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1 Research Associate I vacancy at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati)
Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates for 1 post of Research Associate I on fixed-term basis under a research project at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati). Last date to submit Applications is 10-02-2026.
| Post Name | Research Associate I |
| Project Name | Root engineering by genome editing in rice for resource-efficient genotypes |
| Project Description | This project aims to use advanced science and genome editing to design "next-generation" rice roots that work more effectively. The research team is working hard to test how different genetic changes can help a plant drink water faster and stay healthy during a drought. This research is funded by the national science program to support the development of next-generation tools for the agricultural industry. Through this medical research into biological behavior, the team hopes to provide a better treatment for crop loss by building a system that tells scientists exactly which genes to change to make rice plants more productive and tough. |
| Duration | Initially for one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification |
- Ph.D. in any area of Life Sciences.
- Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the award of the degree may also apply.
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| Monthly Salary | With Ph.D. Certificate: ā¹58,000 per month + 9% HRA. Thesis Submitted, Degree Awaited: ā¹42,000 per month + 9% HRA (must provide proof of thesis submission).
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| Age Limit | maximum 35 years as 10-02-2026 |
| Selection Process | On the basis of interviews to be held after initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Application is to be submitted by emailing prescribed PDF format to eswar.ramireddy@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in. Email subject must be written as: "Research Associate-1: 04/2026". Ensuring all academic details are filled correctly is necessary for valid entry. Only applications reaching within specified time will be considered for selection process. |
| Last Date to Apply | 10-02-2026 (05 PM) |
| Contact | Dr. Eswarayya Ramireddy (Principal Investigator); Email ID: eswar.ramireddy@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in |
| Job Location | Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) |
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About this Job Notification
1 Research Associate vacancy at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati)
Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates for 1 post of Research Associate on fixed-term basis under a research project at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati). Last date to submit Applications is 16-02-2026.
| Post Name | Research Associate |
| Project Name | Biological studies of Janus Peptide Nucleic Acids |
| Project Description | This project focuses on studying a special kind of man-made molecule called Janus Peptide Nucleic Acids (PNAs). By looking at how these unique synthetic molecules interact with natural DNA and proteins, the medical research into chemical biology aims to discover new ways to control biological signals. This project is supported by the host institution to ensure that the nation stays at the forefront of advanced molecular research. The goal is to provide a better treatment for our national scientific knowledge by understanding how these molecules behave inside living systems, helping the whole community benefit from future breakthroughs in medicine and technology. |
| Duration | Temporary for One year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification |
- Ph.D. degree in any area of Chemical Sciences. OR
- Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the award of the Ph.D. degree may also apply.
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| Monthly Salary | - With Ph.D. Certificate: Rs. 58,000/- per month + 9% HRA.
- Ph.D. Degree Awaited (Thesis Submitted): Rs. 42,000/- per month + 9% HRA + a nominal research grant.
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| Age Limit | maximum 35 years as on 16-02-2026 |
| Selection Process | Selection will be done through interviews conducted after initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Candidates are required to apply by sending a scanned PDF of the official application form via email to kn.ganesh@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in and a.sharma@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in . The submission must include active contact details, such as a mobile number and email address, for further communication. The subject line of the email should be āResearch Associate-1: 10/2026ā. The duly filled application should reach on or before 16-02-2026 by 17:00. |
| Last Date to Apply | 16-02-2026 (05 PM) |
| Contact | Prof. K. N. Ganesh (Principal Investigator); Email ID : kn.ganesh@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in |
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About this Walk-in Interview
1 Research Associate (Department of Biology) vacancy at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati)
1 post of Research Associate (Department of Biology) at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) are to be filled through a walk-in interview to be held on 18-02-2026.
| Post Name | Research Associate (Department of Biology) |
| Project Name | Antiviral screening and target validation for RNA viruses |
| Project Description | This project focuses on finding new medicines that can stop RNA viruses from spreading and making people sick. By testing many different drug candidates very quickly, the medical research into public health aims to discover which treatments are most effective at blocking the virus. This project is supported by IISER Tirupati to ensure that the nation is better prepared to fight infections caused by these fast-changing viruses. The goal is to provide a better treatment for our national healthcare by validating exactly how new drugs work inside the body, helping the whole community stay safe from future viral outbreaks. |
| Duration | Temporary for One year, with a possible extension for six months after a performance review |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification |
- Ph.D. degree in any area of Life Sciences OR
- Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the award of the Ph.D. degree may also apply
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| Monthly Salary | - With Ph.D. Certificate: Rs. 58,000/- per month + 9% HRA.
- Ph.D. Degree Awaited (Thesis Submitted): Rs. 42,000/- per month + 9% HRA + a nominal research grant.
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| Age Limit | maximum 35 years as on 18-02-2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 18-02-2026 (03 PM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati, Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli, Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati - 517619, Andhra Pradesh |
| Contact | Prof. Guruprasad R. Medigeshi (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) |
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About this Walk-in Interview
1 Technical Officer II vacancy at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) has announced a walk-in recruitment drive to be conducted on 19-02-2026 for filling 1 post of Technical Officer II.
| Post Name | Technical Officer II |
| Project Name | To develop novel antiviral platforms and identify drugs against henipaviruses such as Nipah virus and Hendra virus. |
| Project Description | This project focuses on finding new ways to stop dangerous viruses like Nipah and Hendra before they can spread and cause harm to people. By building a new scientific "platform" to study how these viruses work, the medical research into public health aims to identify specific medicines that can treat infections quickly. This project is funded by Open Philanthropy to ensure that the world is better prepared for sudden outbreaks caused by viruses that jump from animals to humans. The goal is to provide a better treatment for our national and global health by creating a library of effective drugs, helping the whole community stay safe from these serious zoonotic threats. |
| Duration | Initial offer for six months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification |
- Option A: Four-year Bachelor's Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences OR Master's Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences OR BVSc OR Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology OR Medicine from a recognized university + 4 years of relevant R&D experience.
- Option B: Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering / M.Tech Biotechnology from a recognized university + 2 years of relevant R&D experience.
- Option C: Ph.D. in Biological/Natural/Life Sciences from a recognized university + at least one first-author peer-reviewed publication from doctoral research.
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| Monthly Salary | Rs 57,000/- per month + 9% HRA |
| Age Limit | maximum 50 years as on 19-02-2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 19-02-2026 (03 PM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati, Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli, Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati - 517619, Andhra Pradesh |
| Contact | Prof. Guruprasad R. Medigeshi (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) |
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About this Walk-in Interview
1 Project Associate I vacancy at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) has proposed a walk-in interview on 23-02-2026 for appointment to 1 post of Project Associate I.
| Post Name | Project Associate I |
| Project Name | Bioacoustic Monitoring for assessing Ecological Recovery in Lantana-Invaded Landscapes |
| Project Description | This project focuses on listening to the sounds of the forest to see how well nature is healing after the removal of a harmful weed called Lantana. By recording the songs of birds and the sounds of insects, the medical research into environmental health aims to understand how biodiversity returns to areas that were once crowded out by invasive plants. This project is funded by The Shola Trust (TST) to ensure that we have gentle, non-invasive ways to check on the health of our forests. The goal is to provide a better treatment for our national landscapes by using sound as a measure of recovery, helping the whole community see the positive results of protecting our local wildlife. |
| Duration | Initial offer for ten months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification |
- Four-year Bachelorās Degree in Natural Science/Agricultural Sciences OR
- Masterās Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences OR
- BVSc OR B.Pharm OR Bachelorās Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine from a recognized university or equivalent.
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| Monthly Salary | - Rs. 37,000/- per month + 9% HRA (for candidates with a valid CSIR/UGC-JRF/NET/GATE or qualified national level test).
- Rs. 30,000/- per month + 9% HRA (for others).
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| Age Limit | maximum 50 years as on 23-02-2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 23-02-2026 (10 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati, Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli, Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati - 517619, Andhra Pradesh |
| Contact | Dr. Robin V. Vijayan (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) |
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