IISER Tirupati Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IISER Tirupati is hiring 1 Research Associate-1 (RA-1) in the Department of Biology under Advertisement No. 39/2026. If you have a Ph.D. in any area of Life Sciences (or have submitted your thesis), you can apply. The fellowship is Rs. 58,000 per month + 9% HRA, and the last date to apply by email is 8 June 2026.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, an autonomous institution of national importance under the Ministry of Education, is recruiting 1 Research Associate-1 on a contract basis. The position is for the research project "Root engineering by genome editing in rice for resource-efficient genotypes" under Principal Investigator Dr. Eswarayya Ramireddy. The research area is Plant Biology and Agricultural Biotechnology.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Ph.D. degree in any area of Life Sciences. Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the Ph.D. award can also apply.
• Research record: You should show evidence of high-quality research done during or after your Ph.D. program.
• Desirable: Experience in gene editing and Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in rice is preferred.

The qualification must be from a recognised university or institution.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.

Salary

• Rs. 58,000 per month + 9% HRA — if you produce the Ph.D. certificate.
• Rs. 42,000 per month + 9% HRA — if your Ph.D. degree is awaited (you must produce a letter confirming thesis submission with viva/defense pending).
• A nominal research grant is also available under this program.

Selection Process

Selection is through screening and interview (no written exam):

1. Application Screening: A Screening Committee reviews applications. If too many apply, the Project Leader may shortlist candidates whose qualifications and experience are above the minimum.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. No TA/DA is paid for attending.

The selected candidate must join duty immediately after receiving the offer.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the application form in the prescribed format from the IISER Tirupati recruitment page.
2. Convert the completed form into PDF format.
3. Send it by email to eswar.ramireddy@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in.
4. Mention the post and post code (Research Associate-1: 39/2026) in the email subject line.
5. Make sure your application reaches before 8 June 2026, 5:00 PM. No other mode is accepted.

Sending only a resume or CV will not be treated as a complete application.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 25 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by email): 8 June 2026 (by 5:00 PM)

• Carry out research on root engineering by genome editing in rice
• Perform gene editing and Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation experiments
• Handle and analyse scientific data and maintain accurate research records
• Prepare reports, documentation, and progress updates for the project
• Coordinate with the laboratory team on project-related activities
• Support the Principal Investigator in achieving project milestones