Recruitment for the post of Project Assistant in an externally funded project "Modulation of Gene Expression by Replication-Transcription collisions in Bacteria / Cis-regulatory adaptation by replication-transcription collisions in bacteria"

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is one of the premier science education and research institutes established by the Government of India in 2008 to impart high-quality education integrated with outstanding research in modern science. The Institute invites applications for the following positions on contract basis:

Name of Post Project Assistant
Title of the project Modulation of Gene Expression by Replication-Transcription collisions in Bacteria / Cis-regulatory adaptation by replication-transcription collisions in bacteria
Funding Agency ANRF and DBT
Minimum educational qualification
(as prescribed by the funding agency)
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences
Desirable Qualifications Post 01:
  1. Experience in standard molecular/microbial techniques
  2. Experience with analyzing bacterial genomic data - WGS, RNAseq, etc.,
Post 02:
  1. Experience in programming in Python, SQL, R
  2. Experience with analyzing bacterial genomic data - WGS, RNAseq, ChIP-Seq, etc.,
  3. Experience with maintaining Linux-based computer servers
Candidates expected to join tentatively by 15-11-2026
Number of posts 02
Fellowship amount Rs. 27,000 + HRA
Tenure of the post 3 years
(initial appointment for 6 months and continuance upon satisfactory performance)
Age 50 years (preferably under 35 years)
Last date 09-11-2026
How to apply Application must be submitted using the following link: Application Form

Information regarding the interviews will be sent by email to all the short-listed candidates.

Selected candidates must submit the following documents to the Institute:

  1. A printed copy of the application form (the one sent by email) signed and dated by the applicant
  2. Recent passport size photograph
  3. One photocopy each of all relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, and experience
  4. Originals of all certificates for verification of documents

General Information

  1. Candidates are advised to mention in the application form, all relevant qualifications and experience for the position applied for. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum. Mere fulfilment of the minimum criteria does not entitle a candidate to be shortlisted for the interview.
  2. Appointment to the post is governed by the terms and conditions laid down by the funding agency for the specific project and for the specific post.
  3. The qualifying degree of the candidate for the position applied for must be from a recognized University/Institution.
  4. Shortlisting of candidates is done by the Selection Committee constituted for this purpose, if the number of applications received is high. Shortlisting is done taking into consideration the qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
  5. No Travelling Allowance or Dearness Allowance will be paid for appearing for the interview.
  6. Selected candidates are required to join duty at the earliest on receipt of the offer letter.
  7. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically on closure of the research project, without any further notice or compensation.
  8. The appointed candidate does not have any right to claim appointment or absorption into the job supported by the funding agency or IISER Thiruvananthapuram during the research project or after the closure of the research project.

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