RRI Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Raman Research Institute, Bangalore, has invited applications for up to five temporary posts of Research Assistant (RA) in a Biophysics Project in its Soft Condensed Matter Group, at a consolidated Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for 1 year (extendable to a maximum of 2 years). Candidates need M.Sc./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in any field with at least 1 year of academic research project or industrial work experience in biophysics field. Applications are online only, at https://safal2.rri.res.in, and the last date is 15 December 2026.

RRI RESEARCH ASSISTANT (RA) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About the Institute

Raman Research Institute, Bangalore, is funded by the Government of India and is described in the notice as a premier institute engaged in research in basic sciences. The posts are in the Soft Condensed Matter Group, for a Biophysics Project. More about the Institute is on www.rri.res.in.

Who Can Apply

Candidates with a background in experimental physics/engineering OR hands-on molecular and cell biology are encouraged to apply. The notice asks for motivated individuals with a good academic background, an aptitude to explore and master the functioning and use of scientific equipment, and eagerness to learn new techniques.

Essential Qualification and Experience

M.Sc./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in any field with at least 1 year of academic research project or industrial work experience in biophysics field.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 45 years, as on the last date for closing of applications. Age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories. No minimum age is printed in the notice.

Desirable

Any ONE (or more) of the following:

• Experimental work experience in a research lab involving microfluidics, optics, biophysics, optical tweezers, AFM, optical microscopy, nanodevices, or electric and electronic measurements on biological samples (any one or more of the listed techniques) will be preferred.
• Familiarity with Arduino/Raspberry Pi programming languages, LabVIEW and/or Matlab is desired.
• Building electronics and/or optics for biosensors.
• Experimental work experience in a research lab in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification and microscopy imaging. Candidates with experience with chromatin assembly, DNA-protein complex assembly, CRISPR-Cas9 work, handling RNA work will be preferred. Hands-on experience with quantitative techniques like UV-vis absorption, white-light and/or fluorescence microscopy and density gradient fractionation will be preferred.

The notice also expects the ability to work in a multidisciplinary lab environment, a detail and math oriented approach, excellent documentation skills and a quantitative approach in research. Candidates should be self-driven, motivated and have leadership skills to manage the personnel working with them. For the exact eligibility, candidates should refer to the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

A consolidated remuneration of Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA per month will be paid to the selected candidates. The position is temporary, for 1 year, and may be extended up to a maximum of 2 years, with regular evaluation. The first 6 months of appointment will be under probation.

RRI RESEARCH ASSISTANT (RA) Job Description

• RA (with Physics/engg. background) will be involved in setting up single-cell and single-molecule biophysics experiments by fabricating nano- and micro- fluidic devices for Biophysics projects in the Soft Condensed Matter group at RRI.
• RA (with biology background) will be involved in chromatin assembly as well as protein purification for single molecule biophysics experiments. Extensive hands-on experience of molecular biology techniques handling DNA and protein is a must.

How to Apply for RRI RESEARCH ASSISTANT (RA)

1. Apply only through the online portal. Link to the RRI portal for application: https://safal2.rri.res.in.
2. Fill up the online form.
3. Upload PDFs/Images of all the relevant documents named below.
4. Submit the application so that it is received by 15th December 2026. Applications received after the last date will not be considered.
5. For queries or help, write to [email protected].

Documents Named in the Notice

• Scanned colour copies of educational certificates and mark sheets.
• Curriculum Vitae, which should include title, duration, location and a 1-paragraph description for each research project done.
• Statement of purpose (500 words max), on what motivates the applicant to apply for the post and why the applicant is the appropriate choice for the opening.
• A recent passport size photograph and an image of the candidate's signature.
• References of two individuals whom the Institute could contact for referral letters.

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to appear for an online interview via Zoom or suitable other online platforms. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for test/interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of relevant qualification and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Mere fulfilling the essential and desired qualifications will not entitle an applicant to be called for interview. The interview date is not specified in the notice.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications, particularly those without a project description and/or a statement of purpose, will not be considered.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interviews.
• Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
• The Institute reserves the right to relax any of the requirements in exceptional cases.
• The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post advertised.

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