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 (IISER) Pune
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. Established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, it was declared an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament in 2012. IISER Pune is renowned for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Junior Research Fellow
- Project Associate-II
Project Details
Junior Research Fellow
Project Title : “CRISPR-mediated genome editing in potato for
earliness in tuberization, stress resilience and enhanced
tuber yield”
Project
Code: 30825744
Funding
Agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Tenuire : Initially for a period of one year, extendable for further
period subject to satisfactory performance of the
incumbent and continuation of the project.
Project Associate-II
Project Title : Investigating the molecular intricacies underlying the
light dependent developmental switch (dual fate) of a
stolon to either a shoot or a tuber in potato (Solanum
tuberousm)”
Project
Code : 34525764
Funding
Agency : Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Tenure : Initially for a period of one year extendable for further
period subject to satisfactory performance of the
incumbent and continuation of the project.
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Junior Research Fellow
1) Master’s degree in Biotechnology / Microbiology /
Botany / Life sciences or related areas.
OR
B. Tech / BS or equivalent degree in any other relevant
quantitative fields.
with valid CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT – JRF / any other
National Level Test conducted by Central Government
Departments and their agencies and Institutions OR
equivalent scorecard.
2) Candidates having demonstrated work experience in
Plant Tissue Culture, Plant transformation, recombinant
DNA tools and CRISPR mediated genome editing will
be preferred.
3) CRISPR mediated editing of key potato genes followed
by generation of Knock-out transgenic potato lines and
phenotypic characterization.
4) Not more than 28 years
Age relaxation commensurate with educational
qualification/s and / or experience/s of the applicant may
be considered for applicant/s having qualification and
experience higher than the advertised with the prior
approval of the competent authority.
Project Associate-II
1) Master’s degree in Natural / Biotechnology /
Microbiology or Agricultural Sciences from a recognized
University or equivalent.
2) 1 year of relevant experience in R&D in academic
Institutions.
Candidates with experience in plant molecular biology,
recombinant DNA technology, cloning, plant
transformation and tissue culture techniques and having
published a primary research paper in a peer reviewed
international journal will be preferred.
3) The incumbent would have to design and construct
binary vectors, CRISPR constructs, conduct
photoperiod related experiments, carry out real time
gene expression analysis, conduct transcriptome
analysis, generate transgenic overexpression and
knock out lines for phenotypic analysis, weekly
presentation to the PI and team work.
4) Not more than 35 years.
Age relaxation commensurate with educational
qualification/s and / or experience/s of the applicant may
be considered for candidates having qualification and
experience higher than the advertised with the prior
approval of the competent authority.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Junior Research Fellow
Consolidated emoluments per month Rs. 37,000/- + 27% House Rent Allowance
Project Associate-II
Consolidated emoluments
per month Rs.33,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance
💺 JOB LOCATION
IISER Pune, Maharashtra, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates may apply online by clicking on the provided link. The application must include an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph. The last date for application submission is 18.08.2026.
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 18.08.2026
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune – 411008, Maharashtra, India
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position.
Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification
Reference: https://www.iiserpune.ac.in/storage/recruitment/job-posts/2293/documents/da526ed2-e0e1-4128-ab97-98e291974a67.pdf
