IISER requires Research Associate for Cancer research | Salary Rs. 73,660 month

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. It was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (renamed Ministry of Education in August 2020). In 2012, IISER Pune was declared as an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament.

Post : Research Associate

Indian Nationals fulfilling following advertised criteria may attend Walk-in Interviews for the following position which is under the funded project :
No. of posts : 01 (One)
Title of the Project : “Multidisciplinary Approach for Design and Development of Novel Ion Channel Inhibitors for Cancer Therapy” Project Code : 30823673
Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Minimum educational Qualification : Ph.D. in Peptide Chemistry or other related areas.
Preference : Candidates having hands-on experience in solution and solid phase peptide synthesis, purification using RP-HPLC, synthesis of non-natural amino acids and peptides will be preferred.
Tenure of the appointment : Initially for a period of 6 months extendable for further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

Consolidated emoluments per month : Rs. 58,000/- + 27% (House Rent Allowance)
Age as on the date of Walk-in interviews : 40 years for Male candidates
45 years for Female candidates

General Information
1. The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation.
2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
3. The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project.
4. The prescribed date for determining the upper age limit, educational qualifications or experience shall be the date of walk-in interview.
5. The prescribed educational qualification should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
6. The prescribed educational qualifications and / or experience are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be considered in each stage of the selection process. Where number of candidates appearing for walk-in interview is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all eligible candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the number of candidates to be considered for the interview may be restricted to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the application.

7. Number of posts may vary depending upon the requirements during the selection process.
8. In case, a selected candidate does not join or resigns after joining the post, waitlisted candidate/s may be offered the position.
9. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
10. correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
11. Bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

Details of Walk-in Interviews
Day Date & Reporting Time of walk-in interview : Wednesday, 01.10.2025 ; 9:30 AM
Venue : Seminar Room 33, Main Building, IISER Pune, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411008
At the time of Walk-in interview, applicants need to bring following:
1. Duly filled prescribed application form (Link to download the same is available below advertisement link)
2. All the originals and one set of self-attested photocopies of:
i. Certificate regarding date of birth ii. Mark sheets and certificates (starting from 10th onward) regarding educational qualification iii. All Certificate/s regarding experience/s as mentioned in the application form iv. One Photo Identity proof (Government issued) 3. One recent passport-size color photograph.