Designation/Position- Project Scientist Position in IISER
IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, invites applications for Project Scientist Position in IISER from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country.
Research/Job Area- Life Sciences
Location- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
| Minimum educational qualification (as prescribed by the funding agency) Experience Required | Minimum of 3 year post-doc experience with strong expertise in molecular biology techniques PhD in any discipline of Life Sciences with relevant research experiencePost-graduate degree passed with first class |
| Desirable Qualifications | Demonstratable experience with mammalian cell culture, mouse work, molecular biology techniques, production of adeno or lentiviruses, generating transgenic cell lines, biochemical and biophysical techniques. A track record of good quality publications is highly desirable. Candidates must be able to start from 1st November, 2026. |
Job/Position Description-
| Name of Post | Project Scientist |
| Title of the project | Targeting metabolic dysregulations for neuroprotection in Parkinson’s disease |
| Funding Agency | Cure Parkinson’s UK |
| Number of posts | One |
| Fellowship amount | Rs 1 lakh per month (consolidated) with upgrade at start of 3rd year. No separate HRA |
| Tenure of the post | 3 years (initial appointment is for 6 months, continuation is subject to satisfactory performance) |
How to Apply-
Completed applications should be sent by email to maitopoonam[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in with the subject line “Application for the CP sponsored project: Your Name”. The application should include a detailed resume with sufficient information of past research work, a one page statement of interest in biological research, contact details, a photograph, and scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications and reprints of research articles, if any. Incomplete applications or applications failing to meet the minimum criteria will be disqualified. The candidate should also add the name and contact details of two referees who can comment on their academic and technical abilities.
