Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) Recruitment 2025

Designation

• Post Name: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
• Number of Posts: Two (2)
• Project: GAIL (India) Ltd – Project code: 30525221
• Principal Investigator: Dr. Ekambaram Balaraman

Location Details

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Contractual / Temporary
• Tenure: Six months (extendable by another six months based on performance review)
• Nature of Appointment: Purely temporary and project-based

Fellowship / Salary

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from a recognized University or Institute.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Asymmetric Synthesis/Catalysis and Computational/Theoretical Chemistry.
• Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting the award may also apply.
• Applicants must provide evidence of high-quality research during or after their Ph.D. program.
• The qualification must have been obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions.

Age Limit

The candidate should not be more than 35 years as of the closing date of the advertisement (28th October 2025). Age relaxation will be applicable as per IISER Tirupati norms.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Application Submission: 5:00 P.M. on 28th October 2025

Application Process

1. Candidates must send their application only by email in the prescribed format (converted to PDF).
2. Send the completed application to eb.raman@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in and chemistry-office@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in.
3. The subject line of the email must mention the Post Name and Post Code.
4. Resumes or CVs alone will not be considered as complete applications.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email only. Hence, active mobile number and email ID must be included in the application.
6. At later stages, photocopies of relevant certificates, photographs, and testimonials will be collected from shortlisted candidates.
7. Selected candidates must join duty immediately upon receiving the offer letter.

Reservation Details

Reservation will be applicable as per the Institute norms of IISER Tirupati. The notification does not specify category-wise reservation details.

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned in the advertisement.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on academic qualifications and research experience.
• Interview (primarily conducted in virtual mode).
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call. The number of candidates called will be decided by the Screening Committee or Project Leader.
• The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically on completion of the project.
• The appointed person will have no claim for regular appointment or absorption in IISER Tirupati.

General Instructions

• Candidates should ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria before applying.
• In case of any discrepancy or false information, the candidature or appointment will be cancelled.
• The number of positions may vary depending on project requirements.
• Canvassing in any form or influence will lead to disqualification.
• No interim correspondence or inquiry will be entertained.
• Candidates selected under the IISER PDRF program may apply for national postdoctoral fellowships such as DST-SERB N-PDF, DBT-RA, CSIR-RA, or ICMR through the Institute.
• For details regarding the SERB National Postdoctoral Fellowship, visit https://anrfonline.in/ANRF/npdf.

Contact Information

Official Links

• Official Website: https://www.iisertirupati.ac.in
• Official Notification Link: https://www.iisertirupati.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Advt_632025.pdf