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 | Research Associate-I |
| Title of the project | On the Schur algebras and the Affine cellularity of certain classes of groups and diagram algebras |
| Funding Agency | IGSTC’s Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) |
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Minimum educational qualification (as prescribed by the funding agency) Experience Required |
Ph. D in Mathematics (Candidates who have submitted thesis can also apply). |
| Desirable Qualifications |
Good knowledge in representation theory Preference will be given to candidates working in diagram algebras and some knowledge of Schur-Weyl duality |
| Number of posts | One |
| Fellowship amount | Rs. 58000 + HRA /Month |
| Tenure of the post | One year (with the possibility of extension for another one year based on performance) |
| Age | Upper age limit is 40 years with age relaxations as per the Government rules. relaxations will be provided. |
| Last date | 11.59 PM on 20 October 2026 |
| How to apply |
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply via email, including the following documents in a single PDF file:
Please send your email to tgeetha[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in with a subject line "Application for RA-I in IGSTC-WISER Project-Your Name" The application should include a detailed resume with one page summary of PhD work, a publication list, contact details of two referees, a photograph, and scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications. Incomplete applications or applications failing to meet the minimum criteria will be disqualified. |
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