Project Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow, genome editing in groundnut and pigeonpea for trait improvement, DBT-funded project under Dr Swarup Roy Choudhury (Advertisement No. 91/2026)

Who can apply: Indian nationals. An MSc in botany, life sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, agricultural sciences, plant sciences or an equivalent degree; two years of experience in plant tissue culture and plant molecular biology is desirable. Age not more than 30 on the closing date. The advert does not mention language… What is funded: One post at Rs 37,000 a month plus 10 per cent HRA for candidates with a valid CSIR or UGC-JRF, NET, GATE or equivalent national test, otherwise Rs 30,000 a month plus 10 per cent HRA; initial offer six months, temporary and co-terminus with the project. Deadline: 13th November, 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. An MSc in botany, life sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, agricultural sciences, plant sciences or an equivalent degree; two years of experience in plant tissue culture and plant molecular biology is desirable. Age not more than 30 on the closing date. The advert does not mention language requirements.

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