Call For Project Supervisors in Computational Biology

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The BitGenome Institute of Technology (BGIT) is a flagship academic and research initiative under UniversIQ Innovations Pvt. Ltd., India. BGIT operates as a virtual teaching, training and research institute, offering hands-on, mentor-guided programs that integrate life sciences with computational biology, scientific thinking, and translational applications.

Co-founded by Subhajit Dutta (Academic Director, BGIT), Faculty of Science, University of Southern Denmark (Denmark), the BGIT is structured into two interdisciplinary divisions: Division of Biological Sciences (DBS), and Division of Software Engineering (DSE), which aims to cultivate a new generation of problem-solvers capable of integrating computational technologies with biological discovery and applied engineering.

The Division of Biological Sciences is led by Prof. Asim K. Duttaroy (Dean, DBS-BGIT), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo (Norway), and supported by scientists from India, Europe, USA, Canada, and China to create a global, research-driven learning ecosystem.

The BitGenome Institute of Technology (BGIT) invites applications from postdoctoral fellows, senior bioinformaticians, data scientists, and early-career faculty to join our international mentorship network in computational life sciences.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Project Supervisors mentor students through flexible 1220 week online computational research projects, with project duration determined by project complexity and supervisor preference. Supervisors typically contribute 1-3 hours per week, depending on the stage of the project. Projects run year-round, and supervisors may take on more than one project annually based on their availability.

RESEARCH AREAS

We welcome supervisors across the following domains:

Obesity, Human Metabolism & Systems Metabolism

Cancer Genomics & Tumor Microenvironment

Immunology & Vaccine Biology

Gastrointestinal & Inflammatory Diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, IBD)

Plant Functional Genomics & Stress Biology

Clinical Genomics & Precision Medicine

Environmental & Ecological Genomics

Neurogenomics & Computational Neuroscience

BENEFITS FOR SUPERVISORS

1.Academic designation as Research Scientist / Consultant Scientist (DBS, BGIT).

2.Publication opportunities (short communications, preprints, or co-authored manuscripts; depending on mentor guidance and project quality).

3.Collaboration with international scientists across Europe, US, China, India.

4.Mentorship Certificate documenting supervision and contribution.

5.Option to propose your own project themes, which BGIT will host year-round.

6.A flexible supervision model suitable for working scientists, postdocs, and early-career faculty.

7.Honorarium / remuneration will be discussed at the time of appointment / onboarding process.

WHO CAN APPLY

We invite applications from professionals with advanced expertise in computational and data-driven life sciences, including:

1.Postdoctoral researchers with training in computational biology & bioinformatics

2.Senior bioinformaticians & computational biologists

3.Biostatisticians experienced in genomic, clinical, or multi-omics datasets

4.Senior Data scientists applying statistical or ML methods to biological datasets

5.Epidemiologists working with biomedical, clinical, population-genomic, or surveillance data

6.Early-career faculty with active computational research

APPLY / EXPRESS INTEREST

Interested candidates are requested to send the following to Ms. Sushmita Maiti(She/Her), Coordinator, BGIT at [Confidential Information]:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A brief statement of interest (35 sentences describing your research area, preferred project themes, and expected availability)

Please mention Application: Project Supervisor BGIT in the subject line.

Applications are open until February 28, 2026.

SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will be reviewed by the BGIT Project Supervisor Selection Committee, chaired by the Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a brief online discussion before final confirmation.