Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, a premier Government of India institute for science education and research, has opened recruitment for the Project Scientist-1 post, with a single vacancy on offer. The position is part of a Ministry of Non-Renewable Energy funded project on AI-based smart sensors for detecting hydrogen leaks in storage and distribution structures, and it is a contract role based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
IISER Thiruvananthapuram Project Scientist Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026
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Last Date
18 Nov
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Last date 18 Nov 2026 · 31 days left
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About IISER Thiruvananthapuram Project Scientist Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram
- Post Name
- Project Scientist-1
- Job Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 33 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 58,000 per month + HRA
- Tenure
- 1 year extendable to 0.5 year on satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Scientist-1
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist-1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Scientist-1
Doctoral degree in Physics. Candidates with thesis submitted can also apply. Specialisation should be on condensed matter physics.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist-1 | Doctoral degree in Physics. Candidates with thesis submitted can also apply. Specialisation should be on condensed matter physics. |
Age Limit
Maximum 33 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
A Selection Committee shortlists candidates on qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed, if a large number of applications is received.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed by email; no travelling allowance or dearness allowance is paid for attending.
Salary Structure
Rs. 58,000 per month + HRA
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a detailed CV
- 2Email the CV to Dr. Deepshikha Jaiswal-Nagar at [email protected]
- 3Write the subject line exactly as "Application for Project Scientist-I: your name"
- 4If shortlisted for the interview, submit a printed copy of the application form signed and dated, a recent passport size photograph, one photocopy each of certificates for age, qualification and experience, and the originals of all certificates for verification
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Printed copy of the application form signed and dated
•Recent passport size photograph
•Photocopies of certificates for age
•Qualification and experience
•Originals of all certificates for verification
Important Details
- Appointment is purely temporary and terminates automatically on closure of the research project, without further notice or compensation.
- Selected candidates must join duty at the earliest on receipt of the offer letter.
- No travelling allowance or dearness allowance is paid for appearing in the interview.
- The appointed candidate has no right to claim appointment or absorption into the job supported by the funding agency or IISER Thiruvananthapuram, during or after the project.
Project Details
Project: AI-based smart sensors for rapid and real-time detection of ppm level H2 leaks in hydrogen storage and distribution structures. Funding agency: Ministry of Non-Renuable Energy (MNRE).
Desirable Qualifications
- Prior experience in depositing thin films using high vacuum deposition systems and gas sensing
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who have submitted their thesis but not yet been awarded the degree apply?
Yes. The notice allows candidates with a thesis submitted to apply, provided the doctoral degree is in Physics with specialisation in condensed matter physics.
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