Position Summary
Position:
Institute:
IIT Bombay
Country:
India
Posted Date:
NA
Submission Start:
NA
Submission Deadline:
Rolling-based
Offer Period:
3 Years
Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF)- IIT Bombay
Overview:
- Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowships are available in various academic Departments, Centres, Schools, and Inter-disciplinary programmes. The tenure of Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) would be generally for one year and extendable for two more years, subject to a satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility:
- Candidates who wish to be considered for such an appointment may be fresh Ph.D. or Ph.D. 's with less than two years of experience or research scholars who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting examination.
- Candidates should be preferably below 32 years of age. (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD as per Government of India norms).
- Academic units will evaluate these applications through a process similar to that of faculty selections.
- The Search Committees meet regularly to consider the applications and arrange for invited seminars and/or interviews as the need arises.
- Please write to the respective Heads of Academic Units for specific information.
- IIT Bombay's own Ph.D. students are not eligible for this position.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- The tenure of Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) would be generally for one year and extendable for two more years, subject to a satisfactory academic performance.
Benefits:
- Consolidated salary of Rs. 80,000/- per month with HRA as per the Government of India norms (currently 30% of the consolidated salary).
- Non-lapsable contingency grant of Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
Not Available
How to apply:
- Click here for Application form for the position of Institute Post Doctoral Fellow.
- Application should be sent to the concerned Heads of the Department / School / Center.
- There is no last date for the applications.
About the Host Institution:
Established in 1958 with support from UNESCO and the Soviet Union, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) is a premier public research university located in Powai, Mumbai. Recognized as an Institute of National Importance and an Institution of Eminence, it is consistently ranked among India's top technical institutions, holding the 3rd position overall in the 2024 NIRF rankings and 118th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. Its sprawling 545-acre campus, nestled between Powai and Vihar lakes, provides a unique ecosystem where academic rigor meets rich biodiversity, occasionally featuring sightings of leopards and crocodiles from the adjacent Sanjay Gandhi National Park. IIT Bombay is renowned for its competitive Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programs, though it also excels in design, management, and humanities across its 17 departments and 35+ academic centres. The institute fosters a vibrant culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, hosting Asia's largest festivals like Mood Indigo (cultural) and Techfest (technical). With a distinguished alumni network including global CEOs and researchers, it remains the first choice for toppers of India's toughest entrance exams like the JEE. This combination of world-class infrastructure, high-impact research, and exceptional placement records cements its reputation as a global leader in engineering and technology
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What is a research fellowship?
A research fellowship is a funded position that supports researchers, scholars, or students to carry out independent or supervised research at a university, institute, or research organization for a fixed duration.
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Disclaimer:
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