Chemistry JRF at IISER Tirupati | Candidates Apply Now
Are you looking for a Chemistry JRF opportunity at a prestigious institute? The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is inviting applications for Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I under a funded research project. This is a great opportunity for MSc Chemistry graduates seeking IISER careers and advanced research exposure in computational and machine learning-based chemistry.
About Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is one of India’s premier institutes dedicated to high-quality science education and research. Established under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, IISER Tirupati is known for cutting-edge research, especially in interdisciplinary fields like computational chemistry, materials science, and machine learning. It offers excellent IISER career opportunities for students and researchers, making it a top destination for those pursuing a Chemistry JRF or MSc Chemistry vacancy in India.
Advertisement No.: 19/2026
Recruitment for the post of “Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I” under the ANRF-funded project.
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for the promotion
of high-quality science education and research in the country.The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position purely on a contract basis:
Name of the post:
Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I
Name of the project:
Computational and machine learning investigation of interface-driven self-assembly and polymorph selection in soft colloidal systems
Funding Agency: DST- ANRF, Govt. of India
Principal Investigator: Dr. Rakesh Sharan Singh
Project Code: 30223167
Minimum qualifications
Essential: Master’s degree in Physics/Chemistry or any equivalent discipline.
Desirable:
- Prior experience with computer programming and simulation
Fellowship
I. Rs. 37,000/- + 10% HRA to Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests CSIR/UGC-NET, including lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE, or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
II. Rs. 30,000/- + 10% HRA for others who do not fall under (I) above
Age:
Not more than 30 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.
No. of posts:
One (1)
Tenure:
The initial offer will be for six months and renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Last date:
5.00 p.m. on March 30, 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send their application by email addressed to rssingh@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in, attaching the duly filled application form available below this ad. (convert into PDF) on or before the last date, i.e., March 30, 2026, by 5.00 p.m.
Please mention the name of the Post and Project Code in the subject line. No other application form will be accepted.
The tentative interview date is April 02, 2026, via online mode.
