Designation/Position- Research Associate Post at IISER
IISER Mohali – India invites applications for Research Associate Post at IISER from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali is an autonomous public research university established in 2007 at Mohali, Punjab, India. Research Associate Post at IISER
Research/Job Area- Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Biosciences and Bioengineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences or equivalent
Location – IISER Mohali
Eligibility/Qualification–
PhD degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Biosciences and Bioengineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences or equivalent degree with a good academic track record with more than 60% marks/CGPA >6 throughout academic training/degrees, and at least one research paper in a SCI journal. Prior experience in Bioreactor designing and process optimization, Statistical Design of Experiments, Anaerobic microbiology and biotechnology, LCA and TEA, and analytical techniques, such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, etc., is advantageous.
Job/Position Description-
Walk-in interview for a Research Associate-I position in a DBT-funded project
Project title: Biomanufacturing Feasibility of Underutilized Microbial CO2 Fixation Pathways and Non-model Strains: Metabolic Profiling, Bioprocess Optimization, and Industrial Viability Assessment
About the project: This project aims to systematically evaluate microbial strains possessing alternative CO2-fixation pathways through metabolic profiling to identify high-value bioproduct targets. The selected pathways and products will be optimized using a multi-parameter Design of Experiments (DoE) approach, followed by a laboratory-scale bioreactor demonstration and a techno-economic assessment to evaluate scalability and economic feasibility.
PI: Dr. Sunil A. Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Number of Positions: 01 RA I (Research Associate I)
Duration: Initially for 1 year, with the possibility of extension to another year, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. The notice period for termination is one month.
Salary: INR 58,000 plus HRA as per DBT norms.
How to Apply-
Walk-in-Interview: Interested candidates are requested to attend the walk-in interview scheduled for January 13, 2026.
Location: Room No. 5B, Academic Block 2, IISER Mohali, SAS Nagar, Punjab
Reporting time: 10 am
The candidates should bring their latest CV, along with original copies of academic degrees/proofs of educational qualifications, experience certificates, and all other supporting documents, for the interview.
Last Date for Apply– 13 January 2026
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