- The interested candidates should send their complete resume (mentioning email address and phone number) to Dr.

Biman

Jana via email ([email protected]) on or before 5 PM, 23/10/2026. Application via any other means will not be considered.

- Advt. No BJ/SCS/64 (https://www.iacs.res.in/modules/careersrscientist/images/Rac_14-10-268894.pdf)
- IACS is looking for a Research Associate (RA-1) in The School of Chemical Sciences (Theoretical and Computational physical chemistry) Applications are invited for a RA-I position under the supervision of Dr.

Biman

Jana, School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science in a DBT sponsored research project (Bio-AI hub project) entitled “AI- Guided Engineering of DNA Aptamers Against Dengue Virus NS5 Protein (BT/PR65384/BIOAH/(phone hidden))”. Last date for receiving the application is 23/10/2026.

- Name of the post: Research Associate-I (RA-1)
- Number of post: One (01)
- Broad Research Area: Computational Bio-Physical Chemistry
- Specific Research Area: AI/ML integration for Biomolecular system (AI guided DNA(Aptamer)/RNA(Aptamer)/peptide/antibody prediction for high affinity interaction targeted with DNA/RANA/proteins). Theoretical/computational biophysical chemistry knowledge is also desirable (MD simulation, enhanced sampling, docking simulations, etc.)
- Essential Qualifications: A candidate should have first class or high second class in B.Sc. & M.Sc.



degrees in Chemistry/Physics/Biotechnology/Computer science or any other relevant subject areas with minimum average marks of 55% and has obtained a Ph.D. degree or submitted thesis recently. Candidate should have research experience supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals in the field of AI/ML integration for Biomolecular systems.

Knowledge of theoretical/computational physical chemistry, preferably in the area of biophysical chemistry is desirable.

- A selected candidate who is yet to receive Ph.D. degree may join only after the submission of documentary proof of the thesis submission. Such candidates will draw a fellowship amount as appropriate to a bridge fellowship as per the rules of IACS and will be eligible to receive the full RA-I fellowship from the award date of the doctoral degree, supported by documentary proof.
- Fellowship: As per rules of IACS/DBT.
- Tenure of Fellowship: 1 year from the date of joining as RA-I, which may be extended till the the date of completion of the project (~2 years) based on performance to be reviewed by progress monitoring committee.
- The candidate will have no right to claim (explicit or implicit) any post in the institute.
- Applications received after this date will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified regarding the interview date and time via email to attend the offline/online Interview.

For further details and clarifications, if any, the candidates may contact: Dr.

Biman

Jana, Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Email: [email protected]

📌 Postdoctoral Research Associate (Kolkata)
🏢 Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
📍 Kolkata