Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate positions at NISER, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India

June 26, 2025

Designation/Position- Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate positions

National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar invites applications for Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate positions from eligible and interested candidates.

About- The National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar has been set up at Jatni, Khurda, Odisha by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India as a unique institute of its kind for pursuing undergraduate and post graduate education in the area of basic sciences combined with frontline research. Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate positions

Research/Job Area-

The research areas of faculty members can be found on the school webpages:

§ School of Biological Sciences (SBS):	https://www.niser.ac.in/sbs/
§ School of Chemical Sciences (SCS):	https://www.niser.ac.in/scs/
§ School of Computer Sciences (SCoS):	https://www.niser.ac.in/scos/
§ School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS):	https://www.niser.ac.in/sms/
§ School of Physical Sciences (SPS):	https://www.niser.ac.in/sps/

Location- Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

Eligibility/Qualification–

Post-Doctoral Fellow / Research Associate positions – PhD degree in the relevant area is essential.

Position Description–

FELLOWSHIP: As per existing rules of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Govt. of India

The positions are purely temporary and will be co-terminated with the project (RIN4001 and RIN 4002). The tenure of the appointment will be till 31^st March 2026 and shall not be extended further. The selected Post-Doctoral Fellow / Research Associate is expected to work with a specific research group in the Schools at NISER, depending on mutual research interests.

How to Apply-

Candidates should send their applications and arrange for the recommendation letters to reach the concerned faculty members of the schools. The same email should be copied (CCed) to the Chairpersons of the respective Schools as specified below, along with a carbon copy to the respective PI, as mentioned later.

• Chairperson of the School of Biological Sciences:	cpsbs@niser.ac.in
• Chairperson of the School of Chemical Sciences:	cpscs@niser.ac.in
• Chairperson of the School of Computer Sciences:	cpscps@niser.ac.in
• Chairperson of the School of Mathematical Sciences:	cpsms@niser.ac.in
• Chairperson of the School of Physical Sciences:	cpsps@niser.ac.in

The applications should have the following documents:

Two letters of reference

A cover-letter that mentions the specific research area outlined above.

A detailed academic CV, list of publications, relevant experience certificate(s), if any, and names of two academic referees with email-IDs and phone numbers.

A statement of research interests.

A duly filled-in application form (format given in page 2-3 of this advertisement), along with copies of all the Educational Certificates.