IISER Tirupati Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Anticancer Leads Job

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati

An Autonomous Institution of National Importance under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

Advertisement No.: 46/2026

Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for a temporary research position of Project Associate-I at IISER Tirupati. The vacancy belongs to a high-value medicinal and organic chemistry project funded by the ANRF-ARG framework.

Project Title: "Complex Pyrroloindoline DKPs as Strong ABC Transporter Inhibitors: From Biomimetic Synthesis to Anticancer Leads"
Project Code: 30525239

Application Deadline June 29, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)

Position Vacant Project Associate-I (01 Position)

Age Limit Preferably not more than 50 Years

Position Tenure Temporary; Renewable after 6 months based on evaluation

Eligibility Criteria & Stipend Breakdown

Position & Salary	Minimum Qualifications	Desirable Profile & Job Role
Project Associate-I 01 Post Scale I (NET/GATE): ₹ 37,000/- + 10% HRA Scale II (Others): ₹ 30,000/- + 10% HRA	Four years Bachelor's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences OR Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / BVSc / B. Pharm / Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.	Desirable Experience: At least 1 year of project experience in: Synthetic / medicinal chemistry, OR Natural products area including metabolomics and pathway study tracking. Key Responsibilities: Assist the group in setting up experiments, manage day-to-day lab project tasks, and work under the close supervision of the PI for timely research delivery.

* Scale I fellowship is restricted to scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship) or GATE or other National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies/Institutions.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates fulfilling the specified profile parameters must submit their documents strictly through the digital mode outlined below:

1. Download the official application form linked below this advertisement framework.
2. Fill out your entries completely, convert the final form into a clean PDF file format, and email it directly to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Rajesh Viswanathan at: rajesh@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in
3. The email submission must be successfully transmitted on or before June 29, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
4. Mandatory Email Subject Line: Ensure your subject reads exactly: "Project Associate-I: 30525239"

Important Screening Rules:

• Ensure you provide an active mobile number and email ID, as the filtered shortlist for subsequent rounds will be notified **exclusively via email**.
• Recent passport-size photographs, original degree transcripts, and authenticated work certificates will be compiled for verification at an appropriate later stage.
• Candidature will be instantly terminated at any future timeline if data mismatch or falsified eligibility claims are detected.

Important Links

Resource Description	Link Path
Official Advertisement PDF	Download Official Notification
IISER Tirupati Main Jobs Page	www.iisertirupati.ac.in

Download Application Form & Official Advt