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- Plant Sciences (Life sciences/Molecular Biology with research on plants)
Location- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati
Eligibility/Qualification-
- Ph.D. degree in any area of Plant Sciences (Life sciences/Molecular Biology with research on plants)
- 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.
- Desirable qualities: Experience in/working with Arabidopsis, bioinformatics, and advanced molecular biology techniques.
| Age | Not more than 35 years as of 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 | “Research Associate-1” |
| Title of the Project | Unravelling priming-triggered signaling mechanisms in Arabidopsis thaliana |
| Research Area | Plant stress biology |
| Principal Investigator | Dr Annapurna Devi Allu |
| Project Code | 30326250 |
| Fellowship | Rs. 58,000 /-p.m. + 9% HRA if the candidate produces the Ph.D. Certificate. Rs.42,000 /-p.m. +9% 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. A nominal research grant will be available under this program. |
| No. of post | One (01) |
| Tenure | The position is temporary for the duration of the project, but is subject to review and extension upon satisfactory performance review every six months. |
How to Apply-
Interested candidates should submit the application using the Google form (https://forms.gle/NJasBaLQGMYnN4wd8) in the prescribed format available below this advertisement (converted into PDF Format), on or before last date, i.e., 31st May, 2026 by 5.00 p.m. No other mode of application will be accepted. Please mention the name of the Post and Post Code (Research Associate-1: 36/2026) in the email’s subject line.
Last Date for Apply– 31 May 2026
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