Recruitment for the post of SRF on an externally funded project "PlantSynBio : Plant Minichromosome Engineering"

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 basisName of Post Senior Research Fellow Title of the project PlantSynBio : Plant Minichromosome Engineering Funding Agency DBT-NSF Minimum Educational qualification( as prescribed by the funding agency)Project 1 : SRFMaster's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; andFour years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and servicesORDoctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology/ Pharma, MD/MS from a recognized University or Equivalent.Preference Candidate should be highly motivated to do basic research in biology. Academically excellent candidate with technical proficiency in cytology,sequence analysis and recombinant DNA(rDNA) technology especially in cloning, designing and making gene constructs, growing and managing plants. Prior research experience in the above skill areas are preferable. This may be considered as a criteria for shortlisting if many applications are received Number of posts One Fellowship amount Rs. 42,000 + HRA as applicable Tenure of the post 1 year, extendable based on performance upto 3 years or till completion of the project whichever is earlier Age 40 Last date 20 Feb 2026 How to applyCompleted applications should be sent by email to Dr. Ravi Maruthachalam (ravi[at]iisertvm[dot]ac[dot]in), with the subject line “Application for DBT-NSF Senior Project Associate : Your Name".A candidate can apply to multiple projects and this has to be indicated in the email. No separate application is required for different projects.The application should attach a detailed resume with sufficient information of past research work, a one page statement of interest in biological research. Please include contact details (phone number, email and postal address), a photograph, scanned copies of educational/professional qualifications and reprints of papers. Applications failing to the meet minimum criteria will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.Download AdvertisementAdvertise NoPublished Date11-02-2026Last Date20-02-2026