Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
IISER Pune Chemistry Research Associate Recruitment 2026
- IISER Pune
- Contractual
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Email application
Application deadline
9 October 2026
ClosedEmail application deadline
Posted 29 September 2026
Email application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in Chemistry from a recognized university or…
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Pay
- ₹47,000/month
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Employment
- Contractual
- Apply mode
- Email application
- Reference
- 78/2026
Overview
IISER Pune invites Indian nationals to apply for one Research Associate position requiring a Ph.D. in Chemistry, with a three-month temporary contractual appointment.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
Pune · Contractual
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Experience
- Hands-on experience in organic synthesis, catalysis and flow chemistry is preferred. No minimum experience duration is stated. The general conditions permit experience relaxation based on applications received with prior competent authority approval.
Eligibility
Mandatory Eligibility
Qualifications and age are assessed as on 9 October 2026.
Education
Ph.D. in Chemistry from a recognized university or institution The educational qualification must be satisfied as on the last application date.
Other
Indian national Applications are invited from Indian nationals.
Preferred Research Experience
Hands-on experience is preferred; no minimum duration is prescribed.
Hands-on experience in organic synthesis, catalysis and flow chemistry Applicants should mention all relevant experience. No minimum number of months or years is stated.(Preferred)
Salary & benefits
₹47,000
per month
Consolidated monthly emoluments for the three-month appointment; HRA is additional.
30% House Rent Allowance in addition to the stated monthly base emoluments.
Selection process
- 1
Document verification
Relevant certificate and testimonial photocopies supporting age, qualifications and experience, and a recent passport-size colour photograph, will be collected and verified at an appropriate stage.
- 2
Screening and shortlisting
Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Based on Screening Committee recommendations, the Project Investigator may restrict interview calls to a reasonable number, considering relevant qualifications and experience above the minimum.
- 3
Interview
The shortlist, selection date, time and details will be posted below the advertisement on the institute website. Candidates will be informed by email only. No TA/DA is admissible for attending.
Important dates
Application deadline
9 Oct 2026
Applications closed
Other important dates
- Advertisement date29 September 2026
- Interview date to be announcedTo be notified
- Eligibility cutoff for age, qualifications and experience9 October 2026
Application fee
The notification does not state an application fee.
How to apply
- 1
Download form
Obtain the prescribed application format available as Apply Now below the advertisement on the institute website. Convert the completed application to PDF.
- 2
Email application
Email the prescribed PDF application on or before 9 October 2026. Mention Research Associate and Advt. No.78/2026 in the subject line.
Email: chem_app@iiserpune.ac.in
chem_app@iiserpune.ac.in
Email application
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
Screening and shortlisting followed by interview. The shortlist, selection date, time and other details will be posted below the advertisement on the institute website. Candidates will be informed by email only. Relevant documents will be collected and verified at an appropriate stage.
Eligibility notes
Applications are invited from Indian nationals with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from a recognized university or institution. Age, qualifications and experience are assessed as on 9 October 2026. The maximum age is 35 years. Age relaxation commensurate with qualifications and/or experience may be considered for applicants with qualifications and experience higher than advertised, with prior competent authority approval. Hands-on experience in organic synthesis, catalysis and flow chemistry is preferred.
Application instructions
Use the prescribed application format available as Apply Now below the advertisement, convert the completed application to PDF and email it to chem_app@iiserpune.ac.in on or before 9 October 2026. Use Research Associate and Advt. No.78/2026 in the email subject line. Mention all relevant educational qualifications and experience and check the institute website regularly for updates.
Important notes
The appointment is purely temporary and contractual for three months. It terminates automatically without notice or compensation on project termination and confers no claim to appointment or absorption in IISER Pune or the funding agency. Vacancy numbers may vary. Waitlisted candidates may be offered the post if a selected candidate does not join or resigns. No interview TA/DA is payable.
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