Project Associate Job at IISER Tirupati for Medicine Graduates
The latest IISER recruitment notification brings an exciting Project Associate job opportunity at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati. Candidates interested in research and innovation can explore this opportunity through IISER careers and contribute to cutting-edge antiviral research. This IISER jobs announcement invites eligible candidates to attend a walk-in interview for the Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I position under an extramural-funded project.
Job Details:
- Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow /Project Associate -I
- Name of the Project: To develop novel antiviral platforms and identify drugs against henipaviruses such as Nipah virus and Hendra virus.
- Funding Agency: Open Philanthropy
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Guruprasad R. Medigeshi
- Project Code: 30523176
- Location: Department of Biology
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati
Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli
Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati – 517619, India - Advt. No. 17/2026/IISER-T/Rect./02.03.2026
About the Institute:
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) is a premier autonomous institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country. IISER institutions are widely recognized for their contribution to scientific innovation and research excellence. Through regular IISER recruitment, the institute offers excellent IISER careers opportunities for researchers, scientists, and professionals looking for meaningful IISER jobs in the field of science and technology.
Job Description:
Under the latest IISER recruitment, the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati invites applications from Indian nationals for a Project Associate job / Junior Research Fellow position purely on a contract basis.
The selected candidate will work on the project titled “To develop novel antiviral platforms and identify drugs against henipaviruses such as Nipah virus and Hendra virus.” This Project Associate job will be conducted under the supervision of Principal Investigator Prof. Guruprasad R. Medigeshi.
Candidates interested in building strong IISER careers in biomedical and life science research can benefit from this IISER jobs opportunity, which focuses on advanced antiviral drug discovery.
Minimum Qualification & Experience
- Essential: Four years Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Desirable: Experience in mammalian cell culture, virus assays, protein expression and purification, molecular biology techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work on the project “To develop novel antiviral platforms and identify drugs against henipaviruses such as Nipah virus and Hendra virus.”
- Conduct laboratory research including mammalian cell culture, virus assays, protein expression and purification, and molecular biology techniques.
- Assist the Principal Investigator in experimental work and research activities under this Project Associate job.
- Support ongoing research initiatives funded by Open Philanthropy as part of the institute’s IISER recruitment program.
Date and Venue of Walk-in Interview
- Date: 16th March 2026, 9.30 AM – 11.30 AM
- Venue: Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati, Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli, Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati 517619
How to Apply?
- Interested candidates should bring their application form in the prescribed format available in this advertisement. No other application form will be accepted.
- Applicants should bring a passport-size photographs and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc.
- The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information submitted/documents and photographs. It is the responsibility of the candidate to assess his/her own eligibility to the post(s) for which he/she is appearing in accordance with this advertisement.
