Call for Programmer in Genomics Project
Actively Reviewing the ApplicationsMadurai Kamaraj University (MKU)
Job Description
CALL FOR TEMPORARY - ANCIENT GENOMICS RESEARCH PROJECT POSITION (PROGRAMMER)
Advt: AGEN 5 – dt. 26-12-2025
Theme: Ancient Genomic Investigation of the Archaeo-Biologicals of Ancient Tamil Nadu: Tracing the Antiquity of Peopling, Migration, Agricultural-Cultural Practices, and Food Habits
Applications are invited for a temporary project Programmer position to work in the Ancient Genomics Research Program supported by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu. This work is a collaborative venture between the Dept. of Genetics, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, and the Dept. of Archaeology, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
PROGRAMMER:
Essential Qualifications: (1) First class M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.C.A. in Computer Applications / Computer science / IT / Computational Biology / Bioinformatics / Related courses; or B.Tech. in Computer Science or IT with strong coding skills and with strong capability of implementing the tools, scripts, programs (2) Demonstrated hands-on / work experience / working knowledge / certification in Unix/ Linux and any of the following languages : Perl, Python, R.
Emolument @ Rs.40,000 p.m.
Ø Duration: For a project period of 3 months until Mar 2026 & extendable until Mar 2027 / Coterminous with the project / As per other conditions of performance and assessment.
Ø Dispersal of Emolument is contingent with the release of the grant from the granting agency.
Ø Shortlisted candidates would be called for a Screening Test at MKU on 19th Jan and expected to join by Third week of Jan 2026.
Interested candidates may submit their i) curriculum vitae, ii) self-attested photocopies of the consolidated mark statements, iii) degree / other certificates, iv) work / indicated experience certificates, v) reference letter from previous supervisor, other relevant documents as a single file along with other listed information, in the following link before 13th Jan 2026.
Apply in the Link: https://forms.gle/QE8qq1JY7H23vgbT9
Call Notification at University: https://mkuniversity.ac.in//new/Notification%20-%202026/Call%20Programmer%20in%20Ancient%20Genomics%20Project.pdf
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