioinformatics, and medicinal chemistry to address fundamental and
applied biological and biomedical research questions associated with infectious and non-infectious
diseases that are relevant to this country and in the global context.
Presently the work of CSIR-IICB has been diversified in the following Research Divisions in its
Jadavpur Campus and in the CSIR-IICB Translational Research Unit of Excellence (TRUE), Salt Lake
Campus:
1. Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division
2. Cell Biology & Physiology Division
3. Organic & Medicinal Chemistry Division
4. Infectious Disease & Immunology Division
5. Structural Biology & Bioinformatics Division
6. Pharmacology & Drug Discovery Division
The Institute is looking for dynamic and creative Indian researchers having excellent
academic records and interested in Product Development / Technology Innovation / Applied
Technology / Translation Research in the above broad areas. The eligible candidates may apply for
the following positions through the website:
1. Vacancy Code: 6102501 ; Number of Posts: 01 (01 UR);
Age Limit: 32 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Scientist
Pay Level 11
Ph.D. (submitted) in
Chemical Sciences or
equivalent
with Medicinal Chemistry and
drug development as the
core area of research.
Experience in medicinal
chemistry, along with lead
optimization, structureactivity relationship (SAR)
analysis, and modern organic
synthesis.
To design and synthesize
novel chemical compounds
to optimize potency,
selectivity, pharmacokinetics,
and in vivo efficacy. Interface
with biological and
pharmacological
collaborators in
interdisciplinary teams of the
institute and industry for
translational research.
2. Vacancy Code: 6102502; Number of Posts: 01 (EWS); Age Limit: 32 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Scientist
Pay Level 11
PhD (submitted) in the area
of computational
Chemistry/Molecular
Biophysics with focus on
Chemiinformatics/pharmacoinformatics/AI & ML.
Experience in computational
chemistry methodologies
(structure- and ligand-based
approaches & virtual
screening, reaction modeling
and computer assisted
synthesis planning) and / or
Experience with molecular
dynamic simulations/QSAR
and toxicity
predictions/density functional
theory, quantum chemistry,
and / or hybrid QM/MM
simulation/Various levels of
programming code
development/software
architecture skills with
knowledge and experience of
AI, ML/DL usage in drug
discovery space.
To initiate development of
new models, algorithms and
methodologies to align with
the latest developments in
the field. Collaborate with
colleagues in medicinal
chemistry and other teams
for providing scientific
knowledge obtained through
computational analyses
supporting small molecule
drug discovery.
Apply state-of-the-art AI-MLDL techniques in Chemistry /
Life sciences, and develop
novel algorithms to drive
data-driven drug discovery.
3. Vacancy Code:6102503; Number of Posts: 01 (ST); Age Limit: 32 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Scientist
Pay Level 11
PhD (submitted) in
Pharmaceutical Sciences/
Life Sciences
with Pharmacology as the
core area of research.
Experience in PKPD studies
in animal models.
Development of bioanalytical
methods using HPLC or
LCMS or LCMS/MS/experience in
pharmaceuticals industry
To develop and validate
analytical methods for API,
formulations, blood,
plasma/serum and tissue
samples as per regulatory
requirements, design and
conduct of pre-clinical
studies on pharmacokinetics
in rodents and non-human
primates, pharmacokinetic
modeling, metabolite
identification and also
development of formulations
and delivery systems in line
with institute’s mandate.
4. Vacancy Code:6102504; Number of Posts: 01 (UR); Age Limit: 37 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Senior Scientist
Pay Level 12
PhD (Science) with 02 years
post-doctoral experience
in Pharmacology.
Or,
MD in Clinical Pharmacology
with 3 years of experience.
Experience in clinical
pharmacology research in
the area of Infectious/Noncommunicable/life style
diseases.
To complement the
preclinical research of the
institute to validate novel
drug targets for life style
diseases/infectious/noncommunicable diseases.
5. Vacancy Code: 6102505; Number of Posts: 01(OBC-PwBD- Deaf & Hard of Hearing); Age
Limit: 32 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification & Experience
Desirable
Experience Job Specification
Scientist
Pay Level 11
Ph.D. (submitted) in
Pharmacology/Toxicology/Pathology
or MD Pharmacology/
Toxicology/Pathology.
Research experience in
toxicology, including a
strong understanding of
GLP principles/expertise in
handling animal models
within GLP-compliant
laboratories.
To carry out the toxicology
of the pharmaceutical
products both in vitro and
in vivo models. To conduct
different studies required
for regulatory approvals
under GLP conditions.
Manage the GLP test
facility of the Institute.
6. Vacancy Code: 6102506; Number of Posts: 01 (UR); Age Limit: 37 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Senior Scientist
Pay Level 12
Ph.D. in Life Sciences /
Chemical Sciences /
Pharmaceutical Sciences /
Management or equivalent.
2 years post-Ph.D.
experience in business
development, project
management, or technology
transfer.
Expertise in industry
collaborations, IP
management, licensing, and
securing R&D funding (DBT,
DST, ICMR, CSR,
etc.)/Experience in R&D
project monitoring, fund
utilization, and impact
assessment/Industry
experience in biotech,
pharma, or chemicals with a
focus on technology
commercialization /
Experience with startups,
incubators, global
collaborations, or venture
funding/Proven ability to
secure corporate/CSR
funding and drive R&D
revenue generation.
Strong skills in strategic
planning, negotiation, and
communication.
Drive business development,
fostering collaborations with
industry, start-ups, and
global research
organizations.
Manage technology transfer,
IP portfolio, and licensing for
commercialization.
Secure funding from national
(DBT, DST, ICMR, etc.) and
corporate (CSR) sources.
Oversee R&D project
monitoring, fund utilization,
and impact assessment.
Engage with biotech,
pharma, and chemical
industries for technology
commercialization.
Support incubators, venture
funding, and start-ups to
translate research into
market-ready solutions.
Develop strategic plans for
revenue generation through
industry collaborations.
Negotiate contracts,
agreements, and MoUs with
external stakeholders.
Promote CSIR-IICB’s
research capabilities through
effective communication.
7. Vacancy Code: 6102507; Number of Post: 01 (OBC); Age Limit: 32 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Scientist
Pay Level 11
Ph.D. (submitted) in Life
Science/Natural Science
With core area of research in
immunology.
Experience in cellular and
molecular immunology/
immune modulation and
vaccine research with
advanced data analysis/
application of interventions in
areas of autoimmunity and
inflammation/ development
and translational applications
in immune cell technologies
and immune-related
diseases/ industry
Experience in biologicals or
immunotherapies/
Experience in preclinical to
clinical transition of
immunological products.
Conduct translational
research focusing on
immunotherapies and
vaccines.
Develop immune-targeted
strategies for infectious or
non-infectious diseases.
Collaborate with
interdisciplinary teams for
preclinical and clinical
development.
8. Vacancy Code:6102508; Number of Post: 01 (UR); Age Limit: 45 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Principal Scientist
Pay Level 13
Ph.D. in Life Sciences or MD
in Microbiology
with 03 years of
post-doctoral experience
in AMR/ point of care
diagnostics, as core area of
research.
Experience in
microbiology/host-pathogen
interactions.
Demonstrated expertise in
antimicrobial resistance
(AMR) research, including
mechanisms of resistance,
resistance gene transfer, and
emerging resistant
pathogens/detection of
antibiotics/pathogenic
bacteria.
Collaborate with
interdisciplinary teams,
including clinicians, chemists,
and public health
professionals, to address
AMR challenges.
10. Vacancy Code:6102510; Number of Post: 01 (UR); Age Limit: 32 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Scientist
Pay Level 11
Ph.D. Submitted in
Physiology or equivalent
OR
MD (Physiology) with core
area in diabetics.
Experience in developing
therapies for
treatment/prevention/vascular
complications of diabetics.
The candidate is expected to
conduct research in
fundamental basis of
metabolic disorder using
cellular, model systems and
patient samples.
11. Vacancy Code:6102511; Number of Post: 01 (SC); Age Limit: 32 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential
Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Scientist
Pay Level 11
M.Tech / ME in
Instrumentation
/Biomedical Engineering/
Electronics or equivalent
Or
Ph.D. Submitted in
Instrumentation
/Biomedical Engineering/
Electronics or equivalent
Experience in advanced analytical
techniques (NMR/XRD/ Mass
Spectroscopy/TEM/SEM/AFM/Confocal
& Fluorescence Microscopy/
DSC/HPLC etc.)
The candidate is expected
to maintain and manage
sophisticated and highend instruments of CIF
facility of CSIR-IICB.
12. Vacancy Code:6102512; Number of Post: 01 (ST); Age Limit: 32 years
Position /
Designation & Pay
Level
Essential Educational
Qualification &
Experience
Desirable Experience Job Specification
Scientist
Pay Level 11
Ph. D. Submitted in
Biological
Sciences/Pharmaceutical
Sciences or equivalent
Or
MD in Pulmonary Medicine
or Respiratory Medicine.
Experience in Biochemical,
Molecular and Pathological
research of Pulmonary
disease especially in the
areas of Asthma, COPD or
Interstitial Lung Disease
(ILD) with publications in
peer reviewed journal.
Experience in handling
clinical samples and cohort
studies with human subject
To participate in the existing
lung related disease biology
efforts of the institute by
carrying out biochemical
assays in cellular, animal and
human samples in
fundamental and/or
translational research
platform.
General Preferences for All Positions:
Preference will be given to candidates with industry experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
A demonstrated ability to contribute to CSIR-IICB's mission of translational research.
