Regular Faculty Positions at IISER Mohali, India
Designation/Position- Faculty Positions at IISER Mohali
IISER Mohali, India invites applications for Faculty Positions at IISER Mohali from eligible and interested candidates.
About- IISER Mohali currently has openings for faculty members at various levels(Assistant Prof/Associate Prof/Professor) in all areas of Physics, Chemistry , Mathematics, Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences.
IISER Mohali looking for extremely motivated scientists with a high-profile research agenda and a flair for teaching (especially at the undergraduate level).
Research/Job Area-
The advertised positions cover a broad range of research areas:
- Earth & Environmental Sciences: Rare Earth & Critical Minerals; Structural Geology; Environmental Impact & Risk Assessment; Solid Waste Management; Life Cycle Assessment.
- Biological Sciences: Plant Ecology; Synthetic Biology; Translational Research in Disease Biology; Metabolic Engineering.
- Mathematical Sciences: Applied Probability Theory, Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Partial Differential Equations and Applications.
- Humanities & Social Sciences: History/Sociology/Philosophy of Science; Science, Technology & Society Studies; Economics/Development/Policy Studies; Indian Art & Aesthetics/Indian Philosophy.
- Chemical Sciences: Synthetic Organic Chemistry/Total Synthesis of Natural Products; Analytical Chemistry; Materials Chemistry.
- Physical Sciences: Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Physics, Photonics, Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics, Ultrafast Science, Nuclear & Particle Physics, Astrophysics/Astronomy/Cosmology/Gravity, and Interdisciplinary Physics.
- Science Education
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
Location- IISER Mohali
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Eligibility/Qualification–
Candidates must generally have:
- A Ph.D. in an appropriate/relevant discipline.
- First class or equivalent in the preceding degree.
- A very good academic record throughout.
- At least three years of industrial, research, or teaching experience, excluding experience acquired while pursuing the Ph.D.
- Applicants must be Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
- Additional research qualifications, publication records, postdoctoral experience, and subject-specific expertise vary by research area.
For example, the Earth & Environmental Sciences positions may require Q1 publications and specific expertise, while Data Science and AI positions emphasize strong research records and expertise in areas such as machine learning, AI, data mining, optimization, scientific computing, NLP, computer vision, and related fields.
Job Position Description–
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited applications for 21 Assistant Professor positions through direct recruitment. Positions are available across Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science Education, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
The institute is seeking highly motivated researchers with strong research programmes and teaching interests, particularly at the undergraduate level.
Summary Table
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali |
| Advertisement No. | IISER M/F/(01)/Regular/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Position | Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 21 |
| Location | Sector-81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar Mohali, Punjab – 140306, India |
| Departments/Areas | Earth & Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Science Education, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence |
| Basic Qualification | Ph.D. with first class/equivalent in preceding degree |
| Experience | At least 3 years of industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
Designation: Assistant Professor
Selected Assistant Professors will be expected to:
- Establish and develop an independent research programme.
- Conduct high-quality research and publish results in reputed peer-reviewed journals/conferences.
- Develop research collaborations and pursue externally funded research opportunities where appropriate.
- Contribute effectively to the Institute’s teaching and research activities.
- Design and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses relevant to their specialization.
- Participate in interdisciplinary research and academic activities at IISER Mohali.
- Contribute to the Institute’s research-intensive academic environment.
The advertisement specifically emphasizes candidates with a strong research agenda and an interest in teaching, particularly at the undergraduate level.
How to Apply-
Applications must be submitted online only. Candidates are required to upload all supporting certificates and documents with the prescribed online application. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.
Candidates should ensure that all qualifications and experience relevant to the position are fully mentioned in the online application and supported by appropriate documents.
Official recruitment application:
Apply Online – IISER Mohali Recruitment Portal
