Advertisement for National Postdoctoral Fellowship Position Under SAKSHAM ANRF PAIR
Advertisement Overview
Applications are invited from motivated and eligible candidates for the National Postdoctoral Fellowship (NPDF) position in the research project: “SAKSHAM – Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials”, sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under IITI- ANRF PAIR Theme-2 Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology. The project will be implemented at the Hub institution i.e. Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, along with the spoke institutions i.e. Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain. The work place will vary from time to time as per the perquisites.
Vacancy and Job Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancy | 01 – National Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Duration | Initial appointment will be for one year |
| Fellowship | Rs. 80,000/- + 10% HRA (as per norms) p.m. |
| Age Limit | As per ANRF norms |
| Date of Interview | 29 August 2026 |
| Time | 11 AM Onwards |
| Mode of Interview | The interview will be conducted in hybrid mode at IIT Indore. Details of the interview with Google Meet link will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates. |
| Last date of Apply | Applications must be submitted within 7 days from the date of advertisement |
Eligibility & Desirable Qualifications
- Eligibility: PhD in Chemistry/ Biomass Conversion/ Animal Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology / Molecular Biology. The applicant should be an Indian citizen. The candidate must have 2 research publications and at least one research publication published or accepted within the last two years as First Author or Corresponding Author in a reputed, peer-reviewed journal. Candidates with a granted patent will be given preference.
- Desirable Qualification: The candidate should have a basic knowledge of all aspects of synthetic Organic chemistry and hand on experience in performing synthetic research projects. Prior research experience aligned with the thematic areas.
Application Instructions & Guidelines
The CV should include details of academic grades starting from the 10th standard onwards with details of the year of passing, institute/university/college, etc., hands-on experience, and nature of work if applicable. If a candidate has a valid GATE/NET score, details such as year of passing, discipline, marks, and all-India rank should be mentioned in the CV. Incomplete applications will be rejected.