The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, an institute established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced faculty recruitment for Assistant Professor posts. A total of 21 positions are on offer across departments such as Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences, along with areas like Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Science Education. The roles suit motivated scientists with a strong research agenda and a flair for teaching, especially at the undergraduate level, at this Punjab-based institute in Mohali.
IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Professor Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026IISER M/ F/ (01)/Regular/2026
Total Vacancies
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Last Date
20 Nov
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Last date 20 Nov 2026 · 33 days left
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About IISER Mohali Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali
- Advertisement No.
- IISER M/ F/ (01)/Regular/2026
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor (Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences), Assistant Professor (Department of Biological Sciences) and 7 more
- Job Location
- Mohali, Punjab
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (A candidate applying for the above faculty positions must be a citizen of India or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI))
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- As per Central Educational Institutions norms
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Professor (Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences)
3
UR 2EWS 1
Assistant Professor (Department of Biological Sciences)
3
UR 1OBC 1EWS 1
Assistant Professor (Department of Mathematical Sciences)
3
UR 1OBC 1EWS 1
Assistant Professor (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences)
3
OBC 1SC 1ST 1
Assistant Professor (Department of Chemical Sciences)
3
UR 1OBC 1EWS 1
Assistant Professor (Department of Physical Sciences)
3
UR 1SC 1EWS 1
Assistant Professor (Area of Science Education)
1
UR 1
Assistant Professor (Area of Data Science)
1
UR 1
Assistant Professor (Area of Artificial Intelligence)
1
UR 1
Total21
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences) | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Department of Biological Sciences) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Department of Mathematical Sciences) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences) | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Department of Chemical Sciences) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Department of Physical Sciences) | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Area of Science Education) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Area of Data Science) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Area of Artificial Intelligence) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Grand Total | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Assistant Professor (Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences)3 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. Research areas and desirable qualifications: Rare Earth and critical minerals (M.Sc. in Geology/Geophysics or allied subjects with a Ph.D. in economic geology/critical minerals/ore geology; minimum 2 peer-reviewed research articles as first author in Q1 international journals); Structural Geology (M.Sc. in Geology or allied subjects with a Ph.D. in Structural Geology/Tectonics; minimum 2 first-author Q1 publications); Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment/Solid Waste Management/Life Cycle Assessment (M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences or M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering with a Ph.D. in the relevant area; at least five peer-reviewed Q1 articles with at least three as first author).
- Experience
- At least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.
- Reservation
- UR-2, EWS-1
Assistant Professor (Department of Biological Sciences)3 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. Research areas: Plant Ecology, Synthetic Biology, Translational research in disease biology and Metabolic Engineering. Applicants should have demonstrable in-depth knowledge and expertise in the chosen area, an excellent publication record with noteworthy publications as first and/or corresponding author, and the ability to design and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Experience
- At least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.
- Reservation
- UR-1, OBC-NCL-1, EWS-1
Assistant Professor (Department of Mathematical Sciences)3 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. Research areas: Applied Probability Theory, Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Partial Differential Equations and its Applications. Candidates must hold a PhD degree in any of these areas and have a track record that demonstrates the ability to carry out independent research and teach courses in mathematics and the area of expertise at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Experience
- At least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.
- Reservation
- UR-1, OBC-NCL-1, EWS-1
Assistant Professor (Department of Chemical Sciences)3 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. Research areas: Synthetic Organic Chemistry with emphasis on total synthesis of natural products; Analytical Chemistry with translational/industrial focus; Materials Chemistry with semiconductors and device-oriented research. Candidates should possess an outstanding background in the relevant area as evidenced by high-quality publications in reputed peer-reviewed international journals and/or patents, and the potential to establish an independent, internationally competitive research programme and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Experience
- At least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.
- Reservation
- UR-1, OBC-NCL-1, EWS-1
Assistant Professor (Department of Physical Sciences)3 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. Research areas: Condensed Matter Physics including quantum materials, semiconductor physics, electronic materials, materials growth and characterization, devices, theoretical condensed matter physics and data-driven/ML approaches; Quantum Physics including quantum foundations, quantum information, quantum computing, quantum optics theory and experiments, quantum sensing and experimental quantum computing; Photonics, Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics and Ultrafast Science; Nuclear and Particle Physics; Astrophysics, Astronomy, Cosmology and Gravity; Interdisciplinary Physics. A strong publication record in reputed peer-reviewed journals in one or more of these areas, evidence of research independence, and the ability to contribute effectively to the Department's teaching and research activities.
- Experience
- At least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.
- Reservation
- UR-1, SC-1, EWS-1
Assistant Professor (Area of Science Education)1 post
- Qualification
- Ph.D with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. Demonstrated research excellence in science/mathematics pedagogy (preferably undergraduate pedagogy), discipline-based education research, curriculum and textbook development, assessment and evaluation, science communication, or science and society. Experience in teaching, mentoring or designing learning experiences for undergraduate students in science, preferably in a research-intensive environment, and a good record of research publications in Science Education or closely related areas.
- Experience
- At least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.; experience in teaching, mentoring or designing learning experiences for undergraduate students preferred.
- Reservation
- UR-1
Assistant Professor (Area of Data Science)1 post
- Qualification
- Ph.D with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. Demonstrated research excellence in machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical learning, data mining, optimization, data visualization, scientific computing, high-performance computing, natural language processing, computer vision, network science, computational statistics or other emerging areas of Data Science, with evidence of developing novel computational or data-driven methodologies and a strong record of high-quality publications in reputed journals and/or conferences. Ability to develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Data Science.
- Experience
- At least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.
- Reservation
- UR-1
Assistant Professor (Area of Artificial Intelligence)1 post
- Qualification
- A PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering or other relevant science or engineering disciplines, with a demonstrated research specialization in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning. A strong record of original research evidenced by high-quality peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals and/or conferences in areas of AI including foundations of machine learning, deep and generative models, reinforcement learning and decision-making, natural language and speech processing, computer vision and robotics, trustworthy and responsible AI, and scientific machine learning. Evidence of the ability to establish an independent and coherent research programme and to develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in AI, machine learning, data science and related areas.
- Experience
- At least three years' industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.
- Note
- One post is reserved for persons with benchmark disability and shall be filled from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates through horizontal reservation.
- Reservation
- UR-1
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting by Screening Committee
A duly constituted Screening Committee shortlists candidates using the Institute's own criteria; fulfilling the minimum advertised qualification does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called.
- 2Seminar Presentation
Shortlisted candidates give a seminar presentation at the Institute.
- 3Interview
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed; original testimonials and a No Objection Certificate from the current employer are verified at this stage.
Salary Structure
As per Central Educational Institutions norms
How to Apply
- 1Submit the application online through the IISER Mohali online recruitment portal on or before 20-11-2026 till 05:00 PM.
- 2Fill the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Upload the photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
- 4Review all the details carefully and submit the form.
- 5Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature
•Supporting certificates and documents
•Caste/category certificate
•OBC-NCL certificate issued during the current financial year
•EWS certificate issued during the current financial year
•Disability certificate for PwBD candidates
•No Objection Certificate from current employer for candidates in service
•Original testimonials at the time of interview
Important Details
- Candidates already working in Central or State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or autonomous organisations should send their applications through proper channel and must furnish a No Objection Certificate from their current employer at the time of interview.
- The OBC-NCL and EWS certificates should be issued during the current financial year.
- PwBD candidates who suffer from not less than 40% of relevant disability must hold a disability certificate issued by a Central or State Government Medical Board on or before the last date of submission of application.
- Experience rendered on a part-time or daily-wage basis will not be counted.
- Only online applications will be entertained and applications through email will not be considered.
- Applicants must disclose whether any of their close relations are employees or applicants for employment in IISER.
Interview Travel Reimbursement
By railways: AC II Tier. By airways: Rs. 12,000 for journeys below 1000 km, Rs. 18,000 or actual fare whichever is less for 1001 to 1500 km, and Rs. 24,000 for journeys above 1500 km. Air or rail fare is reimbursed only on production of authentic tickets or boarding passes booked through authorised travel agents as per DoPT OM No. 31011/12/2022-Estt.A-IV dated 29th August, 2022.
Reservation
Direct recruitment is as per the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers cadre) Act, 2019 and Government of India instructions. One post is reserved for persons with benchmark disability and shall be filled from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates through horizontal reservation. The eligible benchmark disabilities are blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, autism spectrum disorder (mild), specific learning disability, mental illness, and multiple disabilities involving these.
Probation and Service Conditions
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period of one year or as applicable. All positions require full 24x7 commitment to the Institute, and appointment orders issued to finally selected candidates shall be provisional.
Research Areas by Department
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Research Areas: Rare Earth and critical minerals; Structural Geology; Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment / Solid Waste Management / Life Cycle Assessment
Biological Sciences
Research Areas: Plant Ecology; Synthetic Biology; Translational research in disease biology; Metabolic Engineering
Mathematical Sciences
Research Areas: Applied Probability Theory; Statistics; Theoretical Computer Science; Partial Differential Equations and its Applications
Humanities and Social Sciences
Research Areas: History/Sociology/Philosophy of Science; Science, Technology & Society Studies; Economics/Development Studies/Policy Studies; Indian Art & Aesthetics / Indian Philosophy
Chemical Sciences
Research Areas: Synthetic Organic Chemistry (total synthesis of natural products); Analytical Chemistry (translational/industrial focus); Materials Chemistry (semiconductors and device-oriented research)
Physical Sciences
Research Areas: Condensed Matter Physics; Quantum Physics; Photonics, Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics and Ultrafast Science; Nuclear and Particle Physics; Astrophysics, Astronomy, Cosmology and Gravity; Interdisciplinary Physics
Science Education
Research Areas: Science/mathematics pedagogy; discipline-based education research; curriculum and textbook development; assessment and evaluation; science communication; science and society
Data Science
Research Areas: Machine learning; artificial intelligence; statistical learning; data mining; optimization; data visualization; scientific computing; high-performance computing; natural language processing; computer vision; network science; computational statistics
Artificial Intelligence
Research Areas: Foundations of machine learning; deep and generative models; reinforcement learning and decision-making; natural language and speech processing; computer vision and robotics; trustworthy, explainable and responsible AI; scientific machine learning
| Department / Area | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| Earth & Environmental Sciences | Rare Earth and critical minerals; Structural Geology; Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment / Solid Waste Management / Life Cycle Assessment |
| Biological Sciences | Plant Ecology; Synthetic Biology; Translational research in disease biology; Metabolic Engineering |
| Mathematical Sciences | Applied Probability Theory; Statistics; Theoretical Computer Science; Partial Differential Equations and its Applications |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | History/Sociology/Philosophy of Science; Science, Technology & Society Studies; Economics/Development Studies/Policy Studies; Indian Art & Aesthetics / Indian Philosophy |
| Chemical Sciences | Synthetic Organic Chemistry (total synthesis of natural products); Analytical Chemistry (translational/industrial focus); Materials Chemistry (semiconductors and device-oriented research) |
| Physical Sciences | Condensed Matter Physics; Quantum Physics; Photonics, Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics and Ultrafast Science; Nuclear and Particle Physics; Astrophysics, Astronomy, Cosmology and Gravity; Interdisciplinary Physics |
| Science Education | Science/mathematics pedagogy; discipline-based education research; curriculum and textbook development; assessment and evaluation; science communication; science and society |
| Data Science | Machine learning; artificial intelligence; statistical learning; data mining; optimization; data visualization; scientific computing; high-performance computing; natural language processing; computer vision; network science; computational statistics |
| Artificial Intelligence | Foundations of machine learning; deep and generative models; reinforcement learning and decision-making; natural language and speech processing; computer vision and robotics; trustworthy, explainable and responsible AI; scientific machine learning |
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 0172-2240086, 0172-2240266
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Overseas Citizens of India apply for these Assistant Professor posts?
Yes. A candidate applying for these faculty positions must be a citizen of India or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
Can candidates already working in a government organisation or PSU apply?
Yes, but they should send their applications through proper channel and must furnish a No Objection Certificate from their current employer at the time of interview.
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