Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, a premier institute of national importance dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences, has invited applications for the post of Research Associate under Advt. No. 78/2026. A single vacancy is on offer on a purely temporary and contractual basis under a Science and Engineering Research Board funded project on continuous flow domino borrowing alkylation strategy towards heterocycles and alkaloids, a chemistry research role involving innovative chemical synthesis using catalysis in flow chemistry.
IISER Pune Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 202678/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
09 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 09 Oct 2026
- Notification29 Sept
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- Applications Closed09 Oct
About IISER Pune Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
- Advertisement No.
- 78/2026
- Post Name
- Research Associate
- Job Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Institute invites applications from Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 47,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance per month
- Tenure
- 3 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate
Ph.D. in Chemistry. Candidates having hands-on experience on Organic synthesis, Catalysis and Flow chemistry will be preferred.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | Ph.D. in Chemistry. Candidates having hands-on experience on Organic synthesis, Catalysis and Flow chemistry will be preferred. |
Age Limit
Not more than 35 years as on the last date of application
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualification/s and/or experience/s of the applicant may be considered for applicants having qualification and experience higher than the advertised, with the prior approval of the competent authority.
Selection Process
- 1Screening Committee Review
Applications are screened by a Screening Committee, which may restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable limit.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for interview; the list with date, time and other details is put up on the institute website and candidates are informed by email only.
Salary Structure
Rs. 47,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance per month
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format available as Apply Now below the advertisement and fill it in completely.
- 2Prepare the application with complete bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 3Convert the filled application into PDF format.
- 4Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport size colour photograph.
- 5Email the application to [email protected] on or before 09.10.2026.
- 6Mention "Research Associate and Advt. No.78/2026" in the subject line of the email.
- 7Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age
•Educational qualifications and experience
•Recent passport size colour photograph
Important Details
- The appointment is purely temporary and contractual and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the project.
- The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment or absorption in the funding agency or in IISER Pune, and the appointment is governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency applicable to the project.
- No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
- The number of posts may vary depending upon the requirements during the selection process.
Project Details
The post is under the SERB-funded project "Studies on Continuous Flow Domino Borrowing Alkylation Strategy towards Heterocycles and Alkaloids" (Project Code: 31823685). The job requires carrying out innovative chemical synthesis using homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in flow chemistry.
Shortlisting of Candidates
The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of them does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Where the number of applications is large, the Project Investigator may, based on the Screening Committee's recommendations, restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable limit considering qualifications and experience above the minimum prescribed.
Waitlist
If a selected candidate does not join or resigns after joining the post, waitlisted candidates may be offered the position.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Research Associate post permanent?
No. The appointment is purely temporary and contractual for a period of 3 months and terminates automatically with the project, with no claim of absorption in IISER Pune or the funding agency.
Is any TA/DA paid for attending the interview?
No, no TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
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