The latest advertisement (No. IP/10358/Adv10278 dated 16 July 2026) has been released by Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar for 02 positions of Post-Doctoral Fellow in the project titled “Building and Testing Normative Models of Natural Behavior” under Prof. Sabyasachi Shivkumar, Department of Cognitive & Brain Sciences. The positions offer a consolidated remuneration of ₹72,000/- to ₹84,000/- per month. Last date for application submission is 10 August 2026. Find all details about IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 including eligibility, application process, and official advertisement here.
IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for engagement of Post-Doctoral Fellow (02 positions) in the Department of Cognitive & Brain Sciences. The selected candidates will contribute to research on normative models of natural behavior combining computational modeling and behavioral experiments. The appointment is temporary and initially for one year, extendable based on performance.
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IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview
IIT Gandhinagar is recruiting 02 Post-Doctoral Fellows for a project investigating natural behavior through Resource-rational Context-dependent POMDP framework. Ph.D. holders with expertise in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or related fields can apply.
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | IP/10358/Adv10278 dated 16.07.2026 |
| Project Title | Building and Testing Normative Models of Natural Behavior |
| Post Name | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Remuneration | ₹72,000/- to ₹84,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Duration of Engagement | 1 year (extendable based on performance) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.iitgn.ac.in |
IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 16 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 10 August 2026 |
IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Number of Positions | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Fellow | 02 | ₹72,000/- to ₹84,000/- per month |
IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification | Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Robotics, AI, Mathematics, or related discipline. Candidates who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply. Minimum 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from graduation to Ph.D. |
| Desirable Qualifications | Expertise in human psychophysics, computational neuroscience, reinforcement learning, VR-based experiments, strong programming skills in MATLAB/Python, good publication record |
| Job Description | Developing experiments (psychophysics, VR, eye tracking), computational modeling (Bayesian, RL, POMDPs), data analysis, and research publications |
IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
Selection will be based on scrutiny of online applications followed by Interview of shortlisted candidates. Final selection depends on academic record, research experience, and interview performance.
How to Apply for IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates can apply online through the link: http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ Last date: 10 August 2026
For queries, contact: Prof. Sabyasachi Shivkumar ([email protected])
Important Instructions for IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- The position is temporary and extendable based on satisfactory performance.
- Candidates who have submitted Ph.D. thesis are also eligible.
- IIT Gandhinagar reserves the right not to fill the positions.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview (if conducted).
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