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Project Assistant Jobs are now open under IISER Pune Recruitment for candidates interested in Life Science Research. This opportunity is ideal for postgraduate students and early-career researchers looking to gain hands-on experience in academic research projects at one of India’s premier science institutes. IISER Pune offers exposure to advanced research methodologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth in life science research.
About the Institute
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, is a premier autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. IISER Pune focuses on high-quality education and cutting-edge research in basic sciences. The institute promotes interdisciplinary research across biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and earth sciences. IISER Pune is known for its strong research infrastructure and globally recognized faculty. It provides an excellent environment for life science research and academic development.
ADVERTISEMENT NO.: 01/2026
Position Title
- Job Title: Project Assistant
- Number of Posts: 01 (One)
- Title of the Project: “Drivers of plant community assembly in a tropical savanna”
- Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
- Project Code: 34525768
Educational Qualification
M.Sc. / B.Tech in Life sciences / Biotechnology / Bioengineering or related areas.
Preference
- Prior experience of and interest in fieldwork, particularly in areas of plant ecology is a must.
- Ability to spend long hours on field during vegetation sapling in challenging field conditions.
- Experience of having handled / completed independent projects centered around savannas preferred but not mandatory.
- Candidate comfortable with frequent travel within Maharashtra for fieldwork.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in ongoing field and laboratory experiments.
- Manage, plan and execute field expeditions during the monsoon for vegetation data collection.
- Assist in data cleaning, data entry, and general management of the laboratory.
Tenure of the Appointment
Initially for a period of one year extendable for further period subject to continuation of the project and satisfactory performance of the incumbent.
Emoluments
Rs. 27,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance
Age Limit: Not more than 32 years as on last date of submission of application. Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualification/s and / or experience/s of the applicant may be considered for applicant/s having qualification and experience higher than the advertised with the prior approval of the competent authority.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the application by email in the prescribed format available as Apply Now below the advertisement (convert into PDF Format) addressed to [email protected] on or before 20.01.2026. Please mention “Project Assistant and Advt. No.01/2026” in the subject line of the email.
List of shortlisted candidates for selection process with date, time and other details will be put up on the institute website below this advertisement and candidates will be informed by e-mail only.
General Information
- The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the project.
- The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
- The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project.
- The prescribed date for determining the upper age limit, educational qualifications or experience shall be the last date for submitting applications.
- The prescribed educational qualification should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
- The prescribed educational qualification/s are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration minimum educational qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the applicants, to mention all the educational qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
- Number of posts may vary depending upon the requirements during the selection process.
- The experience requirement may be relaxed based on the cohort of applications received, with the prior approval of the competent authority.
- In case, a selected candidate does not join or resigns after joining the post, waitlisted candidate/s may be offered the position.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
- No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
- Bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.
Project Assistant Jobs at IISER Pune Recruitment provide an excellent entry point into Life Science Research for postgraduate students and early-career researchers. This role offers valuable exposure to academic research, skill development, and mentorship at a nationally reputed institute.
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