IISER Bhopal PRS III Biological Sciences Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) - Department of Biological Sciences
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Vacancies
Not specified
Salary
₹78,000 - ₹78,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
23 Sep 2026
About This Job
Apply for PRS III at IISER Bhopal. Life Sciences PG or PhD or Biotech degree with experience. Salary: Rs 78,000 plus HRA. Last date: 23 Sep 2026. Apply online.
IISER Bhopal PRS III Biological Sciences Recruitment 2026: Overview
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) is recruiting a Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical) for an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) project in its Department of Biological Sciences. The project studies how air pollution and climate change affect respiratory disease during microbial infections, with the aim of developing interventions at different levels. Your work will sit within this combined environmental and infection research setting at the Bhauri campus in Bhopal. This is a project contract linked to the funded study.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Initial tenure: The appointment is for one year. Further continuation depends on your performance and the availability of project funding.
- Joining: If selected, you will receive an email and will be expected to join immediately. Keep this expectation in mind when considering your current commitments.
- Screening discretion: The institute may use additional screening criteria depending on the number of applications it receives.
- Incomplete forms: The institute will exclude incomplete applications and applications that do not meet its minimum criteria. It will not enter into correspondence about these exclusions.
Application Submission Notes
The notice names Prof. Himanshu Kumar as the contact at hkumar@iiserb.ac.in, AB3, Room 215, Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal 462066, Madhya Pradesh. Use the notice-linked Google Form for your application; the email address is a contact point, not the stated application route.
Responsibilities
- Study links between air pollution, climate change and respiratory infection.
- Analyze RNA biology and sequencing data for the project.
- Handle molecular biology experiments and research samples.
- Support cell culture and infection research under laboratory protocols.
- Keep clear experimental records and interpret research findings.
- Prepare research reports and help develop intervention strategies.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Postgraduate or integrated postgraduate degree in Life Sciences with RNA Biology research experience in a recognized laboratory; OR PhD in Life Sciences with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience; OR first-class four-year Biotechnology...
Preferred Qualification
Research experience in bioinformatics, RNA sequencing analysis, mammalian cell culture, transgenic mouse handling, biological particulate matter characterization, molecular biology, clinical samples, virus or bacteria research, RT-PCR and RNA biology, ...
Age Limit
18 - 44 years
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Rs. 78,000 per month plus HRA. The notice prints: 20% HRA (Rs. 13,400), total Rs. 93,600. These HRA figures conflict; the numeric salary fields show only the stated base amount.
Allowances
HRA is stated as 20%, but the notice also gives Rs. 13,400 and a total of Rs. 93,600. Confirm the payable HRA with IISER Bhopal.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply until 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
You need the specified Life Sciences postgraduate or PhD qualification, or a first-class four-year Biotechnology Engineering degree, with the relevant experience. The postgraduate experience wording conflicts between three and 5 years, so ask the institute to clarify that route.
Apply through the Google Form linked in the official notice. Complete all required entries before the closing time.
The stated base salary is Rs. 78,000 per month plus HRA. You should confirm HRA because the percentage, amount and total printed in the notice do not agree.
The institute screens applications and invites shortlisted applicants to an online interview. You will receive an email if selected.
Important Dates
Notification
08 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
23 Sep 2026
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