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NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CELL SCIENCE, PUNE (An autonomous Institution of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India) NCCS Complex, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411007, Maharashtra, India Advt. No. NCCS/Project Management Cell/P05/Online/2026 The BRIC-National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous institution of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, for a mandate of basic research, teaching & training, and as a national repository for cell lines/hybridomas etc. The Centre is located in the midst of academically enriched environment of Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune. NCCS invites applications for following posts on various extramural projects purely on temporary basis. Sr. No.: 01 Name of the Post: Project Associate-II (PA-II) Number of posts: 01 (One) Name of the Project: Bioengineering Research Centre (BRC) at NCCS Name of the PI: Prof. Thomas Pucadyil Essential Qualification i) Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or Bachelor’s & Experience: Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; AND ii) Two years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services Desirable Experience: Experience in bioinformatics, with preference given to candidates having hands-on experience in microbial genomics, including genome assembly, annotation, comparative genomics, genome mining, phylogenetic analysis, and analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. OR Experience in gene cloning, molecular cloning, recombinant DNA technology, plasmid construction, PCR, restriction digestion, DNA/RNA extraction, transformation, heterologous gene expression, and other standard molecular biology techniques. Project Tenure: Up to 12.06.2027 Total Monthly 28,000/- + HRA Emoluments: Age limit: Not more than 35 years as on the closing date of application. Google link to submit https://forms.gle/U4LVAhfUkikEVamD9 Application form Page 2 of 6

Sr. No.: 02 Name of the Post: Project Assistant (PA) Number of posts: 01 (One) Dissecting functional regulation of c-Myc condensates in oncogenesis and their potential Name of the Project: for oncotherapy. Name of the PI: Dr.Ambuja Navalkar Essential Qualification B.Sc / 3 year Diploma in Engineering & Technology. & Experience: Experienced in Western blotting. Experienced in Molecular biology techniques like Desirable Experience: cloning, site directed mutagenesis. Experienced in protein purification and protein labeling. Project Tenure: Up to 01.06.2029 Total Monthly Rs. 27000/- + HRA Emoluments: Age limit: Not more than 50 years as on the closing date of application. Google link to submit https://forms.gle/rBBHMyeMR2NmCNwo6 Application form GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Interested candidates should fill the online google form using the link provided in respective advertisements (Please refer Table above) 1) Last Date of Receipt of Application through Google Form is 31.08.2026. 2) Please use separate google forms, if you wish to apply for both positions as mentioned in the advertisements. 3) Once submitted, application cannot be edited or resubmitted. Applicant needs to make sure the correctness of all entries before clicking the 'submit' button. 4) The mandatory documents need to be uploaded as applicable. (Size limit 1 MB per document in PDF/Image file) 1. Birth Certificate/ Proof of date of Birth as per Annexure A 2. Diploma Degree 3. Graduation Degree 4. Post Graduate Mark Sheet and Certificate 5. Photograph (Passport size) Page 3 of 6

Essential Qualification: B.Sc / 3 year Diploma in Engineering & Technology. & Experience: Experienced in Western blotting. Experienced in Molecular biology techniques like Desirable Experience: cloning, site directed mutagenesis. Experienced in protein purification and protein labeling. Project Tenure: Up to 01.06.2029 Total Monthly Rs. 27000/- + HRA