Designation/Position- Research Associate in IISER Tirupati
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati invites applications for Research Associate in 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 promotion of high quality science education and research in the country. Research Associate in IISER Tirupati
Research/Job Area- Biological/Natural/Life Sciences
Location- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati
Eligibility/Qualification-
Essential:
Four years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / BVSc or Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering/ Biotechnology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and four years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services.
OR
Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering/M.Tech Biotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent and two years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services.
OR
Doctoral Degree in Biological/Natural/Life Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent with at least one first author peer-reviewed research publication from the doctoral research work.
Desirable:
Experience in mammalian cell culture, virus research, protein expression and purification, molecular biology techniques.
| Age | Not more than 50 years on the closing date of the advertisement. |
Job/Position Description-
The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position purely on a contract basis:
| Name of the post | Technical Officer – 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 57,000/- + 9% HRA |
| 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 co-terminus with the project. |
| Date of walk-in interview | 19th February 2026, 3.00 PM – 4.00 PM. |
| Venue | Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati, Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli, Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati 517619. |
How to Apply-
- Interested candidates should bring their filled application form in the prescribed format available in this advertisement. No other application form will be accepted.
- Applicants should bring a passport-size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. These will be collected at the time of the interview.
- Applicants should bring their BS-MS/MS project dissertation or PHD thesis.
Last Date for Apply– 19 February 2026 (walk-in interview)
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