Project Assistant – Bacterial Gene Expression Project
IISER Thiruvananthapuram has advertised two contractual Project Assistant positions for an ANRF- and DBT-funded bacterial gene-expression project. One profile emphasises molecular and microbial methods; the other emphasises bioinformatics and programming. A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences is the minimum educational requirement, and applications close on 9 November 2026.
| Institution | IISER Thiruvananthapuram |
|---|---|
| Position type | Job |
| Location | IISER Thiruvananthapuram, Vithura, Kerala; not advertised as remote |
| Fellowship | INR 27,000 + HRA; payment period not stated in official HTML |
| Duration / tenure | Up to 3 years; initially 6 months, continued on satisfactory performance |
| Apply by | 9 November 2026 |
Project and distinct profiles
The project is titled “Modulation of Gene Expression by Replication-Transcription collisions in Bacteria / Cis-regulatory adaptation by replication-transcription collisions in bacteria”. For Post 01, desirable experience includes standard molecular or microbial techniques and analysis of bacterial genomic data such as WGS and RNAseq. For Post 02, desirable skills include Python, SQL and R, bacterial WGS/RNAseq/ChIP-Seq analysis and maintenance of Linux-based computer servers. The live form labels these profiles molecular biology/microbiology/bacterial genomics and bioinformatics/bacterial genomics respectively. These are two profiles in one recruitment, counted as one opportunity here.
Eligibility and age
The minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from a recognised university or institution. The notice gives age as 50 years, preferably under 35 years; these are not interchangeable limits, so both are retained. The profile-specific technical experience is listed as desirable rather than a separately stated mandatory minimum tenure. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee shortlisting, particularly where candidates with additional relevant experience are available.
Fellowship and contractual term
The official HTML lists a fellowship amount of ₹27,000 plus HRA. It does not state the payment period in that field, so this article does not convert it into a verified monthly or annual rate. The advertised tenure is three years, with an initial appointment for six months and continuation dependent on satisfactory performance. The appointment is temporary, governed by the funding-agency conditions and ends with the project. It creates no right to absorption or a regular institute appointment. Joining is tentatively expected by 15 November 2026.
How to apply
Complete the exact institution-linked application form below by 9 November 2026. The live form belongs to the School of Biology, IISER Thiruvananthapuram. It requests academic information, current position, profile choice, skill self-assessments, minimum time commitment and a motivation statement with a strict 100-word limit. Upload a CV PDF named using your first and last name; the displayed limit is one PDF up to 10 MB. It also asks about staying off campus if accommodation is temporarily unavailable. A form question about a Master’s degree does not replace the Bachelor’s minimum stated in the advertisement.
Selection and documents
Shortlisted candidates receive interview information by email. The notice says no TA or DA is payable for attending the interview. Selected candidates must provide a signed and dated application copy, a recent passport-size photograph, photocopies of relevant age, qualification and experience evidence, and originals for verification. The official page was published on 30 October 2026. It does not give a deadline time or advertise remote work; reporting and accommodation arrangements should be confirmed with the institute.
