IISER Tirupati Research Associate Biology Recruitment 2026

IISER Tirupati Research Associate I Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) is recruiting a Research Associate I for the project Biogeography of Birds - Peninsular India. The work sits within ecology and evolution in the Department of Biology, with Dr. V V Robin as Principal Investigator. This is a project-based contractual appointment under project code RNPF (30523164), so the engagement is tied to this research project.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Initial tenure: The first offer covers six months. Renewal depends on satisfactory performance, and the appointment remains linked to the life of the project.
• Project closure: Your appointment ends automatically when the research project ends. The notice provides for this to happen without a separate notice or compensation.
• No permanent absorption: Taking this position does not give you a claim to a continuing appointment with IISER Tirupati or the funding agency. The funding agency rules applicable to the project govern the engagement.
• Joining: If selected, you must be ready to join immediately after receiving the offer. Keep this condition in mind when considering your availability.
• Travel costs: The institute will not pay travel or daily allowances for attending the interview. You will need to make your own arrangements for the visit.
• Accuracy of your application: You are responsible for the information, photographs and supporting material you provide. If the institute later finds that you did not meet the conditions, it can cancel your candidature or end the appointment.
• Recruitment changes: The institute may change the number of positions according to its needs. It also states that it will not entertain interim correspondence about the recruitment.
• Fair conduct: Canvassing or trying to use political or other influence will disqualify you from this recruitment.

Application Submission Notes

Bring the prescribed application form to the walk-in. The institute specifies that another application format will not be accepted, and its notice page provides a separate application-form download.

The walk-in venue is Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati, Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli, Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati 517619. The scheduled interview time is 10:00 AM. This is an in-person application route.