Junior Research Fellowship at IISER Tirupati
A rare chance has emerged at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati for the position of Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I. This Junior Research Fellowship involves contributing to the development of antiviral platforms against henipaviruses such as Nipah and Hendra viruses. Interested candidates must apply by 09 October 2026.
About IISER Tirupati:
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is a premier autonomous institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country. It aims to foster scientific research and education in various fields of natural sciences.
Job Details:
- Advertisement No: 79/2026
- Position: Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I
- Project Name: Development of novel antiviral platforms against henipaviruses
- Funding Agency: Coefficient Giving
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Guruprasad R. Medigeshi
- Project Code: 30523176
- No. of Posts: One (1)
- Tenure: Initial offer for six months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
- Monthly Emoluments:
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- INR 37,000/- + 9% HRA for candidates selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET or GATE
- INR 30,000/- + 9% HRA for others
- Age Limit: Not more than 50 years on the date of the interview.
- Last Date to Apply: 09 October 2026 by 5.00 PM
Minimum Qualification & Experience:
Essential:
Four years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / BVSc / В. Pharm or Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering/ Biotechnology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable:
Experience in mammalian cell culture, virus assays, protein expression and purification, molecular biology techniques is required for the Government Fellowship.
How to Apply for the Junior Research Fellowship?
- Applicants should send their application by email to projectstaffrecruitment@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in, attaching the duly filled application form available below this advertisement (converted into PDF) on or before the last date. Please mention the name of the Post in the subject line. No other application form will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified through email. Therefore, candidates should mention their active Mobile Number and Email ID in the application form.
- Recent passport-size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience, etc. will be collected at an appropriate stage.
General Information:
- The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on the termination of the research project.
- The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in the Funding Agency or in IISER Tirupati.
- Appointment will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency applicable to the project.
- Qualifications should be obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
- Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
- Canvassing in any form will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.
