Recruitment for the post of Project Associate on a externally funded project

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 applications for the following positions on contract basis:

Name of Post Project Associate I
Name of Project Deciphering the molecular pathways underlying chromatinopathies in neurological disorders
Funding agency SRG, SERB, Department of Science and Technology
Minimum Educational qualification
( as prescribed by the funding agency)
Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/ MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent
Preference Research experience in molecular biology experiments or bioinformatics (NGS, big data handling) and/or cell culture will be preferred. Clearing any of the national level exams (GATE/CSIR/UGC JRF/NET) will be an added advantage.
Number of posts 01
Fellowship amount
  1. Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (for those selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC: NET) or GATE (b) National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and Institutions
  2. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under
Tenure of the post 1 year (with possible extension for another year)
Age The upper age limit is 35 years on last date of application with age relaxation as per Govt. Rules.
Last date 20th April 2024
How to apply?

The following documents should be merged into a single PDF and sent to nishana[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in Email subject: “Project Associate I Position” Name of the pdf file: “PA_SERB_name”

  1. Recent CV (with address/phone number of 2 referees)
  2. Statement of purpose (not more than 1/2 page)

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