IAV Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Institute of Advanced Virology; Kerala; On-site; INR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Advanced Virology invites applications for two temporary Project Associate-I vacancies. The selected candidates will work on funded research projects under the supervision of the PI and will be paid a consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month.

Eligibility requires a Master's degree with at least 60% marks in Virology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Biochemistry. Age limit 32 years; last date 16 November 2026; join within 15 days of appointment order.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (with at least 60% marks) in Virology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Biochemistry from a recognised University/Institute.
• Desirable experience in molecular biology, cell culture techniques and mouse handling.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture techniques

Mouse handling

Education

Master's degree with 60% marks in Virology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry

Job description

COMPANY NAME Institute of Advanced Virology

The Institute of Advanced Virology has 02 temporary Project Associate-I vacancies, paying Rs. 25,000/- a month on a consolidated basis. Candidates need a Master's degree or equivalent, with at least 60% marks, in Virology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Biochemistry. Applications are accepted through an online form until 05.00 PM on 16 November 2026.

IAV Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Advertisement number IAV/405/R&D/2026

Post Project Associate-I

Total vacancies 02

Notification date 30.10.2026

Last date 16.11.2026, 05.00 PM

About IAV

The flagship research programs of the Institute of Advanced Virology address the need to build indigenous capacity in molecular diagnosis, therapy and prevention to combat emerging viral diseases. The institute's work also covers the development of monoclonal and therapeutic antibodies, advanced diagnostics and antivirals against medically important viruses.

Post or Discipline

Pay

Project Associate-I 02 Rs. 25,000/- per month (consolidated)

The institute is seeking candidates for these two flagship projects:

IAV/405/R&D/2026/FLSP-II-001/AL Comparative evaluation of the immune responses and protective efficacy induced by bivalent DNA vaccine candidate across different platforms

IAV/405/R&D/2026/FLSP-III-001/ARS Development and Validation of Aptamer-Based Assays and Indigenous Multiplex Diagnostic Platforms for Respiratory and Tropical Infectious Diseases

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IAV Project Associate-I Eligibility 2026

Age limit: 32 years as on 1 November 2026.

Minimum essential qualification: Master's degree (with minimum 60% marks) or equivalent degree in Virology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry from a recognised University/Institute.

Desirable experience: Research experience in the field of molecular biology, cell culture techniques, and mouse handling.

• All educational qualification certificates shall be from a recognized Board/University/Institute.
• Experience is counted from the date of acquiring the prescribed minimum essential educational qualification.
• Where grading other than percentage is used, the CGPA/Grade to % conversion formula issued by the competent authority for the degree awarding institution has to be submitted with the application, unless the certificate or mark sheet already provides it.

Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Application Fee

The application fee is Rs. 200 + GST, and the amount to be paid through SBI Collect is Rs.236/-.

Event

Date

Notification date 30.10.2026

Last date for online application 16.11.2026, 05.00 PM

Selection Process

• Screening: only candidates who fulfil all the essential qualifications and qualify the screening by a duly constituted screening committee will be short-listed.
• Selection: short-listed candidates will be selected through a process comprising a written test and/or interview.

Service Conditions

• The position is purely temporary, and the appointment is initially for one year and coterminous with the project.
• Extension beyond one year depends on obtaining the prescribed grading in the yearly progress evaluation by the Program Monitoring Committee (PMC).
• The evaluation will be strictly based on achievements against the milestones set at the beginning of the program. If progress is not satisfactory, no further extension will be granted.
• Selection does not entitle the candidate to any claim for future positions at IAV, permanent or otherwise.
• The selected candidate will be required to work at any of the collaborating institutions as per the directions of the PI.
• Selected candidates are required to join within 15 days from the date of the appointment order.

Amendments to the notification, if any, and the results will be published on the institute's website, so applicants should check it regularly. Canvassing in any form is not permitted, and interim enquiries will not be entertained. The Director, IAV reserves the right to decide the number of positions to be filled and any matter related to the selection procedure, including cancelling the selection process if circumstances demand so.

Official Website Official website of Institute of Advanced Virology

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IAV Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Can I apply if my degree shows CGPA instead of percentage?

Yes, provided you meet the 60% requirement. If your certificate or mark sheet does not already give the conversion formula, you have to submit the formula issued by the competent authority with your application.

Q2. Which subjects qualify for the Project Associate-I post?

The Master's degree or equivalent must be in Virology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Biochemistry.

Q3. Is research experience compulsory?

No. Research experience in molecular biology, cell culture techniques and mouse handling is listed as desirable, not as an essential requirement.

Q4. Where will the selected candidates work?

They may be required to work at any of the collaborating institutions, as directed by the PI.

Q5. Will the appointment continue after one year?

It can be extended only if the candidate obtains the prescribed grading in the yearly PMC progress evaluation. The appointment also remains coterminous with the project.

Q6. How will candidates hear from the institute?

All correspondence on this appointment will be through e-mail only.

Q7. How soon must a selected candidate join?

Selected candidates must join within 15 days from the date of the appointment order.

Q8. Does this position lead to a permanent job at IAV?

No. The position is purely temporary, and selection gives no claim to any future position at the institute.

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