JRF Vacancy IISER Tirupati – Research Associate-I Life Science Job 2025 | Apply Now
IISER Tirupati has announced an exciting JRF vacancy update featuring a new Research Associate-I position, ideal for candidates seeking advanced research jobs and growth-oriented life science jobs. This role offers a chance to work on genome editing, plant biotechnology, and rice root engineering—making it a high-impact opportunity for motivated Ph.D. scholars.
About the Institute:
IISER Tirupati is an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, dedicated to promoting high-quality science education, frontier research, and advanced training in life sciences and allied fields.
Recruitment Notice No.: 71/2025
Available Position:
- Research Associate-I
- Total Vacancies: 01
Job Overview:
- Title of the Project: “Root engineering by genome editing in rice for resource-efficient genotypes”
- Research Area: Plant biology, Agricultural biotechnology
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Eswarayya Ramireddy
- Project Code: IISER-T
- Fellowship
- Rs.58,000 /- p.m. + 9% HRA if the candidate produces the Ph.D. certificate.
- Rs.42,000 /-p.m. + 9% HRA – for those candidates whose Ph.D. degree is awaited. However, the candidate must produce a letter from a competent authority stating that the thesis has been submitted and the final viva/defense is pending. A nominal research grant will be available under this program.
- Contract Basis: 1 year
Educational Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree in any area of Life Sciences
- Candidates who have submitted their thesis and awaiting the award of a Ph.D. degree may also apply.
- Candidates should provide evidence of having conducted high-quality research during or after their Ph.D. program.
- Desirable qualities: Experience in gene editing, Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in rice will be desirable.
Skills Required:
- Plant biotechnology
- CRISPR / genome editing
- Molecular biology techniques
- Agrobacterium transformation
- Scientific documentation and research analysis
Additional Information:
- Age: Not more than 35 years as of the closing date of the advertisement.
- Last date: On or before 10th December, 2025, by 5.00 p.m.
General Terms & Conditions:
- Temporary post; ends with project.
- No claim for future absorption.
- Screening may limit shortlisted candidates.
- No TA/DA.
- Must join immediately.
- Canvassing leads to disqualification.
This IISER Tirupati Research Associate-I role is a promising opportunity for motivated researchers looking for meaningful positions under the JRF vacancy category, especially those targeting impactful research jobs and advanced life science jobs. With exposure to cutting-edge plant biotechnology, this position offers a strong foundation for future academic and research success.
