Recruitment: Project Research Scientist – 1 (Non-Medical) at IISER Mohali

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali is seeking a highly motivated Project Research Scientist to join Prof. Samrat Mukhopadhyay’s lab. This role is part of an externally funded ICMR project focusing on the cutting-edge area of protein phase separation in cancer research.

Project Overview

Project Title: Phase Separation of Fusion Oncoproteins
Lab: Prof. Samrat Mukhopadhyay’s Lab
Focus Area: Investigating how fusion oncoproteins undergo liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and its role in disease.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

M.Sc. / M.S. or an equivalent degree in Biological Sciences or Allied Sciences.

2. Required Technical Experience

Candidates must have demonstrated hands-on experience in:

Molecular Biology: Cloning and genetic manipulation.
Protein Engineering: Recombinant protein expression and purification.
Biophysical Characterization: Using techniques to study protein structure and behavior.
Advanced Imaging: Confocal microscopy and phase separation assays.

3. Mandatory Research Output

The candidate must have at least one first-author or joint-first-author publication in a reputed biology journal.

4. Preferred Skills

Experience with Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs).
Specific expertise in phase separation assays.

Job Details & Remuneration

Position: Project Research Scientist – 1 (Non-Medical)
Monthly Salary: Rs. 56,000/-
Duration: Two years or until the project concludes (whichever is earlier).
Location: IISER Mohali, Punjab.

How to Apply

Step	Action
Prepare	Update your CV as a single PDF.
Submit	Email your CV to mukhopadhyay@iisermohali.ac.in.
Deadline	April 24, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Selection Note: Shortlisting will be based on the quality of the CV and publication record. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview.