IISER Thiruvananthapuram Announces JRF Vacancy for Chemistry Research Jobs
Looking for a JRF Vacancy at a premier research institute? IISER Thiruvananthapuram has announced a Junior Research Fellowship under an ANRF-funded project in computational drug discovery. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking Chemistry Research Jobs while working on innovative research related to multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections. Selected candidates will contribute to interdisciplinary research and gain valuable experience in advanced computational and medicinal chemistry.
About the Institute:
IISER Thiruvananthapuram is a premier autonomous institute established by the Government of India to promote excellence in science education and research. The institute is recognized for its interdisciplinary research programs, world-class faculty, and state-of-the-art research facilities. Through this JRF Vacancy, candidates interested in Chemistry Research Jobs can contribute to nationally funded research projects while developing advanced scientific and computational research skills.
Job Details:
- Name of Post: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Name of Project: Structure-Based Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of LptA–LptC Lipopolysaccharide Transporter Interface Inhibitors for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Infections.
- Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
- Number of Posts: 1
- Fellowship Amount: ₹37,000 per month plus HRA, as per applicable rules.
- Tenure of the Post: 2 Years (The position may be extended for one additional year, subject to satisfactory performance.)
- Age: Upper age limit is 30 years on the last date of application, with age relaxation as per the Government. Rules.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Chemistry (BSMS/M.Sc,/MS etc), Biology (BSMS/M.Sc,/MS etc ), Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm / PharmD etc), or any relevant discipline, with a valid NET/GATE or equivalent national-level qualification.
Preference:
- Research experience in computational drug discovery like molecular docking, Virtual screening, pharmacophore modelling, QSAR etc.
Last Date: 20.07.2026
How to Apply:
- The following documents should be merged into a single PDF and sent to ayan.mukherjee@iisertvm.ac.in
- Email subject: “Your name_JRF_ANRF_Position”
- Name of the PDF file: “your name_JRF_ANRF”
- Recent CV
- Statement of purpose (not more than ½ page)
- Bachelor’s and Master’s / relevant certificates with marks
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email regarding the interview date, time, and venue.
- Depending on the candidate’s preference, the interview may be conducted either online or in person.
- A printed copy of the application form sent by email, signed and dated by the applicant, along with a recent passport-size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience, etc., will be collected at the time of the interview.
General Information:
- Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.
- The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in the Funding Agency or in IISER Thiruvanathapuram.
- Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency, particularly applicable to the said project.
- The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
- The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum, and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for an interview. Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader/ Principal Investigator may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
- Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
This JRF Vacancy at IISER Thiruvananthapuram offers an outstanding opportunity for candidates interested in Chemistry Research Jobs and computational drug discovery. Working on an ANRF-funded project provides valuable research exposure, advanced technical training, and the opportunity to contribute to addressing multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline and begin a rewarding research career at one of India’s leading scientific institutions.
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