Principal Technical Officer and Teaching Associate Position at IISER Pune, Maharashtra, India
Designation/Position- Principal Technical Officer
IISER Pune, India invites application for Principal Technical Officer And Teaching Associate from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country. Principal Technical Officer and Teaching Associate Position
Research/Job Area-ย
Research Area
- Science Communication
- Technical Writing
- Science Outreach
- Educational Video Content
- Digital Media Communication
- Scientific Writing
Location-Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
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Eligibility/Qualificationโ
Master’s degree in Science in any discipline, Mass Communication, Journalism, or Content Writing from a recognized university/institute.Minimum 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in:
- Science communication
- Educational video scripting
- Grant proposal writing
- Institutional report preparation
- Digital outreach strategies
Desirable: Ph.D. in Science with a strong understanding of fundamental and contemporary scientific research.Expertise in interviewing scientists, science writing, and public media engagement is desirable.
Job/Position Description-
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune has announced Advertisement No. 85/2026 for temporary and contractual positions in science communication, video post-production, and scientific graphic design. Eligible Indian nationals can attend the walk-in interview on 18 November 2026. c90d5b54-a560-4789-b2fb-4ccae7fโฆ
Summary
IISER Pune is recruiting candidates for three positions, with one vacancy each, under its Science Media/Communication activities. The appointments are initially for one year, extendable based on satisfactory performance and institutional requirements. c90d5b54-a560-4789-b2fb-4ccae7fโฆ c90d5b54-a560-4789-b2fb-4ccae7fโฆ
| Position | Vacancies | Qualification | Experience | Age Limit | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Officer / Lead โ Science Communication & Technical Writing | 1 | Master’s degree in Science/Mass Communication/Journalism/Content Writing | Minimum 3 years | 35 years | โน45,000โโน50,000/month |
| Technical Assistant โ Video Post-Production & Editing | 1 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant field OR Graduate + Diploma in Video Editing/Post-Production | Minimum 1 year | 30 years | โน32,000โโน35,000/month |
| Technical Assistant โ Graphic Design & Science Illustration | 1 | Master’s in relevant field OR Bachelor’s + Diploma in Animation/Graphics | Minimum 1 year | 30 years | โน32,000โโน35,000/month |
The salary is consolidated and depends on qualifications and experience. c90d5b54-a560-4789-b2fb-4ccae7fโฆ c90d5b54-a560-4789-b2fb-4ccae7fโฆ c90d5b54-a560-4789-b2fb-4ccae7fโฆ
1. Technical Officer / Lead โ Science Communication & Technical Writing
Designation
Technical Officer / Lead (Science Communication & Technical Writing)
The selected candidate will:
- Edit video lectures, MOOC content, and institutional outreach videos.
- Handle audio synchronization.
- Create basic motion graphics.
- Assemble multi-camera footage.
- Archive project media files. c90d5b54-a560-4789-b2fb-4ccae7fโฆ
Salary: โน32,000โโน35,000 per month
Age Limit: Not more than 30 years
Tenure: Initially one year, extendable based on performance and requirements.
Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: C-101, Guest House, IISER Pune Campus
Candidates reporting after 10:30 AM will not be considered for the selection process.
How to Apply-
This is a walk-in interview recruitment. Candidates should download and complete the prescribed application form using the โApply Nowโ link provided with the advertisement, and attend the interview at IISER Pune with the required original documents and self-attested copies. c90d5b54-a560-4789-b2fb-4ccae7fโฆ
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Last Dateย for Applyโ 18 November 2026 โ Walk-in Interview
Candidates must report by 10:00 AM; those arriving after 10:30 AM will not be considered.
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