Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali) is a premier institution dedicated to research and education in the field of science. Established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, IISER Mohali aims to provide high-quality education and foster cutting-edge research in various scientific disciplines.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
🎯Project Details
- Applications are invited from Indian citizens for a temporary post of Junior Research Fellowship for the ANRF-ERG sponsored project in the Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali.
- Duration: 1 year (extendable for additional two years)
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Masters or B.Tech degree in Bioinformatics (preferable) or related fields. Applicants should also have qualified one of the following: CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test and/or GATE/JAM/ or equivalent national level exams.
Desired qualifications: As a part of this project the candidate will be required to help with field work, data generation, analysis of the data generated and preparation of reports. An experience in handing lab animals or small birds will be helpful. An experience with wet lab methods towards NGS data collection, WGS (DNA and RNA extraction, NGS library preparations etc.) and field experience with birds is a plus but not an essential requirement for the position. The candidate is also expected to have some scripting experience (Unix, Python or R)
The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
As per government norms. Candidates underperforming can be terminated at any point with a short notice.
💺 JOB LOCATION
IISER Mohali, Punjab, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are requested to email their C.V with supporting documents by 15th July 2026 to the principal investigator at kritikamgarg@iisermohali.ac.in and with the subject “Application for JRF Position for JRF position”. The applicant must send their curriculum vitae detailing relevant research experience and contact details of at least two referees (email and contact number) in a single pdf file. Shortlisted candidates will be considered for an online interview at a later date, which will be notified by email only. Selected candidate will have to join duty at the earliest on receipt of the offer letter and bring all original certificates, experience certificates, and other relevant documents at the time of joining for verification..
Applications should be sent via email to kritikamgarg@iisermohali.ac.in.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before July 15, 2026.
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Manauli PO, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position in a research project funded by ANRF, Government of India.
For more details, visit the Official Notification.
In conclusion, this opportunity at IISER Mohali offers a significant platform for aspiring researchers to contribute to a government-funded project. Interested candidates should ensure their applications are submitted by the deadline to be considered for this prestigious position.







