Research Jobs: JRF, SRF, Research Assistant and Research Associate Positions
Find current research jobs including JRF, SRF, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Project Associate, Project Scientist and other project-funded research roles. CareerAidHub organizes opportunities by role, discipline and career stage and directs applicants to official recruitment sources for final verification.
Research Jobs at a Glance
Use this permanent hub to explore research-linked positions in universities, laboratories, research centres, funded projects and innovation organisations.
| Opportunity Type | JRF, SRF, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Project Associate, Project Scientist, Technical Assistant and project-funded research roles. |
|---|---|
| Common Fields | Science, engineering, life sciences, health sciences, chemistry, physics, environment, AI, data science, biotechnology and social sciences. |
| Useful For | Master’s graduates, PhD scholars, PhD holders, early-career researchers, project staff and laboratory professionals. |
| Source Standard | Final eligibility, deadline, salary/fellowship and application instructions should be confirmed from the recruiting institution’s official notice. |
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JRF and SRF Positions
Project-funded research training roles commonly used before or during doctoral research.
Research Assistant and Associate Roles
Research appointments involving laboratory work, analysis, fieldwork, project delivery or research coordination.
Project Scientist Roles
Advanced project-based appointments for researchers with relevant postgraduate, doctoral or specialist experience.
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Current Verified Research Roles
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RIKEN Research Engineer Fellow 2027
Current FY2027 call for paid research-engineering fellows working across AI, computational science, data and research technology.
RIKEN Networking Research & Postdoc Positions
Open-until-filled research scientist, postdoc, research associate and technical roles in networking, distributed systems and cloud research.
RIKEN Quantum Information Research Scientist/Postdoc
Open-until-filled research scientist/postdoc recruitment in mathematical and theoretical quantum information.
RIKEN Biophenomena Research Scientist/Postdoc
Open-until-filled laboratory recruitment spanning molecular biology, structural analysis, sequencing and computational discovery.
Research Jobs by Discipline
Science and Technology
Chemistry, physics, mathematics, materials science, nanoscience and interdisciplinary research.
Engineering and Energy
Mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, environmental, energy and advanced manufacturing projects.
Life Sciences and Health
Biotechnology, biomedical science, pharmacy, public health, molecular biology and clinical research.
AI, Data Science and Computing
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, robotics and computational research.
Environment and Sustainability
Climate science, water research, environmental engineering, circular economy and sustainability.
Social Sciences and Policy
Policy, education, economics, law, humanities and interdisciplinary social research.
Research Jobs by Region
Documents Usually Required for Research Job Applications
Core Documents
- Academic or research CV
- Cover letter or application letter
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Research experience details
- Publication list, where relevant
- Technical or laboratory skills summary
Additional Documents
- Reference details or recommendation letters
- Project experience certificates
- Research-interest statement, where required
- NET, GATE, CSIR, UGC or equivalent proof, where applicable
- Portfolio, code, patents or technical reports, where relevant
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Research Associate Archive
Browse research-associate and related project research roles.
United States Research Opportunities
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United Kingdom Research Opportunities
Browse UK research and higher-education opportunities.
Germany Research Opportunities
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Related Academic and Research Opportunity Hubs
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral positions and competitive research fellowships.
Scientist Jobs
Scientist, project scientist and R&D recruitment.
Faculty Positions
Academic teaching and research appointments.
PhD Opportunities
Doctoral admissions, funded positions and fellowships.
Scholarships
Scholarships, fellowships and education funding.
Fully Funded PhD Positions
Funded doctoral positions, studentships and scholarships.
Research Grants & Funding
Current research grants, fellowships, project funding and investigator-led funding calls.
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CareerAidHub covers JRF, SRF, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Project Associate, Project Scientist and related research positions.
Who can apply for research jobs?
Eligibility varies by role and may include master’s graduates, PhD scholars, PhD holders and candidates with relevant technical or research experience.
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