Project Associate-I on an ANRF-funded potato tuber development project, Biology department (Advertisement No. 76/2026)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune
Who can apply: A Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Agricultural Sciences with at least 65 per cent marks or the equivalent CGPA from a recognised university. Six months of relevant laboratory R&D experience is desirable and candidates with experience in plant molecular biology, recombinant DNA… What is funded: One Project Associate-I post in the Biology department at IISER Pune, funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, on the light-dependent developmental switch that sends a potato stolon to either a shoot or a tuber. Consolidated emoluments are Rs. 30,000 per month plus 30 per cent House Rent Allowance. The… Deadline: Walk-in interview on 23 September 2026 at 10. Discussion Room No. 35, second floor, IISER Pune; candidates reporting after 10. not admitted.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, official page.
Who can apply
- A Master's degree in Natural Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Agricultural Sciences with at least 65 per cent marks or the equivalent CGPA from a recognised university. Six months of relevant laboratory R&D experience is desirable and candidates with experience in plant molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, cloning, plant transformation and tissue culture are preferred. Age not more than 28 years as on the date of the walk-in interview, relaxable for higher qualifications or experience. The advert invites Indian Nationals only.
Stage dates
Walk-in interview at 10.30 AM. Reporting closes at 10.45 AM. Bring all originals and one set of self-attested photocopies of the mark sheets and certificates from class ten onwards.23 September 2026
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