Designation/Position- Project Scientist at IISER Tirupati
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati, invites applications for Project Scientist at IISER Tirupati from interested candidates.
About- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country. Project Scientist at IISER Tirupati
Research/Job Area- Biological Sciences
Location- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati
Eligibility/Qualification-
Essential:
Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
and
Three years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S& T organizations and scientific activities and services.
Desirable: Candidates with first author peer-reviewed publication in infectious disease/virology research and experience in virus research, mammalian cell culture, virus assays, protein expression and purification, molecular biology techniqueswill be preferred.
Job/Position Description-
The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position purely on a contract basis:
| Name of the post | Project Scientist-II |
| Name of the project | To develop novel antiviral platforms and identify drugs against henipaviruses such as Nipah virus and Hendra virus. |
| Funding Agency | Open Philanthropy |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Guruprasad R. Medigeshi |
| Project Code | 30523176 |
| Monthly emoluments | INR 92,000/- + 9% HRA Per Month. |
| Age | Not more than 55 years on the date of the interview. |
| No. of post | One (1) |
| Tenure | The initial offer will be for six months and renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The position is temporary and coterminus with the project. |
| Application Deadline | 25th November 2025 by 5.00 PM. |
How to Apply-
Applicants should send their application by email addressed to projectstaffrecruitment@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in attaching the duly filled application form available below this advt. (convert into PDF) on or before the last date i.e., 25th Nov, 2025 by 5.00 PM. Please mention the name of thePost in the subject line. No other application form will be accepted. The tentative interview date is 15th December ,2025
Last Date for Apply– 25 November 2025
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