IISER Tirupati JRF / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – ANRF & DBT Funded Research Projects

IISER Tirupati JRF / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – ANRF & DBT Funded Research Projects

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I (JRF/PA-I) positions under ANRF and DBT-funded research projects in Plant Biology and Agricultural Biotechnology.

The positions are offered on a contractual basis and involve research in crop iron-use efficiency, plant immunity, molecular biology, and plant–pathogen interactions.

Position Overview

About the Research Projects

The recruitment covers two research projects focusing on plant biology, agricultural biotechnology, and molecular mechanisms.

Project 1: Iron Use Efficiency in Crops

Project Title: Enhancing Iron Use Efficiency in Crops Through Metabolic Rewiring: Role of Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxylase (PEPC) in Nutrient-Stress Cross-Talk

Project Code: 30225245

This project investigates the role of metabolic pathways and nutrient-stress interactions in improving iron-use efficiency in crops.

Project 2: Plant Immunity and Bacterial Wilt

Project Title: Engineering Vascular Immunity by Deciphering Cytokinin Crosstalk Between Plants and Ralstonia solanacearum During Bacterial Wilt

Project Code: 30226252

This project focuses on understanding plant immune responses and cytokinin-mediated interactions during bacterial wilt infection.

Essential Qualification

Candidates must possess:

- Master's Degree in Natural Sciences or Agricultural/Horticultural Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent institution.

Desirable Qualifications and Research Experience

Preference will be given to candidates possessing relevant research experience in:

• Genetic transformation of Solanaceae plants, including tomato and chilli crops.

• Genomics and Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS).

• Molecular cloning techniques used in gene editing technologies, including CRISPR-Cas systems.

• Hands-on experience in genomics and CRISPR technology, which is considered essential and highly desirable for advancing the advertised projects.

Fellowship / Monthly Remuneration

Eligibility for Higher Fellowship:

The INR 37,000 fellowship applies to scholars selected through qualifying examinations such as CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or eligible national-level examinations conducted by recognized government departments, agencies, and institutions, as specified in the advertisement.

Nature of Appointment

• The positions are purely contractual.

• Recruitment is linked to the advertised research projects.

• The exact appointment duration is not visible in the supplied advertisement excerpt.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should refer to the complete IISER Tirupati Advertisement No. 85/2026 for the application procedure, required documents, submission instructions, and deadline.

Official Institute Website: https://www.iisertirupati.ac.in/

Application Deadline: Not available in the provided excerpt.

Job Domain

Primary Domain: Life Sciences / Plant Biology / Agricultural Biotechnology

Related Fields: Molecular Biology, Plant Genetics, Genomics, CRISPR Gene Editing, Plant Immunity, Plant–Pathogen Interactions, and Crop Improvement.

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