IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (Biological Sciences) Recruitment 2026 — 1 post

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), Department of Biological Sciences, has invited applications by email for one Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) post. The research area is epigenetic regulation of lipids and protein metabolism in yeast. The fellowship is initially for 1 year, extendable by another year on satisfactory performance.

Fellowship

The fellowship is Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting the award of the degree get a reduced fellowship of Rs. 35,000 per month plus HRA until the Ph.D. degree or provisional degree is awarded, after which the full Rs. 67,000 plus HRA is restored from the date of award.

Who can apply

You need a Ph.D. in any branch of life sciences from a reputed university or institution. Ph.D. scholars who have submitted their thesis are also eligible, but the provisional or degree certificate must be submitted within 6 months from appointment, failing which the appointment stands cancelled or a decision is taken in consultation with the thesis processing authority. Experience in epigenetics, lipids and proteins metabolism in yeast is preferred. Only Indian nationals may apply.

Age — a preference, not a cut-off

The notice says: "Preference will be given to candidates below 35 years of age as on the last date of submission of application." This is worded as a preference in the notice, not a hard cut-off, and it is stated exactly that way here. Do not read it as a maximum age limit of 35 years.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification. Do not assume any fee.

Other conditions and selection

A medical insurance policy of a minimum of Rs. 1 lakh in your own name, valid throughout the fellowship, is mandatory; there is no medical reimbursement and no accommodation. Leave and OPD facility are as applicable to PG students under the PG Manual. The fellow is expected to assist in teaching course or courses besides research work. Selection is by shortlisting and interview; only shortlisted candidates will be called.

How to apply

Email the completed application form (Annexure-I, in PDF) plus your latest CV, a comprehensive list of publications, a detailed 1-year research plan of a maximum of 2 pages, and a scanned Ph.D. degree certificate or thesis submission receipt to office_bio@iiserb.ac.in, with the subject line "Application for the post of Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (Biological Sciences)", on or before 25 November 2026. Read the official advertisement PDF linked below in full before applying.