Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Recruitment 2026 – Assistant Professor (Research) in Bioinformatics
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Professor (Research) in Bioinformatics at Amritapuri, Kollam. One vacancy for experienced Ph.D. candidates specializing in Omics, AI and Machine Learning. Apply online by 7 November 2026.
Date Posted: 02-11-2026
Organization: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
About the Institution
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multidisciplinary, research-oriented university in India. Its School of Biotechnology at the Amritapuri campus conducts research and teaching in biotechnology, bioinformatics, computational biology and related scientific fields.
The university invites applications from experienced researchers and faculty members for a full-time Assistant Professor (Research) position in Bioinformatics, with a specialization in multi-omics data analysis and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML).
The selected candidate will contribute to research, academic activities and the development of computational approaches to biological and medical problems.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Research) | Bioinformatics (Omics & AI/ML) | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in one of the following disciplines or a related field:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Computer Science
- Statistics
Applicants should also demonstrate expertise in omics data analysis and the application of AI/ML techniques to biological problems.
Required Skills and Experience
Research expertise
- Strong knowledge of omics data analysis.
- Experience applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to biological datasets.
- Familiarity with deep learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP) or related computational methods.
Research publications
- A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
Teaching experience
- Demonstrated experience teaching at the university level.
- Ability to mentor and supervise students.
Technical skills
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.
- Experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
Additional desirable experience
- Experience obtaining research grants.
- Ability to develop research programmes in translational medicine or precision health.
- Experience collaborating with experimental biologists and interdisciplinary research teams.
Important: The institution specifically states that experienced faculty members will be considered and fresh graduates should not apply.
Job Responsibilities
A. Research and Development
- Develop and lead an independent research programme in computational biology.
- Apply AI/ML methods to analyse multi-omics datasets.
- Work with genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic data.
- Contribute to research in systems genomics, next-generation sequencing and functional genomics.
- Develop computational methods to address biological and medical research problems.
- Pursue external research funding opportunities.
B. Teaching and Student Mentoring
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as required.
- Teach subjects related to Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
- Mentor and supervise postgraduate research students.
- Support interdisciplinary academic and research activities.
C. Academic Contributions
- Participate in departmental and university activities.
- Collaborate with researchers from different scientific disciplines.
- Contribute to publications and research initiatives.
Salary and Remuneration
Salary: Not specified in the available official recruitment notice.
The position is full-time. Candidates should contact the university’s School of Biotechnology for details regarding salary, benefits and other employment conditions.
Age Limit
The official recruitment notice does not specify an age limit.
Candidates should contact the university for clarification if age eligibility is a concern.
Application Fee
Application Fee: Not specified in the official recruitment notice.
Applicants should check the online application portal for any applicable instructions.
Selection Process
The detailed selection procedure has not been specified in the available recruitment information.
Based on the application requirements, candidates should be prepared to submit their academic and research credentials for assessment.
The university may evaluate:
- Educational qualifications.
- Relevant research and professional experience.
- Research publications and academic contributions.
- Technical expertise in Bioinformatics and AI/ML.
- Research statement and proposed research direction.
- Teaching experience and suitability for the position.
Candidates should confirm the official selection procedure with the university.
Important Dates
| Recruitment Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Listed | October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 November 2026 |
| Interview Date | Not specified |
Deadline reminder: Applications must be submitted by 7 November 2026.
Documents Required
Candidates should prepare the following documents:
- Detailed and updated CV or résumé.
- Ph.D. degree certificate or relevant doctoral qualification documents.
- Research credentials.
- Complete list of research publications.
- Cover letter explaining research interests and teaching philosophy.
- Research statement outlining research experience and future plans.
- Supporting documents for academic qualifications.
- Experience certificates, where applicable.
- Other documents requested by the university.
The official recruitment page specifies that applicants should submit a detailed CV, research credentials, publication list, cover letter, research statement and supporting documents.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham recruitment website.
- Locate the Assistant Professor (Research) in Bioinformatics (Omics & AI/ML) vacancy.
- Read the job description and eligibility requirements carefully.
- Open the online application form.
- Enter your personal details, educational qualifications and professional experience.
- Upload your detailed CV and supporting documents in the permitted file format.
- Include your research credentials, publication list, cover letter and research statement.
- Review the information entered in the application form.
- Complete any required verification and submit the application before the deadline.
- Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Last date for submission: 7 November 2026.
Contact Details
Institution: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Department: School of Biotechnology
Campus: Amritapuri
Location: Kollam, Kerala, India
Email: hr-asbt@am.amrita.edu