Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) is an autonomous institution under Department of Science & Technology; Government of Kerala focuses on cutting- edge research initiatives in the field of Virology. IAV envisions to function through the eight departments in specific areas of Virology and in order to strengthen the research activities, we seek extremely dynamic and committed scientists for appointment to the following position on direct recruitment basis:

Name of the position Scientist C
Upper Age limit 37 years
Department Virus Applications
Payscale Level 11 (67,700-2,08,700)
Number of vacancies 1 (One)
Essential Qualifications
  • Three-year Master’s degree in Medical/Dental Sciences(MD/DNB/MDS); or PhD in Life Sciences.
  • First-author original research publication/s, other than systematic reviews, in virology or allied subject areas in Pubmed/SCI indexed peer-reviewed journals of repute.
Essential Experience 3 years research experience in virology or allied subject areas in reputed national or international research organizations after obtaining the qualifying degree prescribed for the position.
Desirable qualifications
  • Corresponding author research publication/s in virology orallied subject areas.
  • Experience as independent Principal Investigator in externally funded projects (ongoing/completed)

Last date of submission of application: October 16, 2023; 5.00 p.m.(Last date extended till 31/10/2023;1700hrs)