Project Associate-II / Senior Research Fellow, MYB96 transcription factors for drought tolerance and oil content in Indian mustard and groundnut, Dr Swarup Roy Choudhury (DBT project, Advt. 72/2026)

Who can apply: Indian nationals only. Four-year bachelor degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, or M.Sc. in Botany, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Agricultural or Plant Sciences, plus two years of R&D experience. Age not more than 50 years on the closing date. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible. No… What is funded: One Project Associate-II / Senior Research Fellow post on a DBT-funded project at IISER Tirupati, Rs. 42,000 plus 10% HRA a month for NET/GATE-qualified candidates (Rs. 33,000 plus 10% HRA otherwise), initially for six months and renewable. Apply by email with the institute application form by 23 September 2026, 5:00… Deadline: 23 September 2026 application); tentative interview 28 September 2026.

Read the full call and apply on the official page: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, official page.

Who can apply

• Indian nationals only. Four-year bachelor degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, or M.Sc. in Botany, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Agricultural or Plant Sciences, plus two years of R&D experience. Age not more than 50 years on the closing date. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible. No TA/DA for the interview.

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