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Assistant Professor (Bioinformatics)

Department of Biosciences

No. of Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
Salary: Basic (as per UGC 7th CPC Pay Matrix). Dearness Allowance (5% of Basic) + House Rent Allowance (8% of Basic) + TA and other benefits and deductions shall be applicable as per SSSIHL norms
Note: Higher qualifications and relevant experience will be considered for higher academic levels.

Employment Type: Full-time (Men applicants only)
Campus: Prasanthi Nilayam Campus
Advertisement No: SSSIHL/25-26/DBIO/ACA/006

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

FOCUS
Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, data-driven biological research, and computational approaches, including application of AI/ML techniques to biological multi-omic/clinical datasets

CONTRIBUTION
Support electives and emerging data-intensive courses in the 4th year of the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (BSBT) undergraduate programme and in the 3rd year of the Artificial Intelligence and Computational Biology (AICB) specialized undergraduate programme, and mentor students in quantitative research methods.The candidate is also expected to collaborate extensively and to raise extramural grants.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

  • Participation in curricular and co-curricular activities
  • Mentor students in academic and career development, including research guidance.
  • Support student engagement in competitive exams, innovation challenges, and extracurricular activities
  • Actively participate in departmental and institutional committees, contributing to academic and administrative work
  • Contribute towards NAAC-related data collection and editing

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

    • M.Sc./M.Tech. in a relevant field with Ph.D., or equivalent research experience in bioinformatics and data analysis.
    • Candidates with post-doctoral experience are preferred.
    • Must have cleared UGC NET/CSIR NET/SLET/SET
    • Good academic performance in relevant fields from a recognized University/Institute. Master’s degree with at least 55% [50% in case of SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PWD].
    • Research-oriented mindset with a focus on academic excellence.
    • Research publications in high-impact factor, reputed international journals.
    • Ability to integrate modern learning tools and research methodologies
    • Proficiency in English and the ability to mentor students effectively
    • Commitment to SSSIHL’s code of conduct and values-based integral education system.

    • HOW TO APPLY

    All applicants must complete the SSSIHL Employment Application form by the specified deadline.

    NOTES

    • Applicants who wish to apply for more than one position should submit separate applications for each position.
    • SSSIHL reserves the right to reject incomplete or non-compliant application forms.
    • SSSIHL reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for an in-person demo and/or interview after shortlisting, based on the candidate’s suitability for the vacant position.
    • There will be no personal communication with candidates except those shortlisted for the interview.
    • All applicants are required to ensure that all information submitted (resume, annexure form, and documents) is accurate and correct for scrutiny.
    • If any application is found to contain inaccurate or false information either during the employment process or after the appointment of the candidate, SSSIHL reserves the right to reject the application at any stage or to take stringent action against the employee as deemed suitable.