Project Associate at IISER Pune – Apply Now!
ADVERTISEMENT NO.: 18/2025
Walk-in interviews on 22.05.2025
[Purely on Temporary and Contractual Basis]
Looking to begin or advance your research career in natural sciences? The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is conducting walk-in interviews for the position of Project Associate-1 under a government-funded project on mangrove conservation. This is a golden opportunity for postgraduates in natural or agricultural sciences to contribute to an important ecological initiative while working at a premier research institute.
- Interview Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025, 02:00 PM
- Location: Seminar Room 24, Main Building, IISER Pune
About The Institute
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a premier
institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. It was established in
2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (renamed Ministry of Education
in August 2020). In 2012, IISER Pune was declared as an Institute of National Importance
by an Act of Parliament.
Indian Nationals fulfilling following advertised criteria may attend Walk-in Interviews for
the following position which is under the funded project:
Name of the Post: Project Associate-1
No. of posts: 02 (Two)
Title of the Project: “Bioprospecting and
pollution tolerance capacity analysis of mangrove species for the livelihood improvement of the mangrove-associated local communities via sustainable utilization and conservation”Project Code: 34423684
Funding Agency: The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MSRDC)
Minimum educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Natural / Agricultural Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent. Please note that candidates whose final degree examination results are awaited may also apply. However, the appointment will be provided to the selected candidates only after obtaining the results. Please also note that depending on the number of reporting candidates, additional selection procedures (e.g., examination using multiple choice questions) may be used.
Candidates having following will be preferred –
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- Plant and insect culture maintenance
- Biochemical assays
- Plant-interaction ecology
- Job requirements: The successful candidate will have to conduct the biochemical assays, field observations, and data collection and will maintain plant and insect cultures.
- Tenure of the appointment: Initially for a period of one year extendable for further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.
Consolidated emoluments per month Rs. 25,000/- + 24% (House Rent Allowance) - Age as on the date of Walk-in interviews: 35 years. Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualification/s and / or experience/s of the applicant may be considered for candidates having qualification and experience higher than the advertised with the prior approval of the competent authority.
- Day Date & Reporting Time of walk-in interview: Thursday, 22.05.2025, 02.00 PM. Candidates rejected in the previous interviews at IISER Pune will not be considered.
- Venue: Seminar room 24, Main Building, IISER Pune, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 211008
At the time of Walk-in interview, applicants need to bring following:
1.Duly filled prescribed application form (Link to download the same is available below
advertisement link).
2. All the originals and one set of self-attested photocopies of:
- Certificate regarding date of birth
- Mark sheets and certificates (starting from 10th onward) regarding educational qualification
- All Certificate/s regarding experience/s as mentioned in the application form
- One Photo Identity proof (Government issued)
3. One recent passport-size color photograph.
The prescribed educational qualifications and / or experience are the bare minimum and
mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be considered in each stage of
the selection process. Where number of candidates appearing for walk-in interview is
large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all eligible candidates. Based on
the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the number of candidates to be
considered for the interview may be restricted to a reasonable limit after taking into
consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in
the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the
qualifications and experience in the application.
For queries: [email protected] | Phone: (020) 2590 8011
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