Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at IISER Bhopal – DBT Funded Sustainable Fertilizer Research Project

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at IISER Bhopal – DBT Funded Sustainable Fertilizer Research Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) invites applications from Indian nationals for one Project-JRF / Project Associate-I position under a DBT, Government of India funded multi-institutional research project.

The selected candidate will contribute to the development and evaluation of an environmentally friendly controlled-release phosphorus fertilizer in combination with plant growth-promoting microbes for improving soybean productivity and soil microbial health.

Project Title

“Development of Environmentally Friendly Controlled-release P-fertilizer and its Evaluation with Plant Growth Promoting Microbes on Soybean Productivity and Soil Microbial Health”

The controlled-release P-fertilizer developed under the multi-institutional project will be evaluated in the research laboratory at IISER Bhopal.

Essential Qualification

The specific degree-wise educational qualification is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IISER Bhopal notification for the prescribed educational qualification and eligibility requirements for appointment as JRF or Project Associate-I.

For the higher JRF fellowship, the advertisement specifies qualification through:

• CSIR / UGC-NET

OR

• GATE

Desirable Qualification

Candidates should preferably have experience in areas such as:

• Materials Science

• Hydrogel synthesis

• Materials characterization

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

• Mechanical testing

• UV-Vis analysis

• Rheological studies

• Fertilizer-release studies

• Soil property testing

Experience Required

Candidates should have strong aptitude and practical skills in experimental research.

The advertisement particularly highlights:

• Good analytical skills

• Experimental design capabilities

• Ability to handle sophisticated laboratory equipment

• Good English scientific writing skills

Project Area

The research project broadly focuses on:

• Chemical Engineering

• Sustainable Fertilizer Technology

• Controlled-Release Fertilizers

• Hydrogels

• Materials Science

• Soil Health

• Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes

• Soybean Productivity

• Soil Microbial Health

• Sustainable Agriculture

Remuneration

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Candidates possessing CSIR / UGC-NET or GATE qualification will receive:

INR 37,000 per month + HRA, as applicable.

Project Associate-I (PA-I)

Candidates without CSIR / UGC-NET or GATE qualification will receive:

INR 25,000 per month + HRA, as applicable.

Appointment Duration

The initial appointment will be for:

6 Months or till completion of the project

Continuation will be subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.

Age Limit

The age limit is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IISER Bhopal notification for applicable age criteria and relaxation provisions.

Nature of Appointment

• Temporary research position

• JRF / Project Associate-I

• DBT-funded multi-institutional project

• One vacancy

• Initial tenure of 6 months or till project completion

• Continuation subject to satisfactory performance

PhD Opportunity

The advertisement states that the position offers an opportunity to convert the Project-JRF position into an institute-funded Ph.D. for the December 2026 cycle, subject to applicable IISER Bhopal admission and eligibility requirements.

How to Apply

The detailed application procedure, application email/link, documents required, and closing date are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IISER Bhopal recruitment notification before applying.

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Sustainable Agriculture / Fertilizer Technology / Environmental Engineering

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