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IISER Berhampur is a premier autonomous Institution of National Importance funded by Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India for promoting high quality Science Education and Research. IISER Berhampur invites applications for Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences and Computer Science.

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Minimum Qualifications : Ph.D. degree in respective discipline, with a consistently good academic record throughout. Candidates who have submitted the thesis and awaiting award of degree may also apply. These positions are open for candidates with 0-5 years of experience after obtaining PhD degree.

Experience ; Basic Emoluments
1. RA# : NA ; Rs. 42000/- plus HRA* For candidates who have submitted thesis but PhD degree is awaited
2. PDRF : Upto 1 Year ; Rs. 58000/- plus HRA* --
3. PDRF : More than 1 year ; upto 2 Years Rs. 61000/- plus HRA* --
4. PDRF : More than 2 years ; Rs. 67000/- plus HRA*
* As per the prevailing rates applicable to the city of Berhampur on basic emoluments.
# Candidate has to produce a letter from competent authority stating that the thesis has been submitted and the final viva/defense is pending.

The appointees will be called as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) and the initial award will be for 1 year which can be extended for maximum of 3 years. The extension after each year will be after thorough review of the candidate’s performance. Those who do not have PhD degree will be called as Research Associate (RA).

Age : The upper age limit is preferably less than 35 years as on the date of application.
Accommodation : Suitable residential accommodation as per the Institute rules shall be provided on the campus on joining the Institute (subject to availability). In case of non-availability of residential accommodation, HRA as per GoI rules shall be admissible.
Leave Rules : Each postdoctoral fellow will be entitled for 30 days of Annual Leave in a calendar year. He/she will be entitled for on duty leave for attending conferences/workshop/seminars/academic visits as per institute rules. Leave on medical grounds can be granted for a maximum period of 15 days in a year on production of a valid medical certificate.
Medical Facilities : Only OPD medical consultation will be provided to the postdoctoral fellows as per the Institute norms. However, candidates joining the Institute should have medical insurance of at least One lakh for the period of their stay at the Institute.

Notes
• These fellowships are open for foreign nationals and overseas citizens of India too.
• Please see respective Departmental website for detailed research areas.
• The minimum requirement of qualifications and/or experience may be relaxed in case of exceptionally outstanding candidates in certain areas.
A mere fulfilment of required minimum qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for discussion.
• Reservation will be as per Govt. of India norms.
The foreign residents and overseas citizens of India can attend the interview via Skype.
• Campus facilities for postdoctoral fellows will be the same as those of UG and PG students.
• The interviews for the postdoctoral fellows shall be conducted periodically in a calendar year.
• Applications of selected candidates may also be forwarded to DST-SERB through the Institute for consideration of financial support.