Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applicants for a walk-in-interview following positions on contract basis:
| Name of Post | JRF |
| Title of the project | The contribution of cross-species innate immune responses to the host control of Q-fever |
| Funding Agency | Indo-UK DBT BBSRC grant |
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Minimum Educational qualification ( as prescribed by the funding agency) |
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course along with any one of the following: a. Selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE. b. Other National level examinations by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. |
| Desirable Qualifications | Candidates with academic and technical proficiency in one of the relevant areas (microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, cell biology) and atleast one year of research experience are preferred. Training in cell culture workflow, cloning, microscopy, handling of bacterial pathogens, infection studies, and BSL2/BSL3 practices are highly desirable. |
| Number of posts | 1 |
| Fellowship amount | Rs. 37,000 + HRA, as applicable. |
| Tenure of the post | 1 year. Position maybe renewable after a year subject to candidate's performance. |
| Age | Max. 35 years. Age relaxations applicable as per Government of India guidelines. |
| Last date | November 05, 2025. An online interview will be tentatively scheduled in Nov 2025. Candidates selected for interview will be notified by email. |
| How to apply |
Please complete the google form in the link below: https://forms.gle/JVknaWDqikT8KBxo8 here are separate fields for attachment of CV and statement of purpose. The applicant's CV should have complete details on their education, academic performance in undergraduate and graduate degrees, past research work, references, achievements, awards and should be restricted to 2 pages. Please include contact details (phone number, email and postal address). The one-page statement of purpose should explain their rationale and motivation for applying for this position. Candidates should describe work experience relevant for this position. Incomplete applications or applications failing to the meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications will have to be provided, if selected for interview. |
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