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IISER Thiruvananthapuram Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

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Total Vacancies
01 Post
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Online Portal
Closing Date
25 January 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. IndianInstituteofScienceEducationandResearchThiruvananthapuram/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count 01 (01 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 25 January 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram Regional Headquarters, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Ph.D in Life Sciences (candidates who have submitted thesis can also apply). 🌐 Authority Official Website Refer Official Notification Document
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IISER Thiruvananthapuram Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER Thiruvananthapuram) is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate on a contract basis. This opportunity is part of an externally funded project titled "Chromosomal features governing crossover pathway choice."

OrganizationIndian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram
Post NameResearch Associate
Total Vacancies01
Last Date25 Jan, 2026
Official Websitehttps://www.iisertvm.ac.in/

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalaryProject
Research Associate01Rs. 47,000 + HRAChromosomal features governing crossover pathway choice

Eligibility for Research Associate

  • Essential Qualification: Ph.D in Life Sciences (candidates who have submitted thesis can also apply).
  • Desirable Qualifications:
    • The candidate should be highly motivated to do basic research in the field of genome stability using yeast as a model system.
    • The candidate should have at least 1 published paper in a peer reviewed reputed journal.
    • Prior experience with molecular biology, genetic, genomic, or cytology studies in yeast is desirable.
  • Age Limit: Below 35 years, with relaxation as per government norms.

📅 Important Dates

  • Last Date to Apply: 25 Jan, 2026

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available at IISER Thiruvananthapuram?
There is 1 vacancy for the post of Research Associate.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Life Sciences. Candidates who have submitted their thesis are also eligible.

Q3. What is the salary for this position?
The fellowship amount is Rs. 47,000 plus HRA.

Q4. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit applications is 25 January 2026.

Q5. How to apply for this post?
Candidates must email their application to nishantkt[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in with the subject line "Application for DBT project: Your Name".