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-
Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. A 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 techniques.
| Age | Not more than 55 years on the date of the interview. |
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 – I |
| 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 | Rs.77,000/- + 9% HRA as per the institutional norms. |
| No. of post | One (1) |
| Date and time of walk-in interview | 07th Jan 2026, 9.30 AM – 11.00 AM. |
| Venue | Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati, Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli, Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati 517619. |
| Tenure | The initial offer will be for six months and renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The position is temporary and coterminus with the project. |
How to Apply-
Interested candidates should bring their application form in the prescribed format available in this advertisement. No other application form will be accepted.
Last Date for Apply– 07 January 2025 (Walk-in)
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