Junior Research Fellow — Particle Physics for New Physics Frontiers

School of Physics IISER TVM; Campton Township (IL); On-site; USD 386 - 438; Full time

Job summary

IISER Thiruvananthapuram invites applications for a contract-based Junior Research Fellow position in Particle Physics under the project “Towards optimality – an effective window to new physics”, funded by ANRF. The fellowship amounts are INR 37,000 + HRA for years 1–2 and INR 42,000 + HRA for year 3.

The minimum qualification is a postgraduate degree in physics with first class (60%) or 6.5 CGPA. Last date to apply is 30 June 2026; age limit below 28 years.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in physics with first class (60%) or 6.5 CGPA.
• Desirable: cleared any national eligibility tests such as CSIR‑UGC NET (including LS) or GATE in physical sciences.
• Desirable: selection through national-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies (e.g., DST, DAE, MHRD, HBNI, IISc, IIT, IISER, NICER).

Education

Postgraduate degree in physics

Job description

IISER Thiruvananthapuram invites applications for a contract-based Junior Research Fellow position in Particle Physics under the project “Towards optimality – an effective window to new physics”, funded by ANRF. The fellowship amounts are INR 37,000 + HRA for years 1–2 and INR 42,000 + HRA for year 3.

The minimum qualification is a postgraduate degree in physics with first class (60%) or 6.5 CGPA. Last date to apply is 30 June 2026; age limit below 28 years.