Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IISER Bhopal
IISER Bhopal JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply for 2 Junior Research Fellow posts in Chemistry with ₹37,000 salary plus 20% HRA. Check qualifications, disciplines, project details and last date.
Posted Date: 28-09-2026
Organization: IISER Bhopal
About the Project
The research project is titled:
“Development of Data-Driven Machine-learned Interatomic Potentials for Quantum Molecular Simulations of Condensed-Phases and Reaction Dynamics.”
The project focuses on developing data-driven, machine-learned interatomic potentials for quantum molecular simulations involving condensed phases and reaction dynamics.
Selected candidates will work under the supervision of Dr. Apurba Nandi, Department of Chemistry, IISER Bhopal.
Vacancy Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 02 Posts
The initial appointment is for one year, with potential continuation toward a Ph.D., subject to satisfactory performance and fulfilment of Institute criteria.
Essential Qualification
Candidates should satisfy either of the following eligibility routes:
Route 1
- Master’s degree with at least 60% marks or 7.0 CPI/CGPA
- Along with at least one national-level qualification such as:
- UGC-JRF
- CSIR-JRF
- NET-LS
- JEST
- Valid GATE score
Route 2
Candidates who have completed:
- BS-MS from national-level institutes such as IIT/IISER/IISc
- With at least 8 CPI
Eligible Disciplines
Candidates from the following disciplines may apply:
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Physics
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- Related fields
Fellowship
The selected JRFs will receive:
₹37,000 per month + 20% HRA
Duration of Appointment
The initial appointment will be for:
1 year
The provided recruitment information states that there is potential for continuation toward a Ph.D., subject to satisfactory performance and fulfilment of the Institute’s criteria.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply according to the procedure specified in the complete IISER Bhopal recruitment advertisement.
The supplied recruitment information does not show the application email/link or the complete list of required documents. Candidates should therefore refer to the official notification for the exact submission procedure.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Posted On | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 November 2026 |
Address
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
(IISER Bhopal)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
