Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) in IISER Bhopal, MP, India
Designation/Position- Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, MP, India invites application for Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) from eligible and interested candidates
About- IISER Bhopal, an Institute of National importance, established by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India for fostering science education and research in frontier areas, invites applications for the vacant faculty positions in various departments in the specified areas only. Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF)
Research/Job Area-Life Sciences or its allied subjects or Chemistry
Location- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, MP, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
Eligibility criteria: PhD in Life Sciences or its allied subjects or Chemistry; Experience of work in ex vivo and in vivo model of Immunology, Antimicrobial Resistance, Host pathogen Interactions etc. or any relevant area from a recognized university or research institution.
The candidates with experience in following area will be given priority: Prior experience of work in Mycobacterium and other bacterial pathogens; Animal handling; ex vivo and in vivo infection models; In silico study mainly Docking and simulations of drugs with different targets.
Ph.D. scholars who have submitted their Thesis are also eligible to apply. However, the scholar must submit the provisional/degree certificate within six months from the date of appointment. If not submitted within the time limit, the appointment will stand cancelled, or a decision will be taken in consultation with the thesis processing authority.
Candidates who have completed their Ph.D. from IISER Bhopal are not allowed to apply for these IPDF positions.
Age limit: Preference will be given to candidates below 35 years of age as on the last date of submission of application.
Job/Position Description-
Online applications are invited from Indian Nationals in the prescribed format (Annexure I) as per the details mentioned hereunder:
Name of the Post: Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF)
Research Area: The study on Novel molecules that have anti-mycobacterial and immunomodulatory effects for development of drug molecules against Tuberculosis. Vivid experience in Immunological work is needed. Knowledge in single cell sequencing analysis is also desirable.
No. of Vacancy: One
Tenure: Initially for one year with the possibility of extension for another year based on the satisfactory performance.
Fellowship: Rs. 67,000/- per month + House Rent Allowance (as per Institute rules). However, the candidates who have submitted thesis and the award of PhD Degree / provisional degree is awaited, they will be paid reduced fellowship of Rs. 35,000/- per month plus HRA. On submission of PhD degree, full fellowship ofRs. 67,000/- plus I-IRA shall be restored effective from the date of award of PhD degree / provisional degree.
Duties: Besides research work, the selected IPDF is expected to assist in teaching course(s), in accordance with the requirements of the Department.
How to Apply-
To apply, please submit the following documents via email to office bio@iiserb.ac.in on or before April 30, 2026 duly mentioning the subject line as “Application for the post of Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (Bio)”:
- The completed application form (in PDF format).
- Your latest Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A comprehensive list of publications.
- A detailed research plan for one year (maximum two pages).
Last Date for Apply– 30 April 2026
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