IISER Tirupati Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – DST Project

IISER Tirupati Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – DST Project

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) has invited applications from Indian nationals for 01 Research Associate-I position on a contractual basis under a Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India-funded project. Eligible candidates can apply by 25 September 2026, 5:00 P.M.

Recruitment Highlights

Project Title

DST’s Nodal Center at IISER Tirupati for “Development and Production of Key Starting Materials, Intermediates and Other Raw Materials that are Required by the Health Care Sector”

The project is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Principal Investigators

• Dr. Balaraman Ekambaram

• Dr. Kiran Kumar Pulukuri

• Dr. Gopinath Purushothaman

Project Investigator: Prof. Santanu Bhattacharya

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should possess:

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry

OR

• Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting award of the Ph.D. degree may also apply.

Applicants should also provide evidence of having conducted high-quality research during or after their Ph.D. programme.

Preferred Research Experience

Preference will be given to candidates having relevant research experience in areas such as:

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry

• Supramolecular Chemistry

• Origins of Homochirality vs. Heterochirality

• Biomaterials

• Hydrogels

• Organogels

Fellowship / Remuneration

Candidates with Ph.D. Certificate

• INR 58,000 per month + 10% HRA

Candidates Awaiting Ph.D. Degree Award

• INR 42,000 per month + 10% HRA

Candidates whose Ph.D. degree has not yet been formally awarded must produce a letter from the competent authority confirming that the thesis has been submitted and the final viva/defence is pending.

Tenure

• Initial appointment will be for 07 months.

• The appointment may be renewed depending on:

  • Satisfactory performance

  • Continuation of the project

  • Project requirements

• The position is co-terminus with the project.

Documents Required

Candidates should refer to the complete IISER Tirupati recruitment notification for the exact application requirements. Relevant documents may include:

• Completed application form

• Updated CV / Resume

• Ph.D. degree certificate, if awarded

• Proof of Ph.D. thesis submission, if awaiting degree

• Academic certificates and mark sheets

• Research experience details

• Publications / research achievements

• Other supporting documents prescribed by IISER Tirupati

Application / Selection Process

• Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals.

• Candidates should submit their application according to the procedure prescribed in the official IISER Tirupati advertisement.

• Applications will be screened based on qualifications, research experience and suitability for the project.

• Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or further selection process.

• Applications must be submitted by 25 September 2026 at 5:00 P.M.

Important Instructions

• Only 01 Research Associate-I position is advertised.

• The appointment is purely contractual and temporary.

• The preferred upper age limit is 40 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.

• Candidates awaiting formal award of their Ph.D. degree are also eligible, subject to the prescribed conditions.

• Fellowship will differ depending on whether the candidate has already received the Ph.D. certificate.

• Renewal will depend on performance and continuation of the project.

Official Institution: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati
Position: Research Associate-I
Advertisement No.: 75/2026
Project Code: 30123145
Funding Agency: DST, Government of India
Vacancies: 01
Fellowship: INR 58,000 + 10% HRA for Ph.D. holders; INR 42,000 + 10% HRA for candidates awaiting Ph.D. award
Initial Tenure: 07 Months
Age Limit: Preferably not more than 40 Years
Application Deadline: 25 September 2026, 5:00 P.M.

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