Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Institute:
University of Hyderabad
Country:
India
Research Field:
Cancer, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning
Posted Date:
Feb 27, 2026
Deadline:
Mar 14, 2026
Offer Period:
1 Year
Offer Start Date:
NA
Identifying Promising Reliable Breast Cancer Biomarker by Using Integrated Approach Combining Bioinformatics Analysis and Experimental Verification
Description:
- Applications are invited from eligible candidates (Indian Nationals only) on plain paper or in the
attached format (Form B) for the following position in the research project entitled: “Identifying
Promising Reliable Breast Cancer Biomarker by Using Integrated Approach Combining Bioinformatics Analysis and Experimental Verification” Funded by ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation), DST, Government of India under PAIR Scheme.
- The project aims to identify robust and clinically relevant breast cancer biomarkers through integrative transcriptomic analysis and experimental validation.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Bioinformatics Basic knowledge of NGS, RNA-seq analysis
and R programming, Machine Learning.
- Age Limit : 30 years (relaxation as per Govt. rules)
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience in DESeq2/edgeR/limma. Knowledge of TCGA/GEO data analysis, System Biology
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- Initially one year which can be curtailed or extendable up to Sep 2030 based on candidate performance and Funding support
Benefits:
- Fellowship : Rs. 30,000/- per month (as per the sanction order)
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- Self-attested copies of certificates
How to apply:
- Click Here for apply.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 1974, the University of Hyderabad (UoH), also known as Hyderabad Central University (HCU), is a premier public central research university in India recognized as an Institution of Eminence. Located on a sprawling, eco-friendly 2,300-acre campus in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, it serves as a major hub for higher education, boasting over 5,000 students and 400 faculty members across 12 distinct Schools of study. UoH is renowned for its academic excellence in natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, management, and arts, offering a wide array of postgraduate, doctoral, and five-year integrated master's programs. Consistently ranked among the top 10 to 20 universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and recognized globally in the QS World Rankings, it excels in research output. The university is noted for its high-quality research, numerous patents, and vibrant campus life that includes a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary studies and international collaborations through the Study in India Program (SIP), UoH provides a well-rounded, residential, and intellectually stimulating environment for students from across the country and abroad.
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