Based on the official advertisement released by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, here are the detailed recruitment details for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I.
Advertisement No.: (77/2025)
IISER Tirupati is inviting applications from Indian nationals for a research position purely on a contract basis under an extramural project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I.
Number of Vacancies: One (01).
Project Title: "A Multiscale Study of Photoswitchable Drugs for Optimal Control of G-Protein Coupled Receptors".
Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Padmabati Mondal.
Project Code: 30223165.
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry (or an equivalent degree) with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
Desirable Qualification: Candidates having prior experience in quantum chemical calculations or molecular dynamics simulations (Computational Chemistry) will be preferred.
Age Limit: Preferably not more than 50 years as of the closing date of the advertisement.
Stipend:
₹37,000/- + 10% HRA: For scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies.
₹30,000/- + 10% HRA: For candidates who do not fall under the category above.
Tenure: The initial offer is for one year, renewable based on satisfactory performance. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Application Deadline: 03 January 2026 (until 05:00 PM).
Email Submission: Interested candidates must send their application in the prescribed format (available on the official website) converted into a PDF format.
Recipient: Email the application to padmabati.mondal@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in.
Subject Line: Must mention "Junior Research Fellow/ Project Associate-I: 77/2025".
Note: Sending only a resume/CV via email will not be considered a complete application.
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the recommendations of a Screening Committee.
Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the further selection process/interview only through email.
Interview: The Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates for the interview to a reasonable limit based on qualifications and experience exceeding the minimum requirements.
Detailed Advertisement (PDF): Download Official Notification.
Official Careers Page: IISER Tirupati Jobs.
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