The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal has invited applications for the Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow post in the Department of Biological Sciences. Eligible candidates may submit their applications by email to [email protected] on or before 20 October 2026.
Official source: Office of the Dean, Faculty Affairs, Advt. No.: IISERB/DoFA/2026/29, dated October 7, 2026.
IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal |
| Advertisement No. | IISERB/DoFA/2026/29 |
| Post Name(s) | Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | Rs. 67,000/- per month + HRA (or Rs. 35,000/- per month + HRA for thesis-submitted candidates awaiting PhD) |
| Application Mode | |
| Job Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://www.iiserb.ac.in |
IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 7 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 20 October 2026 |
IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
There is a total of 01 vacancy available for the Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow position.
| Post Name | Research Area | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) | Epigenetics, RNA Processing and Cancer Biology (Prof. Sanjeev Shukla) | 01 |
IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Eligibility Criteria
IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Qualification Required
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow | PhD in life sciences or a related area; at least one first-author research publication; hands-on experience in molecular and cell biology. (Ph.D. scholars after submission of thesis are also eligible, subject to submitting provisional/degree certificate within 6 months of appointment). |
Age Limit
Preference will be given to candidates below 35 years of age as on the last date of submission of application.
IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Salary
| Post | Pay Level / Pay |
|---|---|
| Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow | Rs. 67,000/- per month + House Rent Allowance (As per Institute rules). Candidates who have submitted their thesis and await award of the PhD degree/provisional degree will receive a reduced fellowship of Rs. 35,000/- per month plus HRA until submission of the PhD degree. |
IPDFs are entitled to leaves and OPD medical facility as applicable to PG students of the Institute. Mandatory medical insurance policy of a minimum of Rs. 1 lakh in the candidate's name is required throughout the fellowship period.
IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
How to Apply for IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow
- Prepare the completed application in PDF format along with the latest CV, list of publications, and future research plan.
- Ensure the subject line of the email is exactly "Application for the Post of Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (Bio)".
- Send the application by email to [email protected].
- Submit the application on or before 20 October 2026.
- Attach a scanned copy of the Ph.D. Degree certificate or Ph.D. Thesis submission receipt if the degree is yet to be awarded.
IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Important Instructions
- No interim enquiries, correspondence, or communication of any sort will be entertained.
- Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not entitle any candidate to be called for interview.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
- Candidates who have submitted their thesis must submit the provisional or degree certificate within 6 months from the date of appointment.
- Besides research work, the selected IPDF is expected to assist in teaching course(s) as required by the Department.
- No accommodation will be provided to the IPDFs by the Institute.
- It is mandatory for IPDFs to have a medical insurance policy of a minimum of Rs. 1 lakh valid throughout the fellowship period; no medical reimbursement is admissible.
IISER Bhopal Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | View the official advertisement details |
| Application Form / Email | Send application to [email protected] |
| Official Website | Visit the IISER Bhopal official portal |
