IISER Pune Recruitment 2026: Applications Invited for Research Associate-II Position Under DBT-Funded Project

IISER Pune Recruitment 2026: Applications Invited for Research Associate-II Position Under DBT-Funded Project

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, a premier institute of teaching and research established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited applications from Indian nationals for the post of Research Associate-II on a purely temporary and contractual basis under a Department of Biotechnology (DBT)-funded research project.

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity in the field of plant molecular biology and biotechnology.

Organization Details

Project Details

Project Title:
Exploring a high-throughput combinatorial approach using heterologous promoters and endogenous signal peptides to enhance commercially important protein production in moss (Physcomitrium patens).

The project focuses on developing advanced molecular approaches for improving commercially significant protein production using moss-based biotechnology platforms.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, or related disciplines

• Minimum one year of relevant research experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having:

• Relevant research experience in the related field, particularly in:

  • Recombinant DNA techniques

  • Molecular biology

  • Protein purification studies

  • BP-LR based cloning techniques

• Strong experimental and analytical skills in plant biotechnology and molecular biology research.

Roles and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct research related to recombinant protein production in Physcomitrium patens.

• Design and execute molecular biology and cloning experiments.

• Perform protein expression and purification studies.

• Analyse experimental data and contribute to scientific publications.

• Collaborate with the project team and assist in achieving project objectives and deliverables.

Why Apply?

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at one of India's premier research institutions and contribute to cutting-edge research in plant biotechnology, molecular biology, and recombinant protein production. The selected candidate will gain exposure to advanced experimental techniques and work in a highly collaborative research environment.

Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to refer to the official notification and apply as per the prescribed procedure by IISER Pune.

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