IISER Kolkata Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026

IISER Kolkata Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata), Department of Mathematics and Statistics, has invited applications for 1 post of Senior Project Associate (temporary) under the ANRF-funded project "Cut Locus: Geometric and Homotopical Aspects", coordinated by Prof. Somnath Basu. Applications must reach by email by 19 November 2026.

A note on the post name

The notice is headed "Research Associate Position", but the post it actually lists in the vacancy line is Senior Project Associate. This post carries the post as printed in the vacancy line.

Pay and duration

Pay is Rs. 57,000 per month plus 30 percent HRA, which works out to Rs. 74,100 per month in total. The appointment is for 12 months, contingent on adequate performance, and the fellowship is terminable with 30 days' notice if performance is unsatisfactory. The decision of the selection committee is final.

Who can apply

Candidates must have a defended thesis in Mathematics, or a four-year bachelor's degree in Mathematics with four years' experience in research and development in academic institutions, or a master's degree in Mathematics with two years' experience in research and development in academic institutions. Preference is given to research experience in differential topology, differential geometry and algebraic topology.

Fee

There is no application fee — the notice states the fee is Nil, so no fee is payable by any category.

How to apply and selection

Apply by email to somnath.basu@iiserkol.ac.in with a research statement of at most two pages, a CV and a list of publications, by 19 November 2026. Two letters of reference must be sent directly to the same address within the deadline. Shortlisted candidates will appear for an online interview on 24 November 2026 — a 10-minute research presentation followed by questions and answers — and the meeting link will be shared by 23 November 2026.