Designation/Position- Research Associate Position in IISER
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati invites applications for Research Associate Position in IISER 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 (RA)-I Position
Research/Job Area- Chemistry
Location- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati
Eligibility/Qualification-
Ph.D. degree in chemistry
Desirable:
- Candidates who have submitted their thesis and awaiting the award of a Ph.D. degree may also apply.
- Candidates should provide evidence of having conducted high-quality research during or after their Ph. D. program.
- Candidateswith experience in organic synthesis and/or photocatalysis is desirable.
| Age | Preferably not more than 40 years as on closing date of Advertisement.nt. |
Job/Position Description-
The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position purely on a contract basis:
| Name of the post | Research Associate-1 |
| Name of the project | DST’s Nodal Center at IISER- Tirupati for “development and production of key starting materials, intermediates and other raw materials that are required by the Health Care Sector” |
| Funding Agency | DST, Govt. of India |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Balaraman Ekambaram (PI) Dr. Kiran Kumar Pulukuri (Co-PI) Dr. Gopinath Purushothaman (Co-PI) |
| Project Code | 30123145 |
| Fellowship | Rs. 58,000 /-p.m. + 10% HRA if the candidate produces the Ph.D. Certificate. Rs. 42,000 /-p.m. +10% HRA – for those candidates whose Ph. D. degree is awaited. However, the candidate must produce a letter from a competent authority stating that the thesis has been submitted and the final viva/defense is pending. |
| No. of posts | One – 1* * The number of posts is subject to change based on the number of applicants and their suitability for the role. |
| Tenure | The initial offer will be for Seven months and renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project. |
How to Apply-
Interested candidates should send the application by email in the prescribed format available below this advertisement (convert into PDF Format) to gopi@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in on or before the last date i.e. 5.00 P.M. on 17th August, 2026. Please mention the name of the Post and Project Code (Research Associate-1: 62/2026) in the subject line of the email.
Note: (Sending only resumes/CV by email will not be considered as complete application).
Only the shortlisted candidates will be notified by email for interview. Therefore, please mention active Mobile Number and Email ID in the application form. (Tentative Interview date: 21st August, 2026 – Online mode).Â
