Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, an Autonomous Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, invites eligible candidates for a Walk-in-Interview for the position of Project Assistant under the Bioacoustics Workshop project.
Job Details
| Attribute | Information |
| Hiring Institution | IISER Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh |
| Advt. No. | 66/2026 |
| Open Position | Project Assistant |
| No. of Posts | 01 Position |
| Project Title | Bioacoustics Workshop Project |
| Project Code | 30524181 |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Robin V. Vijayan |
| Monthly Fellowship | ₹20,000/- p.m. + 9% HRA |
| Tenure | 6 Months (Renewable based on performance; co-terminus with project) |
| Upper Age Limit | Maximum 50 years (as on closing date) |
| Walk-in-Interview Date | September 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM |
About Institution
IISER Tirupati is a premier autonomous research and education institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It focuses on advancing high-quality basic and interdisciplinary scientific research across multiple disciplines.
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Job Description
The Project Assistant will work on a research project combining Bioacoustics and LiDAR technologies to monitor biodiversity, assess forest and wildlife habitats, and support ecological conservation. Responsibilities also include creating ecological datasets and preparing training materials for workshops.
Requirements & Required Qualifications
1. Essential Qualification
- Graduate degree / B.Sc. from a recognized university.
2. Desirable Criteria
- At least 50% marks or equivalent grade in B.Sc.
- At least 1 year of field experience, preferably in ecological or wildlife research.
- Experience in field data collection, ecological monitoring, and bird song/call recording.
- Practical knowledge of bioacoustics analysis software such as Raven Pro.
- Familiarity with the collection, processing, or usage of LiDAR data.
- Valid 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler driving license with driving experience.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Biodiversity & Field Monitoring: Collect acoustic and spatial data in field locations for biodiversity assessment.
- Data Analysis: Process audio recordings using Raven Pro and assist in analyzing LiDAR spatial datasets.
- Workshop Logistics & Dataset Curation: Build structured training datasets and assist in organizing technical workshops.
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Skills You’ll Gain
| Category | Specific Tools & Competencies Mastered |
| Bioacoustics Analysis | Raven Pro, Spectrogram Visualization, Audio Data Annotation. |
| Remote Sensing / Spatial Data | LiDAR Data Handling, Habitat Mapping Basics. |
| Ecological Research Operations | Field Survey Execution, Biodiversity Dataset Curation, Workshop Logistics. |
Application Procedure & Selection Process
Walk-in-Interview Details
- Date & Time: September 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
- Venue: Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati, Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli, Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati – 517619, Andhra Pradesh.
Instructions for Applicants
- Download and complete the application form in the prescribed format available on the official IISER Tirupati website.
- Bring recent passport-size photographs and self-attested photocopies (along with original documents) verifying age, qualifications, and experience.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection interview.
- Official Website Link:IISER Tirupati Job Portal
Frequently Asked Interview Questions (With Answers & Solution Guidelines)
Bioacoustics Software (Raven Pro)
- Question:“What key acoustic parameters in Raven Pro do you measure to document avian calls?”
- Answer & Solution Context: Detail measuring time-domain and frequency-domain metrics: Low Frequency (Hz), High Frequency (Hz), Peak Frequency (where maximum energy resides), Call Duration (s), and Delta Time. Explain that creating precise selection borders around spectrogram elements ensures clean metrics for species identification.
LiDAR Applications in Habitat Assessment
- Question:“How does LiDAR data complement bioacoustic surveys in ecological studies?”
- Answer & Solution Context: Explain that bioacoustics identifies species presence, activity timing, and acoustic diversity, whereas Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) provides 3D structural data on canopy height, foliage density, and vegetation layering. Combining both allows researchers to correlate species distribution directly with structural habitat complexity.