IISER Berhampur Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur (IISER Berhampur) Recruitment 2026 is for one temporary Post-Doctoral Research Fellow(PDRF) post. The post is under Prof. Gopi Nath Daptary in the Department of Physical Sciences and is paid from the Institute Fund. The tenure runs until 31 March 2027 from the date of joining, and the fellowship is paid as per Institute norms (GoI). Candidates need a Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (awarded/submitted). Applications go by email to [email protected] and the last date is 5 November 2026.

IISER Berhampur Post-Doctoral Research Fellow(PDRF) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IISER Berhampur

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur was established by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. It is at Laudigam, Berhampur, in Ganjam district, Odisha. The Office of Dean, Faculty Affairs issued this advertisement, and the post serves the research group of Prof. Gopi Nath Daptary, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physical Sciences.

Who Can Apply

The qualification for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow(PDRF) post, as the notice prints it under "Qualification as per guidelines", is:

• Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (awarded/submitted)

Candidates whose Ph.D. is already awarded and candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis can both apply. The candidate should be able to carry out experimental research in Materials Engineering, Thin film growth, Device fabrication and characterization. For the full discipline-specific eligibility for the post, see the official notification.

IISER Berhampur Post-Doctoral Research Fellow(PDRF) Job Description

Under "Job requirement", the notice says the fellow should be able to carry out experimental research in:

• Materials Engineering
• Thin film growth
• Device fabrication and characterization

The engagement is temporary and runs until 31 March 2027 from the date of joining. The fellowship/remuneration is as per Institute norms (GoI).

How to Apply for IISER Berhampur Post-Doctoral Research Fellow(PDRF)

1. Fill in the biodata form in the prescribed format. The notice says a copy of the form is attached.
2. Combine the biodata form and all supporting documents into a single PDF file smaller than 10 MB.
3. Write a brief note on your research expertise and include it in the application.
4. Send the PDF by email to [email protected] with this subject line: Application for the Position of PDRF against advt. no. IISERBPR/ADV/PDRF/PHY/2026/2 dated 26 Oct 2026
5. Send the email by 5 November 2026.

For any information, candidates can email the Principal Investigator, Prof. Gopi Nath Daptary, at [email protected]. The notice also gives the institute's contacts: [email protected] / [email protected] and Telephone: 0680 222 7776/728.

Documents named in the notice

• Biodata form in the prescribed format
• All supporting documents
• A brief mention of the research expertise

Selection and Interview

The institute will shortlist candidates and call them for an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be told the interview date later by Email/Phone. The interview will be held online via Google Meet.

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