Post-doctoral Research Associate Position in IISER Pune, Maharashtra, India
Designation/Position- Post-doctoral Research Associate
IISER Pune, Maharashtra, India invites application for Post-doctoral Research Associate Position in IISER from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country.
Institute invites applications from Indian nationals having an excellent academic record and relevant work experience for the following position purely on a temporary and contractual basis under the funded project.
Research/Job Area- Chemistry or related areas
Location- IISER Pune, Maharashtra, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
| Minimum Educational Qualification & | Ph.D. in Chemistry or related areas. Candidates who have submitted thesis may also apply. |
| Eligibility Criteria | Applicants should meet the following eligibility criteria: A woman with a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related areas from a recognized institution. Demonstrate an excellent academic and research record in the field of Organic/Medicinal Chemistry with evidence of research accomplishments and potential for independent research and leadership. Candidate must belong to a family with a gross annual income not exceeding ₹15 lakh. Any modification to the income threshold, if mutually agreed upon by the sponsoring organization and the Institute, shall be applicable. |
| Preference | Candidates having hands-on research experience and exposure in the field of organic synthetic transformations and experience in diazo carbonyl compounds / visible light catalysis / Metal catalysis will be preferred. |
| Upper age limit as on last date of application | Not more than 35 years. |
Job/Position Description-
| Name of the Post | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
| No. of posts | 01 (One) (Specifically, for “Woman Ph.D. Scholar”) |
| Title of the Project | “Photoinduced Generation of Carbenes and Radicals to Access Potential Bioactive Organic Compounds” |
| Funding Agency | Private Agency |
| Tenure of the appointment | Upto 31.03.2027 extendable for further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project. |
| Consolidated emoluments per month | Rs. 72,000/- *Senior Research Fellow (SRF): 53,340/- *For Candidates who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. in the relevant areas but not completed the defence |
How to Apply-
Interested candidates should send the application by email in the prescribed format available as Apply Now below the advertisement (convert into PDF Format) addressed to chem_app@iiserpune.ac.in on or before 23.07.2026.Please mention “Name of the Post and Advt. No.52/2026” in the subject line of the email.
