IISER Bhopal, a premier research and teaching institute in Madhya Pradesh, has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow or Project Associate-I under an ANRF-funded project in theoretical and computational biological physics. The position sits in the Department of Chemistry and involves physics-based modelling and simulation of biomolecular systems, with a possible route to an institute-funded PhD.
IISER Bhopal JRF and Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026CRG/2023/000970
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About IISER Bhopal JRF and Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
- Advertisement No.
- CRG/2023/000970
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Associate-I
- Job Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid score/rank in NET/GATE/JEST or an equivalent national eligibility test for the JRF post; students of IISERs, IITs, NITs and IISc with a CPI above 8.0/10.0 are exempt
- Tenure
- 6 months, or until completion of the project, subject to satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Associate-I
Total0
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | |
| Project Associate-I | |
| Grand Total | 0 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Qualification
- M.Sc. / MS / BS-MS / BS / BTech or equivalent in Physics, Engineering Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Biophysics, or Physical Chemistry from a recognised university/institute, with a minimum of 60% aggregate or a CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale; valid score/rank in NET/GATE/JEST or an equivalent national eligibility test, with exemption for students of IISERs, IITs, NITs and IISc holding a CPI above 8.0/10.0
- Desirable
- Proficiency in computer programming (Python or any other programming/scripting language)
Project Associate-I
- Qualification
- M.Sc. / MS / BS-MS / BS / BTech or equivalent in Physics, Engineering Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Biophysics, or Physical Chemistry from a recognised university/institute, with a minimum of 60% aggregate or a CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale, without NET/GATE/JEST qualification
- Desirable
- Proficiency in computer programming (Python or any other programming/scripting language)
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are shortlisted from the documents submitted by email.
- 2Online Interview
Held through Zoom or Google Meet for shortlisted candidates only; no interim correspondence is entertained.
Salary Structure
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Pay: INR 37,000 + HRA per month
Project Associate-I
Pay: INR 30,000 + HRA per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | INR 37,000 + HRA per month |
| Project Associate-I | INR 30,000 + HRA per month |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a cover letter, a detailed CV, names and email addresses of two referees, copies of all academic credentials including mark sheets from 10+2 onwards, and proof of NET/GATE/JEST or equivalent qualification where applicable
- 2Combine all the documents into a single PDF file
- 3Email the single PDF to [email protected] on or before 14 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Cover letter
•Detailed CV
•Names and email addresses of two referees
•Copies of all academic credentials including mark sheets from 10+2 onwards
•Proof of NET/GATE/JEST or equivalent qualification where applicable
Important Details
- The project position may be converted into an institute-funded PhD in the near future.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for the online interview, and no interim correspondence will be entertained.
Project Description
The project lies at the interface of physics, biology and computation. Using physics-based models and simulations, it explores the fundamental physical principles governing complex biomolecular systems, with particular emphasis on phenomena spanning multiple time and length scales. The work employs advanced computational methods rooted in equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical physics, along with modern machine learning techniques.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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