IISER Tirupati Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IISER Tirupati is hiring 1 Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) in the Department of Chemistry. You need a Ph.D. in any area of Life Sciences, or you can apply if your thesis is submitted and the final viva/defense is pending. The last date to apply by email is 15 June 2026 by 5:00 PM. Salary is Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 56,000 per month plus 10% HRA, depending on Ph.D. award status.

IISER Tirupati Project Research Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati), an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 43/2026 for a contract project position. The post is for the project Development of Lysosomal Zinc-Based Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease in the research area of Chemical Biology.

This is a temporary research position under Principal Investigator Dr. Anees Palapuravan. The project code mentioned in the advertisement is EMDR/SG/11/2025-01-02203, and the post is open only to Indian nationals.

The appointed person will work under project terms and will not get a claim for regular absorption in IISER Tirupati. The appointment will automatically end with the research project, and it will follow the terms of the funding agency. The initial tenure is one year, with possible extension for six months after performance review. Life Sciences Ph.D. researchers with molecular and cellular biology exposure should check this notice carefully.

Who Can Apply?

Minimum Qualification

• Ph.D. route: You need a Ph.D. degree in any area of Life Sciences.
• Thesis-submitted route: You can also apply if you have submitted your Ph.D. thesis and are waiting for the final award.
• Research record: You should provide evidence of high-quality research during or after your Ph.D. programme.

Desirable Experience

• Molecular biology: Practical experience in PCR, Western blot, cloning, or qRT-PCR is desirable.
• Cell biology: Experience with cell culture or model organisms is also desirable.
• Project fit: The work relates to lysosomal zinc-based biomarkers and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.

The advertisement says the minimum qualification alone may not guarantee an interview. If many applications come in, IISER Tirupati may shortlist based on higher qualifications, research experience, and project relevance.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is 35 years.
• Age will be counted as on the closing date of the advertisement, which is 15 June 2026.
• The notice does not mention category-wise age relaxation.

Salary

• With Ph.D. certificate: Rs. 56,000 per month plus 10% HRA.
• Thesis submitted and Ph.D. awaited: Rs. 42,000 per month plus 10% HRA.
• The thesis-submitted candidate must produce a letter from a competent authority saying the thesis is submitted and final viva/defense is pending.
• A nominal research grant will be available under the programme.

There are two pay levels because IISER Tirupati has separated candidates with an awarded Ph.D. certificate from those whose Ph.D. award is still awaited. If your thesis is submitted but the degree is not awarded, you need the competent authority letter mentioned in the advertisement.

Selection Process

IISER Tirupati will shortlist candidates based on eligibility, research background, and project fit. The notice says shortlisted candidates will be informed by email only.

1. Application Screening: The screening committee may restrict the number of candidates if many applications are received.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview based on qualifications and experience over the minimum requirement.
3. Document Check: Certificates, testimonials, photographs, and proof of age, qualification, and experience will be collected at the appropriate stage.
4. Final Joining: The selected candidate must join duty immediately after receiving the offer.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The advertisement also says that canvassing or bringing influence in any form will lead to disqualification. IISER Tirupati will not entertain interim inquiries or correspondence about the selection matter.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format from the IISER Tirupati recruitment page at iisertirupati.ac.in.
2. Fill in the application form and convert it into PDF format.
3. Email the completed application to aneesp@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in.
4. Mention Project Research Scientist-1: 43/2026 in the email subject line.
5. Do not send only a resume/CV, because the notice says that will not be treated as a complete application.
6. Submit the email before 15 June 2026, 5:00 PM.

Use an active mobile number and email ID in the application form because IISER Tirupati will contact shortlisted candidates by email only. You are responsible for the authenticity of submitted information, documents, and photographs. The selected candidate should be ready to join immediately after receiving the offer, and appointment terms will follow the funding agency rules for this central government research project.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 1 June 2026
• Website Publication: 2 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 15 June 2026, 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced by email to shortlisted candidates

• Conduct research on lysosomal zinc-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis
• Plan and run molecular biology experiments such as PCR, cloning, and qRT-PCR
• Handle cell culture or model organism work as required by the project
• Record experimental results and prepare research summaries for the project team
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator on project milestones and lab work
• Prepare data, figures, and documents for reports, manuscripts, or presentations