Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) is a premier institute dedicated to research and education in the field of science. It aims to provide high-quality education and foster cutting-edge research in various scientific disciplines.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Research Associate III

🎯Project Details

• Project Title – “Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA)”
• Funded by – Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development, Government of France . Project No. CEFIPRA/CHM/2023 24/56 (IFC/A/6705-1/ 2023/112). 
• Project Description: The project focuses on developing long-lived luminescent probes based on organic molecular materials and polymers for information encryption. A thorough time-resolved spectroscopic analysis (TCSPC, TRES) and time-resolved microscopy (FLIM) will be employed to characterise the developed materials.
• Duration: 1 year (initially for 6 months, which is extendable to another 6 months).

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or have submitted their Ph.D. thesis in a relevant domain. They should have significant research experience and published first-author papers in reputed forums, particularly in the fabrication of conjugated organic molecular systems and polymers. Experience in fluorescence spectroscopy and time-resolved spectroscopy/microscopy is required. A minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 7.0 in M.Sc. or equivalent degree is necessary. Candidates should have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 and/or undergraduate level and be below 40 years of age at the time of application.

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

The salary for the position is ₹67,000 (basic) plus HRA as applicable.

💺 JOB LOCATION

IISER Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address. Applications should be sent in a single PDF file to Prof. Abhijit Patra at abhijit@iiserb.ac.in.

Applications containing a detailed CV (including name, photograph, date of birth, address for communication, phone number, email id, details of educational and scientific accomplishments, research experience in the proposed field with first page of the published papers (only first-author papers) in the direction of the project and name of two referees) should reach the undersigned in a single pdf file only by email with subject line ‘Application to CEFIPRA Post-doctoral Fellowship’ to: abhijit@iiserb.ac.in The last date for receiving applications is October 24, 2026, by 12.00 h.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. Photocopies of certificates/mark sheets and other testimonials related to specific research experience will be reviewed at the time of the interview. The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest possible time. 

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before October 24, 2026, by 12.00 h.

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Prof. Abhijit Patra, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-462066, India

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal invites applications from eligible candidates for the Research Associate III position.

Research Associate III position Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.iiserb.ac.in/assets_external/vacancy/r&d/04a93a75d417a288a49b6255ca10e431.pdf