INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TIRUPATI
(An Autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)
Advertisement No.: 20/2023
Recruitment for the post of “Junior Research Fellow” under SERB funded project
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is a premier autonomous
Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for promotion of highquality science education and research in the country.
Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position on contract basis:
Name of the project "Unravelling regulatory mechanisms underlying primingmediated acquired thermotolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana".
Funding Agency SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
Principal Investigator Dr. Annapurna Devi Allu
Project Code 30222131
Minimum
qualifications
Essential:
• Master degree in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/ or
any equivalent discipline with minimum of 55% marks.
Desirable:
• Qualified CSIR – NET (Life Sciences)/ LS / GATE (Life
Sciences) / National Level Test conducted by CentralGovt.
Depts.
• Research experience in Molecular Biology techniques viz. Gene
cloning, RNA, DNA isolation, RT-PCR etc., Arabidopsis growth
and stress phenotyping.
Fellowship Rs. 31000/- + 8% HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure The position is temporary and renewable every six months subject to
satisfactory performance. The position is co-terminus with the project.
Last date 5.00 p.m. on 18 June 2023
How to Apply
1. Applicants should send their application using the jotform
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs3hEDKSpaTITFhRtxIcC1iHhBPTGXxQs0jPSFYE7JQPgc4g/viewform?usp=pp_url) attaching duly filled application form available
below this advt. (converted into PDF) on or before the last date i.e., 18 June 2023 by
5.00 p.m. No other application form will be accepted.
2. The shortlisted candidates (only) will be notified by email for an interview. No separate
email/call letter will be issued.
3. The print-out of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along
with a recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other
testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience, etc. would be collected at the time
of interview (in case of physical interview). Applicant must bring all the original certificates
at the time of interview for verification, along with one set of photocopies.
GENERAL INFORMATION / DETAILS ABOUT THE POST
1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or
compensation on termination of the research project.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency
or in IISER Tirupati.
3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding
agency particularly applicable to the said project.
4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities /
Institutions.
5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of
same does not entitle candidates to be called for the interview. Where number of
applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient
or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the
Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates for the
interview 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 relevant
field at the time of applying.
6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
7. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
8. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained
onthe matter.
9. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be
treatedas a disqualification for the post applied for.
10. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular Ph.D. program of
IISERTirupati, provided they satisfy eligibility criteria.
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