IISER Mohali Faculty Recruitment 2026 – 21 Assistant Professor Vacancies
IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 21 Assistant Professor vacancies in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Humanities, Data Science, Mathematics and other research areas. Last date: 20 November 2026.
Date Posted: 5th November 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, Punjab
About the Institute
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali is an Institute of National Importance established to promote high-quality science education and research. The institute encourages innovative teaching, interdisciplinary research and collaboration across scientific and academic disciplines.
IISER Mohali invites applications from qualified and motivated researchers for regular Assistant Professor positions across multiple scientific, interdisciplinary, humanities and social science research areas.
Official Website: https://www.iisermohali.ac.in/
Job Details
- Job Title: Assistant Professor
- Total Vacancies: 21
- Advertisement Number: IISER M/F/(01)/Regular/2026
- Recruitment Type: Regular Faculty Recruitment
- Job Category: Teaching and Research
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Mohali, Punjab
- Advertisement Date: 30th September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20th November 2026
- Closing Time: 5:00 PM
Available Vacancies
| Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 21 |
| Total | 21 |
The recruitment covers several scientific and interdisciplinary research areas. The detailed department-wise and category-wise distribution of vacancies has not been specified in the supplied recruitment information.
Priority Research Areas
IISER Mohali is seeking candidates with expertise in the following research areas.
1. Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Rare Earth and Critical Minerals
- Structural Geology
- Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
- Solid Waste Management
- Life Cycle Assessment
2. Biological Sciences
- Plant Ecology
- Synthetic Biology
- Translational Research in Disease Biology
- Metabolic Engineering
3. Chemical Sciences
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry, including Natural Product Total Synthesis
- Analytical Chemistry with Translational and Industrial Applications
- Materials Chemistry, including Semiconductors and Devices
4. Mathematics and Computer Science
- Applied Probability and Statistics
- Theoretical Computer Science
- Partial Differential Equations and Applications
5. Humanities and Social Sciences
- History, Sociology and Philosophy of Science
- Science, Technology and Society
- Economics, Development and Policy Studies
- Indian Art, Aesthetics and Philosophy
6. Physical Sciences
- Condensed Matter and Quantum Physics
- Photonics
- Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
- Ultrafast Science
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Astrophysics, Astronomy, Cosmology and Gravity
- Interdisciplinary Physics
7. Science Education
- Science Education Research
- Innovative Approaches to Science Teaching and Learning
8. Emerging Technologies
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
Essential Qualifications and Eligibility
The detailed educational qualifications, experience requirements, age limits and publication criteria are not specified in the supplied recruitment information.
Candidates are advised to refer to the official detailed recruitment advertisement for the prescribed eligibility conditions for Assistant Professor appointments.
Applicants should carefully verify the required academic qualifications, research experience and other conditions before submitting their applications.
Salary Details
The specific pay level, salary structure and applicable allowances have not been provided in the supplied recruitment details.
Selected candidates will receive salary and benefits according to the applicable IISER Mohali recruitment rules and institutional service conditions.
Candidates should consult the official advertisement for complete remuneration details.
Research Support and Career Development
- Seed grant support for new faculty members.
- Opportunities to establish independent research programmes.
- Translational research and entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Scope for national and international research collaborations.
Campus and Location
- Green campus at Knowledge City, Mohali.
- Convenient connectivity to Chandigarh and the airport.
- Access to educational institutions and research organisations in the Tricity region.
- Schooling options for children in the surrounding region.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official IISER Mohali recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official IISER Mohali online recruitment portal.
- Find the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Read the detailed recruitment notification and eligibility requirements carefully.
- Complete the online application form with the required personal, academic and research information.
- Upload the necessary documents as prescribed in the notification.
- Review the application details before final submission.
- Submit the application before the closing date and time.
Online Application Portal:
https://erp.iisermohali.ac.in/OnlineRecruitmentApplicationIISERM.action
Last Date: 20th November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Application Mode: Online Only.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 30th September 2026 |
| Recruitment Post Date | 5th November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 20th November 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
Contact Details
For recruitment-related queries, candidates may contact the institute using the following details.
Email Addresses:
Contact Numbers:
- 0172-2240086
- 0172-2240266
Official Address
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali,
Sector 81, Knowledge City,
PO Manauli, SAS Nagar,
Mohali – 140306, Punjab, India.