The Institute welcomes applications for Post-doctoral fellowships in all areas of mathematics, particularly in those of interest to the Mathematics faculty. The areas of interest broadly speaking are: Number theory, algebraic geometry, partial differential equations, operator algebras, subfactors, non-commutative geometry, representation theory and topology. More details can be found in individual faculty homepages.
Qualifications
A PhD in Mathematics. At the time of appointment the applicant should have submitted his/her doctoral thesis. (It is not essential that the thesis should have been defended, so long as it has been submitted.)
How to Apply
Please submit your application online by clicking this link.
Only online applications will be considered. If you encounter difficulties with the online submission process, please contact mathpdfcom AT imsc.res.in.
The application should contain
- CV (including your contact details and Citizenship)
- Research statement
- List of publications.
- Please arrange for at least two, preferably three, reference letters from persons familiar with your research work.
- Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement by email.
Next Deadline
- January 26, 2026
Selection Procedure
The post-doctoral committee meets after the above deadlines to evaluate applications. Applications may be submitted anytime during the year, but will be taken up for consideration at the next possible meeting. Please ensure your application is complete (i.e., your CV, list of publications and all reference letters have been received by us) before the appropriate deadline.
The selection decisions will be communicated to all successful applicants within a month of the above deadlines.
You may feel free to send an email to mathpdfcom AT imsc.res.in if you do not hear from us after these dates. In the unlikely event that there is still no response, you may contact any member of the math faculty, preferably someone whose interests closely match yours.
Contact Details
The Director
The Institute of Mathematical Sciences
C.I.T. Campus, Taramani
Chennai 600 113, India
- Phone: +91-44-2254-3200
- Fax: +91-44-2254-1586
- E-mail: director AT imsc DOT res DOT in