Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IISER Tirupati

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IISER Tirupati

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a project funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. The project focuses on long-term ecological monitoring of bird populations across India.

Position Overview

Project Title

“Bird Theme – Long Term Ecological Observatory”

Project Description

The project will use bioacoustics for long-term ecological monitoring of bird populations to understand:

• Biophysical drivers of ecosystem change

• Anthropogenic drivers of ecosystem change

• Effects of environmental change on socio-ecological responses

• Bird population dynamics across different landscapes in India

The selected JRF will also assist with project administration duties.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Master’s Degree in Biology / Life Sciences or an equivalent discipline

• Minimum 55% marks

Candidates should also have qualified:

• CSIR-UGC NET

• GATE

OR

• Any relevant National-Level Test conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Valid 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler driving licence and relevant driving experience

• More than 1 year of fieldwork experience

• Experience in bird song and call identification

  • This may be assessed during the interview.

• Experience in recording bird songs and analysing recordings

• Experience in handling:

  • Bird population data

  • Field survey equipment

• Experience with:

  • Raven Pro

  • BirdNET

• Experience in:

  • Bird handling

  • Bird ringing techniques

Fellowship

The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive:

INR 37,000 per month + 10% HRA

The fellowship is consolidated as specified in the recruitment advertisement.

Age Limit

Candidates should be:

Not more than 50 years of age as on the closing date of the advertisement.

Duration of Appointment

The initial appointment will be for:

12 Months

The appointment may be renewed depending on:

• Satisfactory performance

• Continuation of the research project

The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Walk-in Interview

Eligible candidates should attend the walk-in interview as per the following schedule:

Date: 15 September 2026
Time: 10:00 AM

Venue

Department of Biology
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati
Venkatagiri Road
Srinivasapuram–Jangalapalli
Yerpedu Mandal
Tirupati – 517619
Andhra Pradesh, India

How to Apply

This recruitment will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview.

Interested and eligible candidates should:

• Ensure that they meet the prescribed educational and national-level examination requirements.

• Review the complete official advertisement before attending.

• Carry the documents and certificates required for verification as specified by IISER Tirupati.

• Report to the interview venue on 15 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Important Dates

Official Notification & Updates

Candidates should visit the official IISER Tirupati recruitment/careers section for the complete advertisement, eligibility conditions, document requirements and any subsequent updates.

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About IISER Tirupati

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) is an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The Institute promotes high-quality science education and interdisciplinary research across biological, chemical, physical, mathematical and earth sciences.

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