Research Associate Position at IISER, Tirupati, India

Research Associate Position at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati, India

About Position/Job

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati, a premier autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, invites applications for the position of Research Associate-1. This role will contribute to a project focused on the Development of Retinal Organoids from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells, addressing critical research areas like neuronal metabolism, metabolism-induced stress in the central nervous system, organoid development, and retinal neuron biology. The project will be led by Vasudharani Devanathan, providing an excellent opportunity for candidates to engage in innovative, high-impact research in the fields of neurobiology and stem cell biology.

Position/Job Details

Position: Research Associate-1
Institution: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
Department: Life Sciences
Location: Tirupati, India
Number of posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Contractual
Start Date (Anticipated): As soon as possible
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary Range:
- ₹58,000/month + 9% HRA for candidates with Ph.D. degree
- ₹42,000/month + 9% HRA for candidates awaiting Ph.D. award

Discipline/Department:

Neurobiology
Stem Cell Biology
Neuroscience
Retinal Biology

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, or any relevant life science field
Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting their Ph.D. degree may apply
Proven track record of high-quality research
Familiarity with bioinformatics and single-cell genomics is desirable

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in retinal neuron biology and organoid development
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting research in retinal organic development
Collaborating on projects related to neuronal metabolism and stress in the central nervous system
Publishing research findings and presenting at conferences
Supporting the Principal Investigator in day-to-day research activities

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit your online application via the provided Google Forms link: Click on Apply
Ensure the email subject line mentions the post title and code: Research Associate-1: 13/2025.